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'Grandparents scam' becoming more believable with AI, authorities warn

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 12:25pm
The sheriff’s office advised people to be cautious on how much they share on social media, and lock down privacy settings so that scammers cannot access video content.

Open Jim: How can Wisconsin men’s basketball take a big step forward?

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 12:15pm
BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers questions from readers in his weekly mailbag.

Man arrested climbing fence to get away from East Side property after alarm sounded, Madison police say

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 11:55am
Officers were sent to the 1900 block of South Stoughton Road shortly after 4 a.m. Tuesday after the alarm went off at the property, Madison police said.

Man, 18, arrested for repeated sexual assault of a teen, Madison police say

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 11:35am
The sexual assault investigation is ongoing, Madison police said, and no additional details were released.

Intoxicated man arrested for abandoning 13-year-old at Far East Side store, Madison police say

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 11:20am
A family member responded to take custody of the child. Madison police said.

Robin Vos recall organizers seek extension on petition challenge

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 10:55am
Organizers asked a Dane County judge for an extension, citing "ongoing uncertainties surrounding the legislative district boundaries which are crucial for the analysis of the petition."

A sale of epic proportions set to launch in Mazomanie

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 10:30am
St. Barnabas Catholic Church holds a massive estate sale twice a year, and starts with fresh inventory each time.

UW-Madison police launching new one-button alert for ‘active, deadly threats’ with test today

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 10:25am
The one-button alert will be used only in extreme situations when seconds make a difference in order to save lives, UW police said.

Madison company sues MassMutual over alleged $3 million loss in retirement fund

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 9:40am
NeuGen, part of Madison-based WEA Trust, claims nearly 300 former employees and retirees lost money when MassMutual ended a retirement fund after NeuGen announced layoffs.

Cooks' Exchange: Holiday ham and Easter favorites

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 9:25am
Hanging from the ceiling in the basement are a few old Easter baskets reminding me of special days when my three little boys were growing up. Their memories, now having also reached the half-century mark, somewhat meld with my own…

Madison-area pecan company Fortune Favors wins state award

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 9:20am
"We were very excited. It was a really validating moment for our whole team. I'm not embarrassed to say that I shed some tears."

Lands’ End reports fiscal Q4, 2023 loss, but expects profit in 2024

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 8:40am
The Dodgeville-based clothing retailer said it expects fiscal 2024 earnings in the range of 10 cents to 38 cents per share.

Meet the 2024 State Journal/WiscNews All-Area girls hockey team

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 8:13am
Middleton and Beaver Dam co-ops led the area girls hockey teams with two first-team selections. Here are this year's honorees.

State Street demolitions denied again; developer mulls legal action

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 7:45am
The Plan Commission again refused a request to demolish three buildings in the heart of State Street for a six-story housing project with commercial space.

Authorities release identities in case of armed person fatally shot by Janesville officer

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 7:40am
No law enforcement personnel were injured, and a gun was located at the scene, state officials said.

Middleton co-op senior named 2024 State Journal/WiscNews girls hockey Player of the Year

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 7:37am
The state's goal-scoring leader developed her toughness and scoring acumen playing against boys at the youth level, and it allowed her to develop into the area's top player in 2024.

Trump slow to invest in key states like Wisconsin as some in GOP fear 'skeleton' campaign

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 7:20am
Officials on the ground in top swing states like Wisconsin are not panicking, but the disparity with the Biden campaign is stark.

Meet the 2024 State Journal/WiscNews All-Area boys hockey team

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 7:13am
Here's a look at the honorees for this year's State Journal/WiscNews boys hockey All-Area team.

Miriam Davidson: Tom Tiffany prompted 911 call from migrant aid group

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 6:40am
Right-wing border-bashing is reaching a fever pitch.

Waunakee senior named 2024 State Journal/WiscNews boys hockey Player of the Year

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 6:37am
One of the state's top scorers simply wanted to be better than his father. He's been named the area's best boys hockey player.

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