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Another round of 20-year-old cheddar to be sold by Hook's

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 11:53am
The Mineral Point cheese company has been selling the cheese off and on since 2015 with year's batch going for $209 per pound.

Wisconsin Elections Commission orders probe into uncounted Madison ballots

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 11:39am
The review marks the agency's first formal investigation since the commission was formed in 2016.

Authorities identify woman found dead along with two juveniles, ages 12 and 13, in New Lisbon

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 10:55am
Virgil Thew, 47, of New Lisbon, was last seen Sunday at the Dollar General store in the Juneau County city.

Suspect found unresponsive after Madison police brought him to jail dies

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 8:25am
Chief Shon Barnes in his blog Thursday morning said the 32-year-old who was brought to a local hospital in critical condition “did not survive.”

Here are 5 Madison-area government stories to watch in 2025

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 8:00am
New leaders will play an integral role: Madison is looking for a new police chief, while Dane County voters just picked a new executive.

McFarland Ice Arena's $3 million addition reflects growing interest in winter sports

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 7:35am
More than 30 organizations use the 30-year-old ice arena for hockey, figure skating, speed skating and other clubs. The arena also hosts open skates and tournaments.

Here are the top things to do in Madison this weekend

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 7:15am
See a show, share a story or take a hike this first weekend of 2025.

Most Dane County districts don't weigh class rigor in ranking students for guaranteed UW admission

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 5:55am
In an amendment adopted before the bill's final passage, student GPA was deemed the “sole criterion” for determining class rank.

Housing roundup

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 5:45am
The city's highly competitive housing market has kept the development proposals coming.

10 big housing developments that will change Madison in 2025

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 5:45am
Multifamily housing numbers dipped from the more than 4,000 dwelling units approved annually in 2022 and 2023. But the city still approved upwards of 3,000 units in 2024.

How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin men's basketball vs. Iowa

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 5:37am
How to tune in as the Badgers open the 2025 calendar year with a home game against Iowa.

What to know about Wisconsin men's basketball vs. Iowa

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 5:13am
The Badgers re-open conference play at the Kohl Center after 11 days off. Here's what to know about their opponent, the Hawkeyes.

Donald Trump's next term will challenge our Founding Fathers | Mark Kuechler

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 5:00am
To alleviate fears while describing the office of the presidency in Federalist 67, Alexander Hamilton wrote that it would not be a feared monarch, with the "diadem sparkling on his brow and the imperial purple (robes) flowing in his train."…

Polio survivor: Don't let RFK Jr. undo good work of vaccines

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 5:00am
I contracted polio 78 years ago. I had trouble breathing and swallowing and couldn’t move my right arm. I spent two weeks in isolation in an iron lung at University Hospital in Madison. I suffered while seeing my parents looking…

Donald Trump won unfair race in America's 2024 election | Floyd Munro

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 5:00am
President-elect Donald Trump may have won the 2024 presidential election, but the race was hardly fair.

Markets should expose Donald Trump's policy failures | Daniel Holzman

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 5:00am
The 2024 presidential election is over. Many citizens chose not to vote. A slim majority chose to give President-elect Donald Trump another shot.

Reduce light pollution to help Wisconsin's bat population | Andrea Wenzel

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 5:00am
With the Portage school referendum now passed, Portage should lead in environmental stewardship. The new school construction is an exciting opportunity to promote sustainability in our city. Incorporating dark sky-friendly lighting on campus will provide multiple benefits for Portage.

5 high school boys basketball stars of the week: Jan. 2 edition

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 4:43am
Several area players displayed their talent during holiday tournaments over the weekend. Vote for your favorite standout performer.

5 high school girls basketball stars of the week: Jan. 2 edition

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 4:13am
From dominant post players to defensive specialists, here are this week's 5 girls basketball stars.

Matt LaFleur on Packers’ approach to finale: ‘We’re playing to win’

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 4:13am
A win over the Bears and a Commanders loss to the Cowboys on Sunday would give Green Bay the NFC's No. 6 playoff seed.

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