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Come to the Pinney Library to learn about digital journalism

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 4:45pm
In a recent Wisconsin State Journal newspaper, you could read about the reconstruction happening on John Nolen Drive.

Racine man charged with stalking state Supreme Court chief justice

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 4:35pm
The nine emails Ryan T. Thornton sent refer to Karofsky as a derogatory term for a person with intellectual disabilities and advise her to “eject yourself from office.”

Trump, GOP senators holding firm on stance

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 4:30pm
WASHINGTON — Head Start programs for preschoolers nationwide are scrambling for federal funds. The federal agency tasked with overseeing the U.S. nuclear stockpile started to furlough its 1,400 employees. Thousands more federal workers are going without paychecks.

DHL opens first retail location in Madison

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 4:25pm
The store is in a former Klinke Cleaners along University Avenue.

Republican Eric Toney launches another run for AG, setting up possible rematch with Josh Kaul

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 4:15pm
Eric Toney, Fond du Lac County’s district attorney since 2013, is the first Republican to join the race challenging Josh Kaul, who is angling for a third term.

Arson suspected in Sunday night fire at Horicon tavern

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 4:00pm
A 42-year-old Hustisford man is facing multiple felony charges related to a fire at Danny Boys in Horicon on Sunday night.

700,000 Wisconsinites could lose food stamp benefits if shutdown continues

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 3:40pm
Each month, recipients in Wisconsin are allocated around $114 million in benefits, or about $170 per person.

Dow hits another record as some profits surprise

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 3:25pm
NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record Tuesday as the floodgates opened for companies reporting how much profit they made during the summer.

Accuser's book reignites scandal

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 1:30pm
LONDON — The British royal family is once again under intense scrutiny as a memoir by Virginia Giuffre, one of the most outspoken accusers of Prince Andrew and Jeffery Epstein, hit bookstores Tuesday.

DOJ appeals ruling requiring Wisconsin to check the citizenship status of 3.6 million voters

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 1:30pm
Attorney General Josh Kaul argues that Judge Michael Maxwell’s order would drastically alter the state’s voter registration process.

Madison Community Foundation director is retiring

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 1:26pm
Madison Community Foundation will soon say goodbye to the man who’s led the organization for the last 13 years.

Singer not crooning over video

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 1:10pm
NEW YORK — Kenny Loggins objects to the use of his music in a social media post showing an artificial intelligence-generated video of President Donald Trump dumping excrement from a fighter jet on last weekend’s “No Kings” protests.

Population nudges upward, reversing decline

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 12:15pm
PORTLAND, Maine — One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an encouraging trend of population growth in the wake of new efforts to protect the giant animals, according to scientists who study them.

GOP bill would impose fines for claiming an emotional support animal is a ‘service animal’

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 11:30am
Supporters say owners often make the claim to skirt bans on pets. Opponents note the ADA doesn't require people to certify their animal is trained.

Man arrested after 1 dead dog, 18 neglected dogs seized from Lafayette County home

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 11:10am
The dogs were taken to the Green County Humane Society for evaluation by a veterinarian and for rehabilitation.

Offensive missteps are preventing Packers from reaching their full potential

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 10:43am
Green Bay's inefficiency on offense of late was a major talking point for coach Matt LaFleur after the win against Arizona. Here's where the Packers' offense stands.

Waunakee boys basketball coach settles lawsuit filed by former player and parent

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 10:37am
The Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association said after the case was filed in 2024 that it could set a "dangerous precedent."

10 top Wisconsin art museums you should visit

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 8:57am
The state is blessed with a variety of art museums and they are not limited to just big cities.

Madison police seek help finding driver in hit-and-run crash that injured bicyclist

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 8:55am
The crash happened about 2:55 p.m. on Oct. 1 in the area of Regent Street and Monroe Street, Madison police said.

Wisconsin’s tribal nations grow, preserve libraries with a UW-Madison assist

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 8:45am
The Tribal Libraries, Archives, and Museums program at UW-Madison started in 2008 amid uncertainty if a tribal library was going to close.

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