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Last Concerts on the Square this season postponed due to rain

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 11:10am
The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra has postponed Wednesday’s Concerts on the Square performance because of the threat of severe weather.

Baraboo mayor: decision time on what to do with the Baraboo Civic Center

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 10:44am
"It is worthwhile to discuss what some possible other uses might be to make this asset a more vital part of the community," Mayor Rob Nelson said.

What took Baked Wings & Things so long to open on State Street?

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 10:30am
The restaurant offers two types of service: order-at-the-counter, or full-service meals in the dining room, which has a new bar.

Middleton nail salon owner pleads guilty to tax evasion

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 10:15am
Tam Phan, 40, of Middleton, the owner of Happy Nails & Spa, faces up to five years in prison when she is sentenced on Oct. 28.

Cat dies in North Side house fire

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 9:55am
No occupants were home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.

Authorities identify man who died after Rock County crash on Friday

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 7:35am
The crash remains under investigation by the Town of Beloit Police Department and the Rock County Medical Examiner’s Department.

1 dead, 3 injured in 3-vehicle crash on Highway 19 between Sun Prairie, Marshall

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 7:20am
The crash happened about 12:25 a.m. Tuesday at Highway 19 and Weidemann Drive, and investigators are trying to determine the sequence of events.

Instructional software UW-Madison uses now has AI tools. Here's what to know

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 6:55am
Canvas, the software UW-Madison uses to manage coursework, has new AI tools faculty can use to assist with grading and create quizzes.

Man in custody faces homicide charge in North Side shooting

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 6:50am
Lee Scott III, of Madison, was shot multiple times in the 2100 block of Schlimgen Avenue shortly after 4 a.m. July 22 and died at a hospital three days later.

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway pulls over 20 mph violator in Phil Hands' cartoon

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 6:40am
The city of Madison has implemented a "20 is plenty" policy on neighborhood streets in the capital city. Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway hopes the plan will lead to safer driving and fewer traffic deaths.

Hot-hitting Andrew Vaughn, Brewers bash Cubs again

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 5:40am
Andrew Vaughn's remarkable turnaround peaked Tuesday night as the Brewers newcomer hit a grand slam and had a career-high six RBIs in a 9-3 win over the Chicago Cubs.

Wisconsin men's basketball freshman still not done with summer international ascent

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 5:37am
After finishing fourth with New Zealand at the FIBA U19 World Cup, the soon-to-be Badger is headed to play with the senior national team at the FIBA Asian Cup.

Why frustration remains 10 years after Middleton girls basketball's state semifinal loss

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 5:03am
A blown lead and record-setting night from an eventual WNBA star remain on the mind of those who experienced a disheartening defeat to Divine Savior Holy Angels in 2015.

Administration's incompetent leadership isn't helping America | Dean Siewert

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 5:00am
What benefit does our country gain by having unqualified and uninformed people at the highest levels of government?

Congress must reassert its authority to manage trade policy | George Perkins

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 5:00am
Congress must resume their authority to set trade policy. The U.S. Constitution clearly requires Congress, not the president, to regulate international trade -- including duties, excise taxes and tariffs.

Democrats should pick moderate to succeed Tony Evers | Adam Brabender

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 5:00am
I have some advice for the Democratic Party: we would be wise to pick a moderate as the nominee for governor next year.

Clean up area lakes before we invest in Madison LakeWay | Scott Seymour

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 5:00am
The Madison LakeWay project, which is intended to develop the shoreline on Lake Monona along John Nolen Drive, is a lofty goal with a steep price tag.

US must put an end to humanitarian crisis in Gaza | Dan Butler

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 5:00am
Every day dozens of children are dying in Gaza, either as a direct result of Israeli attacks or, more recently, from simply starving to death.

Good Samaritan parable has lessons for today's politics | Margaret Felker

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 5:00am
Several weeks ago, my church service featured the well-known parable of the Good Samaritan, a story Jesus tells in answer to the question, "Who is my neighbor?"

Black Sox, Ohtani's interpreter and more: A look at prominent sports betting scandals

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 12:00am
Betting scandals have been a concern for professional sports leagues for as long as they’ve existed, but a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in May 2018 has led to a wave of gambling incidents involving athletes and officials. The ruling struck…

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