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Utilities start work on power line crossing in Mississippi River wildlife refuge
Utility companies have started construction on a contentious power line crossing in a Mississippi River wildlife refuge.
Brian Dake: Small businesses in Wisconsin oppose EV mandate
The Biden administration recently issued a new regulation aimed at reducing vehicle emissions. In doing so, the Environmental Protection Agency is forcing a substantial move toward electric vehicles (EVs) by the year 2032.
Monona adopts 6-month ban on new vape shops
The city is looking at zoning changes such as preventing e-cigarette stores near schools, as Milwaukee implemented last year.
State moving DMV office from Far West Side to South Park Street
The new location has much better access to public transportation, with the Madison Metro South Transfer Point just a couple blocks away.
German shepherd with Wisconsin ties in the running for best of show at Westminster
Kaleef Mercedes, a 4-year-old female, is being handled by Kent Boyles of Edgerton and who in 2017 handed Rumor, which won Best in Show at the prestigious event.
Man faces OWI after hit-and-run crash into retaining wall on Southwest Side, Madison police say
The driver, who also drove into an unoccupied vehicle in the parking lot, ran from the area after the crash, Madison police said.
Customers say goodbye to Nick's, 'the eternal cool'
"It was nonstop, crazy busy from the time we opened the doors to the time we shut the doors," co-owner Dino Christ said about the past three weeks.
Special elections set for vacant Milwaukee senate, northern Wisconsin congressional seats
Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday ordered special elections to fill Wisconsin's vacant 8th Congressional and 4th state Senate district seats.
Woman kicks at officers arresting her for stealing vehicle, Madison police say
The incident began when a vehicle stolen in Middleton was tracked to a shopping area in the 1700 block of Thierer Road on Madison’s Far East Side Friday afternoon.
$8 million in upgrades planned for Breese Stevens Field
The latest round of improvements at the Near East Side stadium could include new locker rooms, seating, field turf and even a permanent stage.
Madison School District preliminary budget adds teachers, mental health staff, cuts administrators
It's a pivotal time for district finances — the last of the pandemic relief funding is expiring in September, and funding approved by voters in 2020 is ending.
Mohan Qin: How dangerous are bits of plastic too small to see?
It’s common to read that microplastics -- little bits of plastic, smaller than a pencil eraser -- are turning up everywhere and in everything, including the ocean, farmland, food and human bodies. Now a new term is gaining attention: nanoplastics.…
Former Wisconsin volleyball stars see new US pro leagues as 'such amazing opportunities'
Four former Wisconsin volleyball players are taking advantage of the chance to continue their playing careers professionally in the United States.
As needs mount at Kennedy Elementary School, the Madison School District sends in help
"Housing went up, our demographics changed, our kids' needs changed drastically and there was really no preparation for it," Kennedy nursing assistant Mary Hustedt said.
5 high school softball stars: May 14 edition
Performances at the plate, behind the plate and delivering to the plate stood out. Vote for your favorite of this week's five stars.
Israel has every right to attack the terrorists in Hamas -- Zach Thennes
I don't recall a clearer military action in my lifetime. Hamas attacks Israel Oct. 7. Hamas kills, rapes and kidnaps innocent Israelis. Seven months later, they hide among civilians, launch rockets from Rafah, attack and steal humanitarian aid, and still…
Democratic Party teaches victimhood instead of accountability -- Gregory Erickson
Encampments aren't free speech. UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin made an unforced error with protesters on campus by involving the police early on. Students just doubled down on victimhood claims, which the university taught them through diversity, equity and inclusion ideology.
Race and heritage of people of color aren't inconsequential -- J. Denny Weaver
The move by Republicans in the Legislature to audit diversity, equity and inclusion positions within state government and the Universities of Wisconsin System feels like a naked attempt to maintain white supremacy.
5 high school lacrosse stars from the Madison/WiscNews area: May 14 edition
Big goal totals highlighted some standout performances on the lacrosse field last week. Vote for your favorite.
Brewers rally but can't overcome two Pirates' stars
Milwaukee trailed by five late but got within one run of Pittsburgh in the late innings. Here's how Monday's game played out.