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Update: Merrimac Ferry open again after braking system work, DOT says

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 3:45pm
The free ferry — officially known as COLSAC III — connects Highway 113 between Okee in Columbia County and Merrimac in Sauk County and typically runs 24/7.

World on pace for significantly more warming without immediate climate action, report warns

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 3:35pm
The world is on a path to get 1.8 degrees Celsius — or 3.2 degrees Fahrenheit — warmer than it is now, but could trim half a degree of that projected future heating if countries do everything they promise to…

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Thu, 10/24/2024 - 2:07pm
Food pantry demand is failure of ‘Bidenomics’

UW-Madison's AI research gets $15 million boost from WARF

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 1:30pm
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation's annual gift to the university totals $159.8 million this year.

Man pushed down, robbed by woman he met at Downtown bar

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 12:40pm
The man had minor injuries and said he walked to the area of Regent and Brooks streets after the incident to find help.

Jack White of White Stripes has a surprise show Thursday at High Noon Saloon

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 12:35pm
Tickets are available through a lottery system.

Windows of East Washington Avenue bar shot with customers inside

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 12:20pm
Officers are reviewing and collecting digital evidence as the incident remains under investigation.

Man arrested after fight Downtown that left another man with life-threatening injuries

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 12:05pm
The injured man was dropped off at a local hospital by friends shortly before 3 a.m. Thursday.

5 girls high school volleyball servers who create chaos for opposing defenses

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 12:05pm
Strong servers can score or be pressure cookers for opposing defenses. Here are five who put their own spin on creating chaos.

Mold, bats, a lot of walking: The price UW-Madison students pay for affordable housing Downtown

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 11:45am
UW-Madison students often find themselves living in run-down or distant off-campus options to able to afford housing in Madison's tight market.

Madison police emphasize efficiency in detective bureau adjustments

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 11:18am
Madison's population has soared over the last ten years, but the Madison Police Department's detective bureau hasn't seen the same expansion. An upcoming restructuring hopes to address that.

Here are the best food carts in Madison, according to a city review

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 10:33am
This year's winner was picked for its punctuality, regular clientele and "consistently phenomenal product."

Authorities identify man killed in fall from boom truck at Rock County fairgrounds

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 10:20am
The man and a woman who was injured were Rock Energy employees who fell about 10 feet from an extended boom on the truck while demonstrating equipment.

Family displaced by kitchen fire at Southwest Side apartment

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 9:05am
All occupants escaped safely and no injuries were reported.

Ban on companies shutting off heat in winter doesn't affect utilities shut off before Nov. 1

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 8:55am
Therefore, residents with outstanding bills should make payment arrangements or get financial assistance before then so their service is restored, the state's Public Service Commission said.

Harley-Davidson Q3 profit beats analysts’ expectations, revenue misses

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 8:25am
The Milwaukee-based motorcycle maker posted third-quarter earnings of $119 million or 91 cents per share, on revenue of $1.15 billion.

A boring referendum in Middleton that could help protect a beloved conservancy

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 8:00am
The referendum would allow Middleton to increase its storm water utility rates to help cover more improvements and maintenance to storm water corridors and sewers throughout the city.

Wisconsin schools still struggling with chronic absenteeism post pandemic

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 7:35am
In the 2022-23 school year, nearly 20% of Wisconsin's public and charter school students were chronically absent, missing at least 10% of possible attendance days.

Error leaves 2 Wisconsin high school football teams out of the playoffs

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 6:50am
Madison West was one of two teams wrongly left out of the postseason despite the WIAA saying otherwise. Here's why past precedent says the Regents should still be playing.

'Dysfunction,' lack of progress threaten future of Madison's civilian police oversight effort

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 6:45am
Delays and controversy have culminated with the mayor and City Council now debating the future of how Madison will provide checks on law enforcement.

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