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2 arrested by Monona police on cocaine charges

Fri, 05/31/2024 - 10:30pm
Nearly a kilo of cocaine was found, police said.

First-year manager praised by owner for guiding Brewers to first despite injuries

Fri, 05/31/2024 - 7:35pm
Pat Murphy has managed a waive of rookies mixed with veterans and injuries, yet the Brewers are still in first place. The owner is pleased with his Craig Counsell replacement.

Crypto investment may make state taxpayers the 'greater fools' -- Bruce Harville

Fri, 05/31/2024 - 5:33pm
Crypto investment may make us ‘greater fools’

Mount Horeb's Abby Sadler bides time to win Division 1 girls 1,600 state title

Fri, 05/31/2024 - 2:57pm
The senior Harvard commit played wait-and-see before making her move to become Mount Horeb's first mile state champion in more than 25 years.

Madison forestry crews still responding to more than 1,000 calls of downed trees

Fri, 05/31/2024 - 2:35pm
"We're working at least into next week before we start returning to normal operations," city forester Ian Brown said.

Evers fills three UW Board of Regents seats, Walker appointee doesn't plan to vacate

Fri, 05/31/2024 - 1:19pm
Regent Robert "Bob" Atwell, a Gov. Scott Walker-appointee, has said he doesn’t plan to step down despite his term's expiration.

Former Wisconsin men's basketball coach appointed to NCAA D-I men's basketball committee

Fri, 05/31/2024 - 12:37pm
The former Badgers coach will serve a key role in the NCAA's men's basketball oversight.

Man cited for OWI after falling asleep behind wheel of car in drive, Madison police say

Fri, 05/31/2024 - 12:25pm
People tried to wake the man up themselves by blasting their car horn, Madison police said.

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash on Southeast Side, Madison police say

Fri, 05/31/2024 - 11:35am
The crash happened about 8:10 p.m. Thursday on West Broadway at Monona Drive, Madison police said.

Driver ticketed after hitting, seriously injuring pedestrian in Cambridge, authorities say

Fri, 05/31/2024 - 11:05am
Witnesses reported that the girl was crossing the street in a crosswalk when a minivan traveling south on Pleasant Street failed to yield to the pedestrian and hit her.

Gov. Tony Evers announces $50 million in federal funds to attract and retain entrepreneurs

Fri, 05/31/2024 - 9:40am
Wisconsin will spend $50 million to signal to entrepreneurs that the state wants them to set up shop here, Gov. Tony Evers has announced.

Pay raises for Wisconsin prosecutors and public defenders have slashed vacancies

Fri, 05/31/2024 - 9:00am
The vacancy rate among prosecutors and public defenders in Wisconsin has been more than halved since significant pay bumps took effect last year.

Want to make friends? Madison-based Mesh helps you find them

Fri, 05/31/2024 - 8:10am
The new, free online service — soon to be an app — is the brainchild of Monona native Michael Orosz-Fagen.

From glee to anger, Wisconsin officials react to Donald Trump's guilty verdict

Fri, 05/31/2024 - 7:55am
Judge Juan Merchan set Trump's sentencing for July 11, just days before the Republican National Convention is slated to kick off in Milwaukee.

25 entertaining things to do in the Madison area this weekend

Fri, 05/31/2024 - 7:35am
Learn to knit, celebrate Italy and see the circus with these many local events this weekend.

New premium seating could send Wisconsin fans from lower bowl to nosebleeds

Fri, 05/31/2024 - 7:00am
Changes at the Kohl Center mean some longtime ticket buyers are losing their seating location near the court.

'Fighting' Bob La Follette disavowed communists 100 years ago

Fri, 05/31/2024 - 6:40am
The Wisconsin State Journal editorial board called his comments "tremendous"

10th anniversary of gay marriage in Wisconsin brings security, uncertainty

Fri, 05/31/2024 - 5:55am
Same-sex couples married in Madison in 2014 value their legal rights but wonder if the U.S. Supreme Court might try to overturn gay marriage.

For Josh Jacobs, being ‘somewhere stable’ fuels a desire to prove Packers right

Fri, 05/31/2024 - 5:35am
The sixth-year NFL veteran, and 2022 league rushing leader, said his Vegas-to-Titletown transition has helped bring "joy back to the game." Here's why he's excited for the upcoming season.

Legislators should have a mandatory retirement age -- Barbara Stock

Fri, 05/31/2024 - 5:00am
Our legislative representatives are aging.

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