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Man arrested after throwing landscaping bricks, damaging cars at Southwest Side convenience store

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 11:50am
One brick damaged a security guard's car and then bounced off and hit another car pulling into the store lot.

Woman arrested in hit-and-run at Downtown intersection that seriously injured pedestrian

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 10:55am
An 18-year-old man was out for a jog when he was struck by a vehicle as he was in the crosswalk and had the walk signal.

Child found walking in middle of Far East Side street after caregiver falls asleep

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 10:20am
Multiple people called for help after seeing the child walking in the middle of Milwaukee Street at North Sprecher Road around 1:50 p.m. Sunday, Madison police said.

2 guns recovered, 2 men arrested after Madison police respond to disturbance on Far East Side

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 9:40am
Officers were sent to the disturbance in the 400 block of North Thompson Street around 1:35 p.m. Monday, Madison police said.

It's election day in Wisconsin — here's what you should know

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 8:27am
Here is what you need to know if you're headed to the polls

Thunderstorms, even a tornado possible on a rainy, windy election day for southern Wisconsin

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 7:20am
Dismal and potentially dangerous weather seems fitting for this election day.

Plan Commision OKs apartments for corner of East Washington, North Seventh Street

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 7:10am
The five-story, $30.5 million development will replace a vacant auto shop with 76 housing units, half of which will have reduced rents.

Madison has an under-the-radar movement to train students on bike repair

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 6:40am
School clubs are popping up, in partnership with biking groups, in the name of education and making riding a bike to school safer and more reliable.

Defensive pressure ticks up after Wisconsin men's basketball scouting mistake

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 6:13am
The Badgers were caught off guard by a hot start from Holy Cross. It allowed them to show off some defensive promise.

Election Day has arrived, here's what to know and expect in Wisconsin

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 5:45am
If previous presidential elections have shown us anything, it's highly likely the final results may not be fully reported until late Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning.

Why country's leading goal-scorer sometimes plays defense for Wisconsin women's hockey

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 5:37am
The World Championship MVP scored the most goals headed into a break, but she's facing a new challenge at the international level.

How do Packers curb Jordan Love’s interception spike? ‘You’ve got to factor in the situations’

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 5:35am
Packers quarterback Jordan Love is still trying to the solution to his interception problem heading into the bye week.

Tom Still: In a state known for manufacturing ‘firsts,’ AI adoption may be next big thing

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 5:30am
Manufacturers were unanimous in saying AI is not about eliminating jobs but transforming overly repetitive tasks into productive, quality work for managers and employees alike.

Transfers hope to make Wisconsin women's basketball a winning destination

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 5:13am
A sharpshooter and sophomore post hope to help the Badgers and their all-conference pick take the next step under Marisa Moseley.

5 things to know about the WIAA high school volleyball state tournaments

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 5:03am
Middleton boys volleyball hopes to repeat and a Wisconsin recruit tries to lead her school to elite company. Here's what to know.

Marsy's Law offers key rights to crime victims in Wisconsin | Robert Kaiser

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 5:00am
As a long-time prosecutor, I know the devastating impact crime has on victims. While nothing can erase the trauma crime victims experience, I am thankful Wisconsin adopted a constitutional amendment, known as Marsy’s Law, to help crime victims in their…

Madison needs to get tough on idling vehicles | Steve Books

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 5:00am
Too much vehicular idling is going on in Madison. Even with modern systems for vehicles, a lot of drivers are not paying attention to the emissions that are expelling from their vehicle. We see too many vehicles idling in parking…

Do your part to end an epidemic of loneliness in Wisconsin | Suzanne Morley

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 5:00am
At one time or another, we’ve all been lonely. For most of us, it’s temporary. But for many older adults and people with disabilities, being isolated and lonely is a constant reality.

State and Madison must get serious about traffic congestion | George Sutton

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 5:00am
Residents of Madison, make a note.

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