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Man threatens group with machete on Madison's East Side
Witnesses reported that a 54-year-old man in a vehicle appeared intoxicated, according police spokesperson Stephanie Fryer.
Lawyer who embezzled $1.6 million from client barred from law practice
"The size of her misappropriations dwarfs those that have earned revocation in the past," the state Supreme Court wrote in an order issued Friday.
As loon numbers drop significantly, one town celebrates the birds and their sound
A nearly three-decade study of loons in northern Wisconsin has shown that, since 1993, adult loon populations have declined by 22%.
Italian forward joining Wisconsin men's basketball to replace announced Serbian signee
The Badgers made a late roster swap with one international player replacing another. Here's why and what to know about the new signee.
19 great ideas for your weekend in and around Madison
From comedy to theater and music, have some August fun.
Multiple shots fired at Harmony Apartments Thursday night
Detectives responded to the scene, conducted interviews and did an intensive investigation.
UW-Milwaukee Faculty Senate rebuffs plan to lay off branch campus professors
Faculty in attendance raised concerns over setting a precedent for laying off tenured faculty in the future and a presumed lack of other alternatives being considered.
Layla Merrifield named president of Wisconsin Technical College System
Layla Merrifield will take over as president of the Wisconsin Technical College System on Sept. 9, the system's board announced in a statement Thursday.
Born from Madison's racial unrest, Dane Dances celebrates 25 years
“Watching the diversity of dancers on the Monona Terrace rooftop at sunset and with the Capitol behind us is one of the biggest joys ...” VO5 guitarist John Feith said.
Eric Frydenlund: How to see clearly in a confusing world
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN — Lexi and Alexis. Their names are alike. They even look alike.
UW system, once again, will push Legislature to fund tuition waivers for low-income students
"We have to build that trust before we're going to see a lot of building of support, I think," Rep. Amanda Nedweski, R-Pleasant Prairie, said.
Here's what it takes to feed Wisconsin football a single meal at UW-Platteville
Here's how the UW-Plateville dining services staff have made meal times one of the more enjoyable time for Badgers football staff during preseason camp.
Madison-based CARES, the crisis response program, expands to Sun Prairie
Backers of the CARES model believe that by not sending police to such calls, it lessens the chance that situations escalate and end in injury or even death.
How U20 Great Britain experience made Wisconsin men's basketball assistant 'a better coach'
One of the newest members of Wisconsin coach Greg Gard's staff hasn't been with the team for the full summer, and for good reason.
Hardworking Melissa Ratcliff is best choice for Senate -- Nicki Vander Meulen
Rep. Melissa Ratcliff, D-Madison, has my strong support to be the next state senator from District 16.
Pearson is best for 78th Assembly District -- Susan Fox
Voters in the reshaped 78th Assembly District have the opportunity to elect “a new voice for a new district” by voting for Maia Pearson on Aug. 13 and again in November. Her Madison School Board experience has given her a…
AFSCME didn't endorse a diverse slate of candidates -- Edward Wreh
Throughout history, African Americans have driven change in every major movement in this country. Despite our many sacrifices, we remain an afterthought in the Democratic Party until our vote is needed.
Rebecca Cooke will represent western Wisconsin well -- Thomas Krajewski
Western Wisconsin citizens are looking for better representation in Congress. Our current member has embarrassed us too many times.
Samba Baldeh represents story of the American dream -- Alhaji U. N’jai
Samba Baldeh is a great Wisconsin and American dream story. Driven by community service, hope and aspiration for a better society, Baldeh served on the Madison City Council, starting in 2015. Then he represented the 48th Assembly District, starting in…
How to watch 2 former Wisconsin volleyball stars in Olympic gold medal match
The first two Badgers volleyball players to become Olympians will earn a medal. Here's how fans can tune in.