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GOP bill would suspend northern Wisconsin doe hunt in attempt to regrow herd

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 11:30am
Hunters in the state's Northern Forest Hunting Zone have complained for years that the number of deer roaming the landscape has been dwindling.

Oregon wrestling freshman 'has more to prove' after being ranked No. 1 before career began

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 11:25am
Lofty expectations placed on the freshman don't deter him, as he has set an even higher standard. Here's his motivation for improving,

What to know about Wisconsin men's basketball's opponent, Indiana

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 11:22am
The Wisconsin men's basketball team will look for a bounceback win at the Kohl Center, but it faces a tough test in the Hoosiers.

Waupun man charged with homicide in father’s death

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 10:40am
A 42-year-old Waupun man was charged with first-degree homicide on Thursday for allegedly causing the death of his father.

Driftless Social is starting to roll out its food, after 2-plus years of suspense

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 8:55am
Seven appetizers will be available this week to go with the drinks they've been serving for the last year.

5 Madison, WiscNews high school hockey stars: Jan. 18 edition

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 4:37am
Despite some games being canceled, several area boys and girls hockey players had standout performances this past week. Here are five standout performers.

Giannis-less Bucks soundly beaten in Cleveland

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 9:20pm
With Giannis Antetokounmpo nursing a bruised shoulder, the Bucks fell behind quickly in a loss to the Cavaliers.

Wisconsin football lands fifth commitment of 2025 class in 3-star safety

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 7:43pm
The Badgers continues to add to their future defensive backfield with the commitment of an Ohio safety. Here's what we know

Vernon County man stole 3 vehicles in 3 hour span, police say

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 7:20pm
The theft spree began at 5:45 a.m., when a Wheatland resident reported that a black Ford F-250 pickup truck had been taken from a home on Will Kumlin Road, a mile Northwest of State Highway 82.

Interim chancellor 'happy to provide the stability' at UW-La Crosse

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 6:56pm
As staff and students return to campus after winter break, leaders gathered Wednesday in a packed ballroom at UW-La Crosse to show cohesion and establish a sense of stability at the institution.

Compared to Madison, suburbs seem to have had more luck clearing roads of snow and ice

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 6:41pm
"The fact that the Beltline is totally dry and surrounding jurisdictions have clear main streets is evidence that Madison could also have clearer main streets," said Ken Streit.

How the Packers’ line has keyed Jordan Love’s ascent, offense’s improvement

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 6:35pm
Packers coach Matt LaFleur couldn't be more pleased with his offensive line.

Packers sticking with kicker Anders Carlson: ‘We’re going to see this thing through with him’

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 5:58pm
Packers kicker Anders Carlson missed an extra point Sunday against the Cowboys and has missed at least one kick in 9 of the last 11 games.

Decision made on Sun Prairie West boys basketball coach's future

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 5:50pm
Administrators have made a determination about the direction of the Wolves' program. Here's what we know.

Silver Dollar Tavern, Madison's oldest bar, gets a new life right next door

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 4:25pm
The Teasdale Family, fourth-generation owners of the Silver Dollar Tavern, have gifted the 43-foot-long, mahogany wooden bar and other memorabilia to the Wisconsin Historical Society

Driver waved a gun at woman, kids, Madison police say

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 4:20pm
Police have not made any arrests yet amid the ongoing investigation.

Caretaker arrested in elder abuse case, Madison police say

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 3:20pm
Officers were dispatched to the East Towne Mall just before 7 p.m., where witnesses had reported the incident.

A year in jail ordered in fatal distracted driving crash on I-94

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 3:00pm
A Muskego man whose truck smashed into a car stopped in a traffic backup received five years of probation with a year of it in jail.

Knife-wielding robber hits employee, steals car, police say

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 2:50pm
The man had reportedly been asking about a loan when he pulled out a knife and demanded money, striking the employee before stealing her vehicle.

Police investigating burglary alarm find nothing stolen

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 2:20pm
Officers were dispatched to the alarm in the 700 block of Cottage Grove Road around 12:40 a.m. The first officer to arrive found broken glass on the scene. Police cleared the building.

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