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3 things that stood out from Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell before facing No. 6 Oregon

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 2:53pm
The Badgers football coach discussed his future with the program, the unsteady nature of the quarterback position, a judge holding up a player's future and more.

Driver dies after causing head-on collision in Rock County

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 2:10pm
The crash happened at about 8 a.m. in the 11000 block of Highway N in the town of Lima, west of Whitewater, the Rock County Sheriff's Office reported.

Republican Will Martin launches another run for lieutenant governor

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 2:00pm
Martin last ran for lieutenant governor in 2022, coming in fifth in a primary of eight Republican candidates.

Thermo Fisher to invest in existing Middleton campus

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 1:30pm
The Middleton company plans to stay in Wisconsin but will expand its existing campus to another site in Middleton.

Wrong-way driver faces OWI after hitting car, rolling own vehicle on Southwest Side

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 1:10pm
The driver of the vehicle that was hit was not seriously injured, Madison police said.

How 2 ties impacted Wisconsin men's hockey in the national rankings

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 12:53pm
The Badgers played to two ties with Minnesota State in a nonconference series. Here's a look at this week's rankings.

Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped 60,000 kids avoid allergies, study finds (copy)

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 12:50pm
A decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products to young babies could prevent development of life-threatening allergies, new research finds the change has made a big difference in the real world.

Man faces 2nd OWI after side-swiping, injuring bicyclist on Near East Side

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 12:40pm
The crash happened about 11:40 p.m. at the intersection of Williamson Street and Blount Street, Madison police said.

Wisconsin women's hockey stays No. 1 after extending program-record unbeaten streak

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 12:33pm
The Badgers improved to 8-0 this season after going unbeaten in their last 27 games of the 2024-25 campaign. Here's a look at this week's rankings.

Comedian John Mulaney coming to Madison before playing Wrigley Field

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 12:15pm
"John Mulaney: Mister Whatever" has 25 dates across the U.S. on this leg, including a July 11 appearance at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Wisconsin AD McIntosh vows 'more Athletics-funded investments' into football program

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 12:03pm
Wisconsin's athletic director again voiced support for football coach Luke Fickell and how the department will help the football program.

Jane Capito, long-standing matriarch of Madison’s restaurant scene, dies at 80

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 11:45am
Capito was behind two of Madison's most-popular eating and meeting spots, Mickey's Tavern and Lazy Jane's Cafe, and her son Ben Altschul owns or co-owns several others.

Packers' victory showcases grit, but group still needs to improve upon execution

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 11:23am
Coach Matt LaFleur said he was satisfied that Green Bay found a way to make the big plays late to secure the win, even when things weren't going right early.

Louvre remains closed one day after jewel heist (copy)

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 10:30am
Sunday's theft occurred about 30 minutes after the museum opened, with visitors already inside, and was among the highest-profile museum thefts in living memory.

Most NWS forecasters are considered essential federal employees

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 9:40am
While the National Weather Service will continue its life-saving work, some weather and climate data feeds and public-facing services will have limited or no access to researchers and the public.

SOS: Platteville man’s internet service is restored

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 8:50am
About a year ago, SOS helped hash out a Brightspeed billing hassle for a woman from Argyle, and helped get Brightspeed phone and internet service restored for a woman in Windsor.

The modern lives of the sisters at La Crosse’s 154-year-old convent

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 7:10am
In their modern clothes, the sisters of St. Rose Convent are indistinguishable from the general public except for the silver medallion and golden ring they receive during vows.

Nurse turned doctor developed home so people don't have to die on the street

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 5:55am
Solace Home opened in April 2024 at 4142 Monona Drive and is licensed by the state of Wisconsin to provide housing for a maximum of four people.

Lighting proposed for mile-long stretch of Southwest Path in Downtown Madison

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 5:45am
Some stretches of the path are adjacent to lighting sources, like parking lots. Other stretches get very dark.

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