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Reedsburg man arrested after gunshots reported during disturbance, police say

Thu, 05/30/2024 - 8:35am
Officers found two guns, shell casings and ammunition at the scene, spoke to witnesses and reviewed video, Reedsburg police said.

5 takeaways from Top Chef 'Lay It All on the Table' episode

Thu, 05/30/2024 - 8:00am
"Lay It All on the Table," the 11th of 14 episodes of "Top Chef: Wisconsin," aired Wednesday night on Bravo.

Wisconsin nursing homes are above average, but industry criticizes new federal staffing rules

Thu, 05/30/2024 - 7:10am
The rules, which set minimum amounts of time for resident care, are “a simplistic approach to a really complex problem,” said Rick Abrams, CEO of the Wisconsin Health Care Association.

Man reports being pistol-whipped, having car stolen on Southeast Side, Madison police say

Thu, 05/30/2024 - 7:00am
The man, who was treated by Madison EMS, told police he did not know the men who injured him and took his vehicle, Madison police said.

Restaurant review: Fabiola's is simply fabulous ... and garlicky

Thu, 05/30/2024 - 6:40am
Dining at this new Regent Street restaurant is a special night out for food, flavor and ambiance.

Couple finds bullet hole in window of Far West Side home, Madison police say

Thu, 05/30/2024 - 6:35am
Madison police said the backyard of the home is next to the woods of Elver Park where there is known hunting.

Fast-rising point guard gets call from new Wisconsin men's basketball assistant

Thu, 05/30/2024 - 6:13am
The Badgers have been active in recruiting the 2025 class after a recent miss, and a guard with size is one of the new coach's first targets.

After 6-year wait, Frank Lloyd Wright's 100-seat theater at Taliesin set to reopen

Thu, 05/30/2024 - 5:55am
A $1.1 million renovation, interrupted by COVID-19, has been completed at Hillside Theater near Spring Green with the first show set for Saturday.

Middleton developer looks to pivot from townhouses to apartments amid low demand

Thu, 05/30/2024 - 5:45am
T. Wall Enterprises is seeking city approval to build a 44-unit apartment building in place of 14 planned townhomes in Middleton.

Here's what new Wisconsin Hall of Fame selections said about money for college players

Thu, 05/30/2024 - 5:37am
A former Badgers football player who has been picked for the school's athletic hall of fame advocated for a salary cap and level playing field in college sports.

Open Jim: What happens with non-revenue sports in NCAA's new business model?

Thu, 05/30/2024 - 5:13am
BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers a question from a reader in his Open Jim mailbag.

Hamas supporters on campus show lack of critical thinking -- Robert Reid

Thu, 05/30/2024 - 5:00am
Shakespeare tells us in "Hamlet": “There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.”

Democrats don't understand their role in the insurrection -- Jill Borsuk

Thu, 05/30/2024 - 5:00am
The insurrection on Jan. 6 was more than just a riot.

Donald Trump is first president to play the victim card -- Mark VanLaeys

Thu, 05/30/2024 - 5:00am
Think for a moment about those American spirits who have truly endured over the past two-and-a-half centuries. Certainly presidents such as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama have left their legacies. We remember them…

5 things to know about the WIAA state boys tennis tournament

Thu, 05/30/2024 - 4:37am
Here's what to know about this year's WIAA state boys tennis tournament taking place this week at Nielsen Stadium.

Trio of home runs carry Brewers past rival Cubs

Wed, 05/29/2024 - 9:45pm
Milwaukee chased Cubs starter Shota Imanaga, the major league's ERA leader, early. Here's how Wednesday's game played out.

Jaire Alexander’s new approach takes the spotlight off himself

Wed, 05/29/2024 - 6:22pm
The cornerback is 'super motivated' this offseason after having a forgetful 2023 campaign.

Meet the 12 members of the University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame's class of 2024

Wed, 05/29/2024 - 5:07pm
A dozen people connected to Badgers athletics will be inducted into the hall of fame in September.

Two people found dead after house explosion in western Dane County, authorities say

Wed, 05/29/2024 - 2:44pm
Some nearby residents reported hearing gunshots, but the Dane County Sheriff’s Office said the fire may have set off ammunition inside the home.

Name of Dane County judge overseeing Act 10 lawsuit appears on Scott Walker recall petition

Wed, 05/29/2024 - 1:30pm
Asked Wednesday if Judge Jacob Frost should recuse himself from the case given his apparent signature on the recall petition, Democratic Gov. Tony Evers said, "I don't think so."

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