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Report: Donald Trump calls Milwaukee 'horrible city' ahead of Republican National Convention
Former President Donald Trump reportedly called Milwaukee, the RNC Convention host city for 2024, a "horrible city" during a meeting with Republicans on Capitol Hill.
Woman arrested for OWI after crashing into parked cars on East Side, Madison police say
The woman was taken to the hospital to be medically cleared, processed for first-offense OWI and taken to the Dane County Jail on an active warrant, police said.
Rebecca Kleefisch: We have to be able to trust our elections in Wisconsin
America stands as a beacon of freedom for a world looking to us as the example of how self-determination and government of, by and for the people should function. But our standing is weakened when our public’s faith in the…
UW system set to close another 2-year campus
UW system officials already have closed four other two-year schools since 2023 and plan to close UW-Milwaukee's branch campus in Waukesha.
7 ways the Madison area is celebrating Juneteenth this year
From parades to art museum tours, here's how the Madison area is celebrating the day.
Man arrested for swatting after false report of gunshots, Madison police say
Madison police said that when officers responded to Penn Park for the gunshots report, they were unable to locate any evidence of a shooting or shots being fired.
Beloved Mint Mark restaurant opens in larger space
The restaurant's co-owner said that it's able to provide a better work environment for its staff and a more enjoyable experience for its customers.
Americans celebrate their flag every year, and the holiday was born in Wisconsin
Waubeka, an unincorporated Wisconsin town about 35 miles north of Milwaukee, claims to be the birthplace of Flag Day, thanks to a tenacious teacher in a one-room schoolhouse.
New collaboration with UW-Madison lets 3 Wisconsin school districts grow their own principals
The Madison, Middleton-Cross Plains and Lake Mills school districts are participating in the initiative, which encourages school districts to find local teachers to become administrators.
Man taken to hospital after shooting self while cleaning gun, Madison police say
Police said they provided medical aid to the 21-year-old man, who was conscious and alert when he was taken to the hospital.
6 takeaways from second-to-last 'Top Chef: Wisconsin' episode
"Set Sail," the 13th of 14 episodes of "Top Chef: Wisconsin," aired Wednesday night on Bravo.
Matt LaFleur sends players on summer break with message: ‘You’ve got to come back better’
With only 87 days until the Sept. 6 season opener in Brazil, the coach stressed that players must stay in their iPad playbooks during their break.
Apartment managers improving 'absolutely lax' security measures following downtown shooting
While investigators have yet to identify any suspects, city officials and apartment management have discussed what they can do to prevent future tragedies, District 4 Ald. Mike Verveer said.
Restaurant review: Dough Boy’s pizza is remarkable, across all categories
Hard to overstate how good this pizza is, even with the burnt edges.
Harry Whitehorse wood sculpture festival to bring international artists to Monona
International artists are descending on Madison to celebrate Ho-Chunk sculptor Harry Whitehorse in a weeklong festival that kicks off Friday.
Judge Doyle Square hotel set to open, providing boost to downtown convention business
The 262-room Embassy Suites hotel opens Thursday on South Pinckney Street and is just steps way from Monona Terrace.
'Hectic, crazy day' begins Wisconsin volleyball's recruiting search for next elite players
Recruiting is a little different in volleyball. Here's how the Badgers have prepared to bolster their future roster.
Recruit with in-state ties expects to hear from Wisconsin men's basketball as 2026 window opens
A 3-star guard who has spent time in Wisconsin but has since left expects to hear from the Badgers.
Wisconsin football to host handful of recruits as 2025 class begins to fill up
The Badgers football program will host a couple defensive linemen, two commits and a five-star in-state kicker starting Friday. Here's what to know about this weekend's official visits.
3 deputies shot while responding to northern Illinois home, suspect also wounded, official says
Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said the deputies were responding to a report that someone inside the home in the Lost Lake community was threatening to kill themself or others.