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Madison Municipal Court is owed at least $11.75M in unpaid fines, audit reveals
Between 2019 and mid-2023, 64% of Madison municipal fines went unpaid, for things like parking and building violations, according to the audit.
'Dream became reality' for top-70 recruit landing with ACC champion late in process
Uncertainty of a new challenge was met with greater confidence and a belief in her ability after a visit provided a glimpse into what a new opportunity had to offer.
3 things Meghan Duggan said before her Wisconsin commencement speech
Former Badgers star Meghan Duggan shared her thoughts on the PWHL, Wisconsin's women's hockey dynasty and the impact of being a college athlete.
Wisconsin softball team surprises in its run at the Big Ten Tournament
The 11th-seeded Badgers won three straight games at the event before facing No. 2 Michigan on Friday night. Here's how the game played out.
Brewers rookie pitcher shines in major league debut
Left-hander Robert Gasser held the Cardinals in check through his six innings Friday night.
Two-time defending champ Steve Stricker takes second-round lead at Regions Tradition
The Madison resident and two-time defending champion leads the senior major by one shot heading into the weekend in Alabama.
UW-Madison protesters agree to end encampment
Students will leave Library Mall and not disrupt Commencement, university says.
Local digest for Saturday, May 11, 2024
Gunfire was result of kids ‘playing’
Chicago man charged with attempted homicide and carjacking for stabbing Uber driver, taking SUV
Asked why he stabbed the Uber driver, the man said, "I don't know, making poor decisions," a criminal complaint states.
Receiver from Power 4 transferring to Wisconsin football
The Badgers added a former four-star recruit who had two productive seasons in the ACC. Here's what we know.
This weekend brings 'the honor of a lifetime' for former Wisconsin women's hockey star
Three-time NCAA champion Meghan Duggan recalled memories of her time with the Badgers while planning her commencement speech.
The Latest | Prosecutors likely to call just 2 more witnesses in Trump's hush money case
Prosecutors in Donald Trump's hush money case say they expect to call just two more witnesses, laying the ground to possibly rest their case next week. The announcement came after witness testimony concluded for the day, capping a feverish week…
State Street shooter sentenced to 8 years in prison under plea deal
The man said he fired the gun because he thought he had to protect himself.
Republican leaders really (really) want this person on the Wisconsin Elections Commission
Under state law, legislative leaders "shall prepare a list of 3 individuals" to be sent to the governor for a final decision.
Unattended cooking leads to stovetop fire on West Side, authorities say
A female resident was cooking with an old pan she believed may have been leaking oil when she stepped away from the kitchen momentarily, authorities said.
2 kids ‘playing with a gun’ leads to accidental shot into unit, Madison police say
A gun was recovered, but no injuries were found, Chief Shon Barnes said.
Open enrollment leads to 'winners and losers' in Madison-area school districts
With enrollment in public schools declining statewide, districts are scrambling to retain students and the precious funding dollars they bring with.
Monona officer won't be charged in Jan. 1 crash that killed 3
A Dane County deputy and a Monona Police officer will not face criminal charges for their roles in a Jan. 1 vehicle chase that ended in a crash that killed the three people in the car being pursued.
2 people injured in 3-vehicle crash outside Beaver Dam, authorities say
Two people were taken to area hospitals, including one with serious injuries, following a three-vehicle crash on Highway 33 near McKinley Beach Road outside Beaver Dam on Wednesday.
Sweden vs. US: Which COVID-19 strategy worked best?
COVID-19 cases and deaths internationally have fallen to their lowest levels in four years. The data now permits a comparison between the controversial laissez faire strategy of Sweden and the more restrictive approach of the United States, which emphasized lockdowns,…