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McFarland-area Dane County Board race drawing plenty of attention, cash
Dane County Board Chair Patrick Miles is seeing his most organized, well-funded challenger in more than a decade.
Two charged for shooting Downtown that left man in critical condition
Arrest warrants were issued Tuesday for two people, one of whom was charged with attempted first-degree intentional homcide.
5 things to know about Wisconsin women's basketball's WNIT Super 16 home game
The Badgers have a familiar opponent in Illinois State. The WNIT set the time, date and location, plus four other things to know as the postseason run continues.
Wisconsin law decriminalizes use of testing strips for animal sedative linked to overdose deaths
Xylazine, a tranquilizer used in veterinary medicine, has been increasingly found in fentanyl and heroin. It has no taste or smell and increases the risk for overdose.
Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
That ruling found that drivers in the Amazon Flex program are a part of the state’s unemployment insurance system and entitled to jobless pay if they are laid off.
New restaurant coming to former Mr. Brews space on Madison's Far West Side
"It's going to be a thematic experience," the owner said. "Well, of course, the food as well."
Faulty furnace results in 2 carbon monoxide calls at South Side apartment complex, authorities say
A faulty furnace resulted in carbon monoxide calls Friday and Sunday at a South Side apartment complex, authorities reported.
Democratic Party targeting Dane County Board's only conservative in nonpartisan race
"We'd like to send a message about what the Republican Party can expect here in Dane County come November," the chairperson of the Dane County Democratic Party said.
Treehouse resort planned at former Dawn Manor site in Wisconsin Dells
The resort expansion will feature 21 luxury “treehouses” and 31 additional rental houses on the Lake Delton property.
Wisconsin school board races increasingly influenced by political parties and groups
An analysis of partisan endorsements by Ballotpedia found that 261 partisan groups or individuals have endorsed 182 candidates running for nonpartisan school board seats in Wisconsin's April 2 election.
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram: The cheese stands alone in Wisconsin
An old ad slogan said “It ain’t easy being cheesy.” We don’t think the mascot who said it was from Wisconsin.
Beer Baron: The tale of Karben4 has a sad, post-pandemic ring
The last Beer Baron was a glimpse into how the sausage (this column) is made.
Madison brewery owner apologizes for game machine graffiti at Aftershock arcade
Kyle Metz, owner of Black Rose Blending Co., apologized for the vandalism at Aftershock Classic Arcade Bar, citing mental health problems.
Locally owned Forage Kitchen continues to expand
Building updates are underway and will include outdoor patio seating.
Packers GM Brian Gutekunst doesn't fear impending deal for this ascending player
“I think the nice thing about having a guy in your building for the last four years,” Gutekunst said Monday, “is you absolutely know who he is.”
Worker dies after becoming trapped while cleaning western Wisconsin city's water tank, police say
Carlos Medina, 30, of El Paso, Texas, died Saturday after becoming stuck in the city of Blair's water tank, the Trempealeau County Sheriff’s Office said.
Donald Trump's MAGA movement will fail without policy ideas -- Mark K. Allen
Donald Trump and the "make America great again" movement have successfully captured the Republican Party. They've done this with no real agenda for our nation.
Access to contraception can stop unwanted pregnancies -- Audrey Pendergast
The abortion topic is well covered in the news media.
State agent's shooting trial veers into grilling of victim on drug dealing, rap lyrics
Quadren Wilson took the stand Tuesday afternoon and was grilled by a defense attorney about his life and criminal history.
Ed Wreh is best candidate to represent us on County Board -- Meghan Fessler
Please mark your calendars for the upcoming April 2 election. Make plans to vote now and please join me in voting for Ed Wreh for Dane County Board.