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Fitchburg police shoot, injure man while responding to disturbance

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 5:44pm
Fitchburg police responded to a report of a disturbance around 8 a.m. Monday.

DA report describes fatal shooting of Mount Horeb student outside school last spring

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 2:30pm
No charges will be filed against three officers involved in the death of Damian Haglund, who was carrying what turned out to be an air rifle.

Madison police cite pedestrian for 'sudden movement' after crash on University Avenue

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 1:10pm
Witnesses told police the pedestrian appeared intoxicated and ran into the road before being struck by the vehicle, she said. The driver of the vehicle was not intoxicated, Fryer said, and was released from the scene.

'A long time coming': Ho-Chunk flag to permanently fly outside City-County Building

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 1:00pm
The flag-raising comes after Dane County made Indigenous People's Day an official county holiday earlier this year.

Body found on Madison's East Side

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 12:57pm
Officers found the body inside a tent in a swampy area near the 4700 block of Lien Road at around 5:10 p.m. Sunday.

Pie anyone? Crumbl Cookies adding pie, pudding and more to its menu

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 12:30pm
Crumbl Cookies announced that it is expanding its menu to offer a rotating selection of such desserts as poke cakes, pies, puddings and cheesecakes.

Still undecided? Here's who's on the ballot Tuesday

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 11:59am
The Wisconsin State Journal asked candidates in Tuesday's primary to tell us a bit about themselves and their priorities if elected.

Madison Duck Donuts offering free food to celebrate its grand opening

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 11:30am
The Madison shop will be Wisconsin's first Duck Donuts, which is known for warm, made-to-order donuts.

Cat Project veterinarian Tiffany Murphy fixes felines

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 11:10am
A new-ish vet in town has already made enemies of plenty of local cats at the Madison Cat Project, where she subjects the creatures to spaying, neutering and other necessary health measures that cats don't enjoy.

Ask the Weather Guys: What is Tornado Alley?

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 10:30am
The continental U.S. has the ingredients that create tornadoes in abundance, and the area at greatest risk seems to be shifting eastward.

SOS: Non-'chatty' 85-year-old has access to working flip phone again

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 8:00am
"I am old," she told SOS, "with over $150 in my T-mobile account, but no phone to activate the minutes I have accumulated."

Madison police arrest man after he tries to break into residence, steals car

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 7:45am
At 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Madison Police Department officers arrived at the scene on North Blount Street after receiving report about a disturbance.

Car crashes into side of home on Madison's Sherman Avenue, local fire department says

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 7:30am
The incident occurred on the 1600 block of Sherman Avenue. Erin Dahl, of the Madison Fire Department, said fire truck units were sent out at around 11:40 a.m. Sunday.

Tim Walz vs. JD Vance in Wisconsin: Who won? | Center Stage with Milfred and Hands

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 6:40am
Milfred and Hands assess the Middle America cred of the two VP picks

Making friends as an adult can be hard. Here's how some Madisonians do it

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 6:00am
What are some of the creative ways you've made friends in Madison? What resources have you found?

What to expect in Wisconsin's state primaries Tuesday

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 5:55am
There are two constitutional amendments on the ballot that seek to limit the governor's power to spend federal money that comes without restrictions.

Breaking down the Wisconsin quarterback competition after 2 weeks of training camp

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 5:43am
Badgers coach Luke Fickell isn't tipping his hand about which QB will win the job, but practice reps on Sunday point to a leader.

How the 'Big Ten is leading' USA Volleyball to a world standard

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 5:13am
A Wisconsin volleyball archrival has helped the national team set the standard. Two Badgers were part of it for the first time with more in the pipeline.

3 things that stood out from Luke Fickell after Wisconsin football's final Platteville practice

Sun, 08/11/2024 - 11:01pm
See what the Wisconsin football coach said after Sunday evening's practice at Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium.

4 observations from Wisconsin football's scrimmage to end practices in Platteville

Sun, 08/11/2024 - 10:37pm
The Badgers' scrimmage Sunday night at UW-Platteville saw a key offensive weapon have his best day, another position change, and more.

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