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Howard Marklein: Vote 'yes' to stop 'Zuckerbucks' from influencing Wisconsin's elections
I received my absentee ballot for the April 2 election with two statewide referendum questions on it. The wording of these questions is rather confusing, so I am sharing more information to help you make a decision on these votes.
Local high school students debate Constitution in upcoming Forward Theater play
Sun Prairie student Caroline Talis and La Follette High School student Alliae Krueger take turns debating whether the U.S. Constitution should be abolished and replaced.
Around the world in 95 years, refugee from Nazi Germany celebrates with fundraiser
I feel devastated when I watch the news — from the horrific attacks on Israelis to their catastrophic destruction of Palestinians, from the bombing of Ukrainians to the violence and poverty pervading our own country.
Mendota Marsh: Spreading suburban sprawl
Oscar Fox warns Lewis Crane about the environmental damage of suburban sprawl in this week's Mendota Marsh.
Madison envisions mix of uses for new park north of Garver Feed Mill
A draft plan would bring a host of new uses to the property, once an industrial site that morphed into a largely untended open space with wetlands and woods.
Gov. Tony Evers vetoes GOP tax cut, bill to ease school administrator license requirements
He also signed bills to expand Holocaust education in Wisconsin schools and develop new treatment facilities to aid individuals dealing with a mental health crisis or substance use disorder.
Inches are the difference on great scoring chances in Wisconsin men's hockey's NCAA loss
The Badgers had four great opportunities to go ahead in the third period and overtime before having their season end against Quinnipiac.
3 things that stood out as Wisconsin men's hockey lost in OT to Quinnipiac
The Badgers' season ended Friday with an overtime loss to Quinnipiac in the NCAA Tournament. Here's how it happened in Providence.
Here's when and where Wisconsin women's basketball plays its WNIT Great 8 game
The Badgers announced details for their first postseason quarterfinal appearance since 2009. Here's what's next.
Two arrested in East side car theft
Police returned the vehicle to its owner.
Former Wisconsin men's basketball forward sets EuroLeague scoring record
The former Badgers star is competing on the other side of the globe in Turkey, but his basketball exploits resonate in Madison.
Wisconsin revenue secretary Peter Barca stepping down, considering bid for Congress
Barca, 68, told the Wisconsin State Journal Friday he is considering running for the congressional district currently held by U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville.
Next week 'critical' for Northland College's hopes to stay open
The Northland College Board of Trustees said there is a "long way to go" in the college's plea to raise $12 million by April 3 or risk closing.
Bald eagle dies after being shot in Dane County
The injured bird was initially reported by a Brooklyn landowner. Volunteers with Hoo's Woods Raptor Center, a nonprofit a Milton non-profit dedicated to rehabilitating raptor species, took the creature to the center for treatment. Less than 24 hours later, she…
Brewers open the season with a win over the Mets as tempers flare
Christian Yelich homered, Freddy Peralta pitched six splendid innings and the Brewers threw a one-hitter to beat the Mets in their contentious season opener Friday.
How it looked as Wisconsin men's hockey players arrived for NCAA game vs. Quinnipiac
Badgers goalie Kyle McClellan led the group of early arrivals at Amica Mutual Pavilion before the NCAA Tournament first-round game against Quinnipiac on Friday.
Hilldale Shopping Center is turning its former theater into restaurant, retail space
The project will complete this fall.
Tomah man injured jumping from window trying to elude police, authorities say
The man was referred to the Monroe County District Attorney for possession of illegal drugs with intent to deliver.
Keep the weekend hopping with these Madison area events and entertainment
Premieres by composer John Harbison, fun for the kids and more is in store.