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Restaurant reviews: The 15 best-reviewed restaurants of 2023 in the Madison area

Thu, 12/28/2023 - 7:35am
After some tough decisions, here are the restaurants I enjoyed most this year.

5 ways to stay healthy this winter as respiratory viruses surge

Thu, 12/28/2023 - 7:10am
Holiday gatherings can increase the spread of flu, RSV and COVID-19, but key actions can reduce the risk, health officials say.

UW-La Crosse chancellor fired after producing online porn

Thu, 12/28/2023 - 6:30am
Joe Gow, the longest-tenured chancellor within Universities of Wisconsin system, was already planning on retiring at the end of the school year.

Redistricting ruling sets up compressed timeline for new Wisconsin maps. Here's why

Thu, 12/28/2023 - 6:25am
Once the Wisconsin Elections Commission has maps, officials begin the process of incorporating the new boundaries into the statewide voter database WisVote.

Who are the 2 referees the Wisconsin Supreme Court named to review new maps?

Thu, 12/28/2023 - 6:20am
The consultants the Wisconsin Supreme Court hired Friday will be central to the justices' upcoming decision to choose new legislative maps for the state.

Packers suspend Jaire Alexander for 'conduct detrimental to the team’

Thu, 12/28/2023 - 5:35am
The NFL’s highest-paid cornerback won’t play in Sunday night’s must-win matchup against the Minnesota Vikings after appointing himself as a captain before Green Bay’s victory over the Carolina Panthers.

Madison officials decry recent hate speech incidents

Thu, 12/28/2023 - 5:30am
“Our community must not give in to hate, ignorance, or intimidation,” said Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway in a statement. “No matter our background we must all come together to support each other, especially in moments of crisis.”

11 restaurants or bars in the Madison area that closed in 2023

Thu, 12/28/2023 - 5:30am
Here are some of the restaurants you might miss in the Madison area.

Wisconsin football gets good news on offensive line

Thu, 12/28/2023 - 5:25am
The Wisconsin football offensive line anticipates three starters to return next season.

Teen girl charged with arson in $7M fire at Sparta Walmart

Thu, 12/28/2023 - 5:15am
The Sparta girl faces charges of arson, first-degree recklessly endangering safety, criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct.

5 things to watch in 2024 with Wisconsin volleyball

Thu, 12/28/2023 - 4:45am
With the core of the team returning, the Badgers figure to be among the favorites to contend for Big Ten and national titles again next year.

Bucks dominate shorthanded Nets in New York

Thu, 12/28/2023 - 4:15am
Host Brooklyn didn't play three starters and barely played two others in the loss to Milwaukee.

Waunakee boys basketball victory leads prep stars of the night

Thu, 12/28/2023 - 3:45am
Eli Selk led the Warriors' victory over Whitnall. Here’s how other high school sports events played out Wednesday.

Multiple callers report gunshots on Southwest Side on Christmas Eve, Madison police say

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 10:45pm
The shots were reported around 10:25 p.m. Sunday in the 6700 block of Schroeder Road, Madison police said.

Man in dark clothing crossing Far East Side street hit by vehicle, Madison police say

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 10:45pm
The man was conscious and alert when police arrived, Madison police said.

Sprinklers stem possible arson fire at Far East Side apartment, authorities say

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 10:45pm
No injuries were reported and no one in the 65-unit apartment complex was displaced, the Madison Fire Department said.

Herb Kohl, former US senator and owner of the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team, dead at 88

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 6:16pm
Kohl was a popular figure in Wisconsin, purchasing the Bucks to keep them from leaving town, and spending generously from his fortune on civic and educational causes throughout the state.

Here's how a new Wisconsin football assistant fared recruiting in the SEC

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 11:37am
Wisconsin's expected new wide receiver coach fared well in recruiting high school and college talent in the SEC.

How will Bus Rapid Transit work in Madison? Answers to your questions

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 10:30am
Metro Transit is planning a major public relations push early next year to let riders know about how the system will work.

Cooks' Exchange: Classics in time for Christmas

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 9:25am
Christmas arrived with nary a cookie jar filled to capacity and I wondered why. It took only a few minutes to realize that more than a few interruptions in what had previously been planned could still be offered just a…

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