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Wisconsin reports first pediatric death from flu this season

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 2:39pm
With flu, COVID-19 and RSV on the rise, health officials say it's not too late to get vaccinated.

Medical examiner identifies man who died in police custody

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 1:59pm
The Dane County medical examiner released the name of a man who died after being taken into custody on December 31.

Man found sleeping in running construction vehicle Downtown faces 2nd OWI

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 1:05pm
The man also was cited for trespassing after the incident early Sunday morning.

Person, cat reportedly escape RV fire on East Side

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 12:20pm
Multiple 911 callers reported the RV on fire at the intersection of Dempsey Road and Pinney Street about 9:15 a.m. Wednesday.

Authorities identify Oak Creek man killed in Rock County crash

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 11:55am
The crash happened about 8:05 a.m. at the intersection of Highway Q and Highway 213 in the town of Beloit.

Fewer guns stopped at Wisconsin airport security checkpoints in 2024

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 11:10am
Six guns were stopped at Madison’s airport in 2024, up from four in 2023 and five in 2022, but down from seven in 2021, TSA said.

Penzeys sending ‘Resist!’ spice blend to thousands in Washington ahead of Trump inauguration

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 9:25am
The company describes Resist! as “nicely spicy with a hint of smokiness.” It is a mix of black pepper, salt, paprika, cayenne red pepper, white pepper, and chipotle pepper.

Wisconsin Supreme Court to take up 'legislative veto' on conversion therapy

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 8:30am
Gov. Evers claims legislative Republicans have violated the state Constitution by allowing GOP-controlled legislative committees to "impede, usurp, or obstruct basic executive branch functions."

South Side duplex damaged by possible explosion, fire

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 8:25am
The report of what sounded like an explosion at a duplex in the 3000 block of Todd Drive came in shortly after 6:30 p.m.

Restaurant review: The new Kettle Black Kitchen on Monroe Street is compelling

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 6:40am
Not everything here works, but the cheddar biscuits and Faroe Island salmon are not to be missed.

Gender voting gap was unremarkable compared with recent history

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 6:30am
NEW YORK — Donald Trump ran a campaign centered on hypermasculinity, actively courting young men in particular with interviews on popular male-centric podcasts.

Proposed Verona event center held up over lack of parking

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 5:55am
Forward Development Group contends the development wouldn't be viable if it was limited to just an event center and reduce creating more parking than necessary.

An ice castle rises in Wisconsin's North Woods

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 5:50am
More than 2,000 blocks of ice were cut from Silver Lake by the Eagle River Fire Department so it could build a 33-foot tall ice castle.

Polzin: Why Sarah Franklin couldn't pass up this 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 5:37am
The former Wisconsin standout had options after her college career ended. She chose to begin her pro career with LOVB Madison.

Free throw game vs. Ohio State allows Wisconsin men's basketball to flex elite skill

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 5:03am
The Badgers lead the nation in free throw percentage, and a game that came down to the wire allowed them to exemplify their strength in that part of the game.

College athletics is no longer for amateur student athletes | Robert L. Bellman

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 5:00am
Whatever happened to amateur athletics? The short answer is that it no longer exists at the collegiate level.

President Joe Biden didn't tarnish medals any more than other leaders | Al Jacobs

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 5:00am
The Jan. 9 letter to the editor "Biden has made Medal of Freedom worthless" gave me a hoot.

Referendums will let the people decide important issues | Bob Hunt

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 5:00am
Gov. Tony Evers got it right with his proposal to allow the people to legislate by referendum on issues of concern to them.

5 high school girls basketball stars of the week: Jan. 16 edition

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 4:37am
After a week of broken records and new milestones, here are five notable performances from the Madison area.

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