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RNC: Trump campaign upset with empty Wisconsin delegate floor seats

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 1:54pm
“Last night we had 23 seats open at one point," delegate and former Republican Party of Wisconsin chairman Paul Farrow told delegates. "Now here’s the thing, I’ve got people upstairs who are dying to come down on the floor and…

Madison won't pick up large items from big apartment buildings next year

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 1:36pm
The city estimates that 900 properties will have to soon rely on private companies to pick up large items from the curb or otherwise face fines.

Live coverage of Day 3 of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 1:26pm
The third day of the Republican National Convention kicked off Wednesday with Republicans shifting their focus to issues of national security and foreign policy.

‘Crotch rocket’ motorcycle hits 123 mph in police pursuit in Grant County, authorities say

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 12:25pm
The 55-year-old Bagley man who was driving the motorcycle was taken to the Grant County Jail, with incident referred to the Grant County District Attorney's Office, authorities said.

Reckless driver crashes into Mississippi River, Grant County authorities say

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 12:05pm
The driver swam out of his car, got to shore, left the area with a passerby and did not report the crash to law enforcement, authorities said.

1 killed, 1 injured in crash that closes eastbound I-90 in Juneau County, authorities say

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 11:00am
The crash happened shortly before 5:30 a.m. Wednesday on eastbound I-90 at mile marker 68 near Mauston, Sgt. Brian Zaemisch said in a statement.

Man faces OWI after head-on crash closes westbound Beltline early Wednesday, authorities say

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 8:40am
The crash happened about 12:15 a.m. Wednesday on the westbound Beltline between Whitney Way and Gammon Road, police said.

New housing permits in Madison metro area down from 2021 peak amid housing crisis

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 8:00am
New building permits in the Madison region are falling, a troublesome sign as Dane County needs to add 7,000 housing units a year to keep up with demand.

It's a $22M referendum or $6M in cuts: Madison mayor unveils 2 long-term budget options

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 7:50am
The city's property tax referendum would mean $20 a month in new taxes to the average home.

How a tornado-ravaged cemetery near Argyle is being put back together

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 7:45am
The effort to upright toppled headstones and shifted bases at Apple Grove Cemetery could take weeks.

Ep. 90 BadgerExtra podcast: Summer recruiting recap and Big Ten Media Days preview

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 7:37am
BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski break down the Badgers’ work on the recruiting trail this summer and what to watch for at Big Ten Media Days.

Opera in the Park is this Saturday; here's how to make the most of it

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 7:35am
From ice cream and light sticks to lawn chairs and blankets, here are some options for having the most fun.

4 questions facing a Packers linebacker unit that has roster spots to fill

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 7:17am
The new defensive scheme calls for two linebackers to be on the field. One is all but guaranteed a starting spot, but who will be the second starter?

Wisconsin Republicans appear united behind GOP platform despite policy differences

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 6:50am
Wisconsin Republicans are largely united behind the national Republican Party platform and nominees for president and vice president, but some of the national platform policies conflict with the state party.

Wisconsin football shifts former star lineman into on-field coaching role

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 6:37am
Luke Fickell said this offseason he had to get the offensive line coaching position right. That group will now get guidance from an 11-year NFL pro and Wisconsin standout.

Former Wisconsin fan favorite makes rare appearance to Madison

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 6:13am
The former Badgers guard and his wife, a former Indiana star, returned to the area for a few days and visited some of their favorite spots.

Climate change exhibit outside RNC features actors, catastrophic scenes

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 5:45am
The art installation called Danger Season is designed to raise awareness about the impact of climate change during the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Polzin: Baseball was love at first sight for Brewers radio host who has since lost vision

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 5:43am
Tim Allen fell in love with the Brewers and baseball like most fans: Seeing a game in person. It set the stage for him to do more than 2,500 shows.

Wisconsin's unbreakable high school sports records | Meet the most prolific girls basketball scorer

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 5:13am
This is part of a series examining Wisconsin high school records that are unlikely to be broken. We look at three girls basketball scoring records held by a WNBA player.

Another storm batters Southcentral Wisconsin; here's what got hit and how hard

Tue, 07/16/2024 - 4:22pm
In Rock County, which has experienced many storms this year, "We are doing the best we can with the resources we have," said Tammy Kettleson, deputy emergency management director.

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