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3 things that stood out from another Wisconsin men's hockey tie with Minnesota State

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 9:51pm
Three five-minute penalties and corresponding ejections put special teams in the spotlight, but neither team found a way to win Friday night. Here's what stood out.

Waunakee overcomes early turnovers versus Milton to capture another conference title

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 9:43pm
The Waunakee football team won its fifth straight Badger Large Conference title Friday by defeating Milton in the regular season finale.

Week 9 high school football scores

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 5:55pm
A number of games with significant playoff implications highlight the Week 9 high school football schedule. Follow the action with our live scoreboard.

Man charged with 12 felonies for police chase that injured Madison officer

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 5:35pm
Christopher P. Brugger Jr., 36, of Madison, was driving a flat-bed pickup truck he’d stolen from his late father’s estate when police were alerted to his reckless driving on Stoughton Road.

Madison Edgewood doubles team rejoices during Day 2 of state girls tennis tournament

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 5:03pm
Verona's McKenna Nelson will vie for a state title Saturday, while Madison Edgewood's top doubles pairing seeks a spot on the podium.

Here’s which UW system branch campuses have closed, and which are still open

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 5:00pm
More than half of the two-year branch campuses have closed in recent years to adapt to shrinking enrollment.

Obituary index for Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 4:57pm
PICKETT, Lawrence (Larry) Dean, 68 Middleton

'No Kings' protests return as Trump ramps up authoritarian practices, organizers say

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 4:49pm
Big crowds of protesters are expected in thousands of places Saturday, including Madison.

Local digest for Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 4:44pm
Rags, towels caught fire on UW campus

Wall Street rises to finish its best week in 2 months after bank stocks stabilize

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 3:54pm
NEW YORK — Wall Street cruised to the finish of a winning week Friday after banks recovered some of their sharp losses from the previous day.

'Protect the defense': Packers star defensive end sounds off on missed holding calls

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 3:43pm
One of the most disruptive defenders in the NFL voiced his displeasure with how the Packers' defense has been officiated this season.

Week's weather for Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 2:42pm
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3 concerns Packers face in Week 7 showdown with Cardinals

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 2:17pm
From preparing for two different quarterbacks to plotting ways to limit one of the NFL's top tight ends, the Packers have their hands full entering a matchup with the Cardinals.

Minimal damage from hamper fire in UW-Madison Discovery Building

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 2:15pm
A few items and nearby wall were damaged in a late night fire that began in the research center’s kitchen.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin women's hockey's rout of Vermont

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 2:03pm
Cassie Hall, Kelly Gorbatenko and Caroline Harvey each scored twice as the Badgers moved onto the championship game of the Ice Breaker Tournament.

Former West Side jewelry store getting new tenant

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 2:00pm
Bank of America will soon occupy the space near West Towne Mall.

Man arrested after hit-and-run crash into vehicle, residence on North Side injures passenger

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 1:25pm
The man’s passenger was taken to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, Madison police said.

Dangerous West Washington crossing will get traffic signals, fewer lanes

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 1:00pm
The city closed two lanes and is installing traffic signals in response to frequent crashes involving bicyclists and pedestrians.

After shots heard from inside Waushara County house, man who fired at deputies found dead

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 12:40pm
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident Thursday in the town of Wautoma, authorities said.

Dollar Tree shutters a store in Madison

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 12:25pm
The Virginia-based company has also sold all of its Family Dollar stores.

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