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Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Madison next week

Fri, 06/07/2024 - 7:00pm
This will be her fifth visit to Wisconsin this year.

'Tricky day' keeps records safe at American Family Insurance Championship's first round

Fri, 06/07/2024 - 6:45pm
Three records fell in the first round of the 2023 AmFam Championship, including Steve Stricker breaking one held by Tiger Woods. But Friday's event opener kept a crowded field together.

Madison pair in contention after American Family Insurance Championship 1st round

Fri, 06/07/2024 - 6:12pm
The back nine at University Ridge was good to Jerry Kelly and Steve Stricker, who are contending for the AmFam Championship.

Speaker Robin Vos challenges second recall effort, alleging fraud and lack of valid signatures

Fri, 06/07/2024 - 6:00pm
The Wisconsin Elections Commission has until June 28 to make a final determination on whether or not the petition has enough valid signatures to force a recall election.

Former accountant gets 7 years of probation for $180,000 theft from employer

Fri, 06/07/2024 - 6:00pm
The thefts took place over an eight-week period last year.

Murder charge dropped, evidence lacking to overcome self-defense, prosecutor says

Fri, 06/07/2024 - 5:30pm
"I have determined that the state cannot disprove the defendant's self-defense claim at this time," a prosecutor wrote in a motion to dismiss the homicide charge.

Fraud scheme that stole $2.4 million from Wisconsin GOP leads to 6-year prison term for Ghanaian

Fri, 06/07/2024 - 4:20pm
Although Paul Williams Anti was sentenced for money laundering, a federal judge said it's credible that his involvement in the scheme was deeper.

8 Wisconsin coaches get contract extensions as 2023-24 school year wraps up

Fri, 06/07/2024 - 3:02pm
Wisconsin's Athletic Board approved routine contract extensions at its final meeting of the school year.

Gov. Tony Evers calls on Milwaukee Public Schools to conduct audit amid turmoil

Fri, 06/07/2024 - 3:00pm
Gov. Tony Evers is requesting a comprehensive audit of Milwaukee Public Schools operations, as the state's largest school district has failed to submit required financial documents.

Rick Harnish: More Amtrak service across Wisconsin bodes well for Madison

Fri, 06/07/2024 - 2:30pm
At first glance, Amtrak’s new train in Wisconsin is modest. The Borealis has a speed limit of 79 mph. It runs just once a day in each direction between Chicago and the Twin Cities, via Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells and La…

Woman struck by train on rail bridge had been fishing, police say

Fri, 06/07/2024 - 2:00pm
The woman, who is in her 60s, was fishing off the bridge that spans the area where Upper Mud Lake and Lake Waubesa meet.

Police recovered more than 40 shell casings in Williamson Street homicide

Fri, 06/07/2024 - 1:47pm
Police believe the shooting stemmed from an argument in the Crystal Corner bar but the shooting itself happened further down the block.

UW system DEI chief leaves for out-of-state job after less than a year

Fri, 06/07/2024 - 1:00pm
A political stand-off over diversity programming between the UW system and Republican legislative leaders started just a month before the Monica Smith came on board.

Madison public health officials now rapid testing for bacteria at beaches

Fri, 06/07/2024 - 1:00pm
The rapid testing system uses a method that detects bacteria in water samples within 2-4 hours.

Man charged in gun incident arrested after missing court appearance in Vernon County

Fri, 06/07/2024 - 12:35pm
On May 6, there was an altercation at a residence on West Smith Road in the town of Viroqua during which it was reported that a gun was fired.

Gov. Tony Evers will ask for $800 million boost to UW system in next budget cycle

Fri, 06/07/2024 - 11:45am
"Being 42nd in the nation in state support does not cut it," Evers said, referring to a Wisconsin Policy Forum report comparing states' financial support for public universities.

New pop-up market boosts Madison-area businesses owned by people of color

Fri, 06/07/2024 - 10:30am
"I felt like it's a great opportunity to get more exposure, as that's what we're looking for," said vendor Nathaniel Sackey, who owns Holisac's Taste of Africa.

Madison restaurateur opening spot on top of Moxy hotel

Fri, 06/07/2024 - 10:00am
A Latin American inspired restaurant from a well-known Madison restaurateur is going into the new Moxy hotel on East Washington Avenue.

Pay for Dane County executive to rise to $178,851 — a 22% jump — by 2028

Fri, 06/07/2024 - 9:00am
After backing off a final decision in March, the County Board passed the raise on a voice vote Thursday night.

Former Dane County sheriff, UW police chief in new national police group

Fri, 06/07/2024 - 8:50am
The group will promote policy changes and do something most police leaders and the national police leadership organizations have never done: endorse federal candidates.

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