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Biden, Trump neck-and-neck; Baldwin has slight lead over Hovde, according to latest Wisconsin poll

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 12:38pm
Wednesday's poll continues to underscore an overall lack of enthusiasm among Wisconsin voters heading toward November, particularly Democratic voters.

Argyle church leveled by tornado starts fundraiser to help with cemetery restoration

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 12:31pm
While Apple Grove Lutheran Church repairs are covered by insurance, the cemetery suffered about $30,000 in damage to nearly 100 headstones and markers, according to the church.

Fourth of July events and fireworks in the Madison area

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 11:19am
Events are scheduled from Saturday through July 9.

Construction crews sever gas line on Madison's West side

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 9:27am
MGE officials responded to the scene around 9 a.m. and turned off the gas, according to MGE spokesperson Steve Schultz.

Restaurant review: Comfort Fuel is worthy; just ask a Badger athlete

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 7:35am
Handy place to eat when you're on State Street with lots of good, healthy choices — and some indulgent ones.

Madison man arrested after fleeing Dodge County deputies

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 7:12am
"The members of the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office will not tolerate such reckless regard for the law and human life," Schmidt wrote.

Hands on Wisconsin: Wisconsin's climate ain't what it used to be

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 6:40am
Whether it's devastating tornadoes, frequent thunderstorms, destructive flooding or searing heat waves, it's clear Wisconsin's climate ain't what it used to be.

Concerts on the Square could bring 50,000 Downtown tonight

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 6:00am
The forecast for Wednesday looks promising — but will the Capitol lawn be soggy?

After last year's drought, farmers finally have rain. Maybe a little too much

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 5:55am
On the Lutz Family Farm, berry-picking season arrived more than a week early this year, all because of the heavy rainfall that the Dane County region received this spring.

Wisconsin's unbreakable high school sports records | Meet the boys basketball top scorer

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 5:37am
This is the second in a series examining Wisconsin high school records that are unlikely to be broken. We look at the boys basketball single-game scoring record.

How 2 recruits formed a friendship on way to becoming Wisconsin football commits

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 5:03am
Two out-of-state recruits took unofficial visits to a Badgers football game in October. See how the two, now commits for Wisconsin's 2025 class, became close friends during their recruiting process.

Religious leaders must deal with rise of Christian nationalism -- John Murphy

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 5:00am
Bishop Donald Hying's June 9 letter to the editor "Catholic community is in a process of renewal" outlined the good things happening in the Madison diocese during his tenure. Congratulations to him. But more vital information about the state of…

Unfair political cartoon supports more density at any cost -- Gary Smulka

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 5:00am
In Sunday’s cartoon, Phil Hands continues to espouse his misguided belief that pro-neighborhood Madison residents are scared of change. He unfairly and inaccurately equates those residents to gun-toting, Donald Trump-loving, Bible-thumping conservative Republicans.

Will Madison road construction ever be fully completed? -- Roger M. Rowell

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 5:00am
In this story three people get to ask God one question each.

City of Madison referendum doesn't deserve taxpayer support -- Jerry Darda

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 5:00am
Both the Madison School District and city of Madison may be asking taxpayers for more money via referendums in November.

Hitting, pitching duo propel Brewers past Rangers

Tue, 06/25/2024 - 10:00pm
A key home run and six scoreless innings from a reliever Tuesday have Milwaukee one game away from a series sweep.

Self-defense claimed as homicide trial in Far West Side shooting death begins

Tue, 06/25/2024 - 7:00pm
The defense says the victim was pulling out a gun before he was shot in self defense, but prosecutors dispute that.

Actor, comedian Jenny Slate coming to Madison in October for book tour

Tue, 06/25/2024 - 7:00pm
Slate is set to tour eight cities total to promote "Lifeform," which is a new collection of personal essays regarding Slate's experiences with pregnancy, motherhood, love and heartbreak.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The Ten Commandments belong in church not public schools

Tue, 06/25/2024 - 6:40pm
Do Americans have the right to not practice religion?

Federal judge limits liability in the case of a former Madison teacher who secretly recorded students

Tue, 06/25/2024 - 6:30pm
"The effect of the ruling is that, barring reversal on appeal, the victims are left to look to the personal resources of David Kruchten for any compensation for their injuries," said plaintiffs' attorney Jeff Scott Olson.

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