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East Washington Avenue crash sends three to hospital, shuts down road
None of the injuries were considered life-threatening, according to Madison police.
Three arrested after fight outside Near East Side Madison bar
Police were called to the fight outside a bar in the 1500 block of Williamson Street at around 1:50 a.m.
Work begins on replacing interstate bridges over Wisconsin River in Columbia County
Construction began Monday on a Wisconsin River Bridge project that will see two new bridges replace the existing near 60-year-old deteriorated ones.
Wisconsin men's basketball assistant to be inducted to FIBA Hall of Fame
Bo Ryan won't be the only coach with ties to Wisconsin celebrating a Hall of Fame induction ceremony in the fall.
Senate Republicans vote to override 9 of Gov. Evers' vetoes, Assembly silent on matter
Republicans in the Assembly have given no indication they plan to convene on the override votes passed by the Senate.
Utilities start work on power line crossing in Mississippi River wildlife refuge
Utility companies have started construction on a contentious power line crossing in a Mississippi River wildlife refuge.
Brian Dake: Small businesses in Wisconsin oppose EV mandate
The Biden administration recently issued a new regulation aimed at reducing vehicle emissions. In doing so, the Environmental Protection Agency is forcing a substantial move toward electric vehicles (EVs) by the year 2032.
Monona adopts 6-month ban on new vape shops
The city is looking at zoning changes such as preventing e-cigarette stores near schools, as Milwaukee implemented last year.
State moving DMV office from Far West Side to South Park Street
The new location has much better access to public transportation, with the Madison Metro South Transfer Point just a couple blocks away.
German shepherd with Wisconsin ties in the running for best of show at Westminster
Kaleef Mercedes, a 4-year-old female, is being handled by Kent Boyles of Edgerton and who in 2017 handed Rumor, which won Best in Show at the prestigious event.
Man faces OWI after hit-and-run crash into retaining wall on Southwest Side, Madison police say
The driver, who also drove into an unoccupied vehicle in the parking lot, ran from the area after the crash, Madison police said.
Customers say goodbye to Nick's, 'the eternal cool'
"It was nonstop, crazy busy from the time we opened the doors to the time we shut the doors," co-owner Dino Christ said about the past three weeks.
Special elections set for vacant Milwaukee senate, northern Wisconsin congressional seats
Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday ordered special elections to fill Wisconsin's vacant 8th Congressional and 4th state Senate district seats.
Woman kicks at officers arresting her for stealing vehicle, Madison police say
The incident began when a vehicle stolen in Middleton was tracked to a shopping area in the 1700 block of Thierer Road on Madison’s Far East Side Friday afternoon.
$8 million in upgrades planned for Breese Stevens Field
The latest round of improvements at the Near East Side stadium could include new locker rooms, seating, field turf and even a permanent stage.
Madison School District preliminary budget adds teachers, mental health staff, cuts administrators
It's a pivotal time for district finances — the last of the pandemic relief funding is expiring in September, and funding approved by voters in 2020 is ending.
Mohan Qin: How dangerous are bits of plastic too small to see?
It’s common to read that microplastics -- little bits of plastic, smaller than a pencil eraser -- are turning up everywhere and in everything, including the ocean, farmland, food and human bodies. Now a new term is gaining attention: nanoplastics.…
Former Wisconsin volleyball stars see new US pro leagues as 'such amazing opportunities'
Four former Wisconsin volleyball players are taking advantage of the chance to continue their playing careers professionally in the United States.
As needs mount at Kennedy Elementary School, the Madison School District sends in help
"Housing went up, our demographics changed, our kids' needs changed drastically and there was really no preparation for it," Kennedy nursing assistant Mary Hustedt said.
5 high school softball stars: May 14 edition
Performances at the plate, behind the plate and delivering to the plate stood out. Vote for your favorite of this week's five stars.