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Madison should reinstate police officers in schools, Police Chief Shon Barnes said

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 4:20pm
But the school shooting in Georgia "is not necessarily something that we need to politicize in this way locally," School Board Treasurer Ali Muldrow said.

Green County officials seize 411 marijuana plants, arrest three

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 3:32pm
The Sheriff's Office said it was told on Aug. 23 of the outdoor growing operation at a rural home about 4 miles south of Belleville.

Killer of toddler at West Side apartment won't get chance for release, judge rules

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 3:00pm
"I don't know if you know why you did what you did," a judge said. "You're going to have a lot of time to think about it."

DNR sounds the alarm on rising ATV and UTV deaths

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 2:28pm
As ridership expands throughout the state, officials are concerned about an increase in fatal crashes this year that could surpass the 32 fatal crashes in 2023.

What does it take to get off Wisconsin's ballot? You have one option

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 12:05pm
The law is intended to prevent one candidate from freezing out challengers then later dropping out and endorsing their chosen replacement.

Fitchburg woman arrested after tire deflation device safely ends pursuit, Monona police say

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 11:55am
Monona police pursued the vehicle because there was little to no traffic and other favorable factors, Chief Brian Chaney said.

UW-Madison's School of Veterinary Medicine finally has room to breathe

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 11:40am
The new facility triples the research space, keeps more services in state and creates practical, comfortable spaces for students, professors and their animal patients.

Joe Gothard hints at future changes as Madison students return to school

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 11:30am
"Instead of looking for ways that we can reduce, it's ways that we can continue to support what's working," the new superintendent said.

Woman arrested after climbing wall, touching donkey, battering staff at Vilas Zoo, Madison police say

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 11:25am
The woman never got into the actual donkey enclosure, Deputy Zoo Director Joseph Darcangelo told Madison police.

2 women arrested after pursuit ends in field, cocaine, facsimile gun seized, Monona police say

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 11:10am
The driver has an extensive criminal history, and the passenger was wanted on a Menominee County warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia, Monona police said.

Funeral business' slow but inevitable march attracts investors to these stocks

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 10:41am
NEW YORK — Death and taxes, the saying goes, are the only certainties in life. If so, funeral companies like Houston's Service Corporation International might look like a sure bet to investors.

Former Wisconsin star earns place in US Hockey Hall of Fame

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 10:19am
The second-leading scorer in Badgers women's hockey history is adding to her decorated playing career.

An 'awestruck moment': Demolition of old Wisconsin Historical Museum to start this month

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 9:30am
The new $160.5 million Wisconsin History Center is slated to open in 2027.

Lands' End posts fiscal 2Q results that beat analysts’ expectations

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 9:25am
The Dodgeville-based clothing retailer posted a loss off $5.3 million, of 17 cents per share, on revenue of $317.2 million in the quarter.

Fans angry at Wisconsin's 'slap in the face' choice to remove bricks advertised as permanent

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 9:05am
"UW was founded on this bedrock of legacy and tradition but in the quest for these improvements, they're quite literally throwing legacy and tradition in their own dumpsters."

Fact check: Has Tammy Baldwin done 'absolutely nothing' on fentanyl?

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 8:00am
Eric Hovde says his opponent is embellishing her record on the topic.

Restaurant review: Ama fits the Dobhan and Chautara mold. They've been missed

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 7:20am
It feels good to have Rajan Pradhan's elevated mix of Nepali, Tibetan and Indian food back on the scene.

Wisconsin football must be alert of experienced South Dakota stars

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 7:13am
The FCS sixth-ranked Coyotes have veterans at key positions and hope to pull off an upset against the Badgers.

Hands on Wisconsin: Tipping is costing customers an arm, a leg and more

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 6:40am
More and more businesses are encouraging customers to tip employees with easy-to-use touch screens. Tipping is a boon for businesses who can pay lower wages and let customers supplement their employees' earning.

Ultra swimmer abandons attempt to cross Lake Michigan again

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 6:35am
Jim Dreyer, 61, who made a successful crossing in 1998, has tried and failed four times since 2023 to again swim across Lake Michigan.

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