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Drivers, not ice and snow, are key factor in safe roads -- Harry David Snook
I've read a few letters to the editor concerning the road conditions in Madison after the weekend storms. As a regular Uber driver in the area, I will visit many areas of the city and most of the surrounding communities.
Line 5 is key to Wisconsin's supply of propane fuel -- Jordan Karweik
While many of us view propane as a convenient way to cook on a grill, hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin families and farmers depend on propane to heat their homes and water, to dry crops and even power machinery. Portions…
Middleton teen leans on former Olympian's mentorship before representing US at Winter Youth Olympics
Online classes have helped a Middleton native pursue her Olympic dream, and she's received tremendous support even from a trailblazing former Olympian ski jumper.
Madison Edgewood boys hockey victory leads prep stars of the night
The Crusaders took advantage on the power play against Madison West. Here’s how other high school sports events played out Thursday.
67-year-old Jefferson man dead in snowmobile crash in Iowa County
Richard Koch was pronounced dead at the scene near U.S. Highway 18-151 — between Dodgeville and Ridgeway — despite life-saving efforts by emergency medical workers.
Wisconsin football losing a top assistant to SEC power
One of the Badgers top recruiters is leaving the program. Here's what we know.
As Jordan Love’s on-field development accelerated, his steady leadership has remained the same
“He’s true to who he is,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said of his quarterback. “I think he’s a genuine person. I think that’s easy to follow."
Madison SWAT team arrests man on multiple felony warrants on Southwest Side
Police said in a news release that during a past encounter with law enforcement, the suspect had deliberately driven a vehicle into a squad car in order to escape.
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Fence installed around Sun Prairie retention pond where two boys fell in and later died
The city would "continue considering next steps to enhance existing safety measures" but there were no details to share about whether similar fencing would be installed around other ponds.
Couple sentenced to 7 and nearly 3 years in prison for home-improvement fraud
Tyler and Jennifer Hansen pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering in the scheme that lasted nearly two years and targeted homeowners in more than 16 Wisconsin counties.
Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry moves past ‘brutal’ and ‘harsh’ times
He expects the defense’s strong play to continue during Saturday night's NFC divisional playoff game with the San Francisco 49ers.
Assembly Republicans pass revived 'parental bill of rights' legislation
The measure is almost certain to be vetoed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who struck down a similar proposal in 2022.
Man who strung wire across Southwest Side bike path bridge sentenced to probation
A judge told the man what he did was "extremely dangerous" and his explanation for it "defies logic."
Late Madison doctor's mission to the moon will end in the South Pacific
"She's coming back to Earth to put on an unplanned pyrotechnic show," Kay Heggestad's son, Greg Wertsch, wrote on Facebook.
Stephen Fleischman, longtime MMoCA leader, dies at 69
"Steve died the way he lived — bravely, full of love, appreciation of beauty, and openness to the unknown," Fleischman's wife wrote on the family's CaringBridge page.
How to watch, listen, stream Wisconsin women's hockey at Minnesota State
The Badgers women's hockey team takes a five-game winning streak into a WCHA road series on Friday and Saturday.
Ex-cop sentenced to a year in prison for pursuing sex with a 15-year-old girl
With credit for time he spent in jail after his 2019 arrest, Morris Reid will likely serve about two months in prison.
Wisconsin Republican leader derides GOP impeachment attempt targeting state's top elections official
A Republican attempt to impeach Wisconsin's nonpartisan top elections official is nothing more than “a big show for the cameras” and will be ignored, the Assembly's GOP majority leader said.
All Wisconsin children should get blood lead tests, health officials say
Contaminated applesauce is one reason. Lead testing was previously required for children on Medicaid and urged for others in old homes.