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New York Daily News: Donald Trump has no plan to comprehensively reform immigration

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 6:40pm
Candidate Donald Trump had his fellow Republicans in Congress kill a comprehensive bipartisan immigration deal a year ago that they helped write to deprive President Joe Biden of a legislative success. So where is President Trump’s bill to fix an…

Women's March puts abortion front and center of state Supreme Court race

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 5:32pm
Both Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford have said they would remain impartial if a case involving abortion comes before the court.

Woman arrested in attack on bus driver that led to crash

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 3:10pm
Raeven O. Johnson, 26, was booked into the jail early Tuesday. She is tentatively charged with second-degree recklessly endangering safety, battery to a public transit officer and disorderly conduct.

Wisconsin women's basketball junior adds latest footnote to illustrious career

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 1:03pm
The Badgers forward became the fifth player in program history to earn multiple first-team Big Ten honors with her selection.

Powerful system set to pound Wisconsin with heavy rain, snow, wind. See what will fall and where

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 12:10pm
A powerful storm system will deliver heavy snow and rain and high winds to Wisconsin through Wednesday, with a few dozen miles separating near-blizzard conditions from rain and light snow.

Madison man gets 15 years in 2018 murder; motive remains elusive

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 10:55am
Kendal J. Harris, 31, pleaded no contest on Oct. 29 to being party to the crime of first-degree reckless homicide in the shooting death of DeAnthony Miggins in 2018.

Dane County plans to hire lobbyist for $135,000 as state budget talks begin

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 10:30am
The pending hire coincides with biennial budget talks at the state Capitol, where much is on the line for local governments.

Wisconsin men's basketball secures commitment of 2026 New Zealand guard

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 10:27am
The Badgers picked up a second commitment from New Zealand in as many recruiting cycles with the addition of a 6-foot-4 point guard/shooting guard.

Here's how Madison keeps its fleet of electric buses running

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 9:40am
In just 10 minutes, the city can recharge the electric buses on its east-west Bus Rapid Transit line enough to send them to the other end of the line, where they get charged again.

Bobcat sitting in middle of Fitchburg road safely removed by police, Wisconsin WildCare

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 7:25am
A caller reported the bobcat sitting in the road in the area of Commerce Park Drive and Cottonwood Drive about 3 p.m. Saturday.

Dane County staff report retaliation, workplace complaints to new Ombuds office

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 7:00am
"(E)mployees love their jobs and appreciate their benefits greatly, but don't trust that the administration is looking out for their best interests," the Ombuds 2024 report concluded.

Madison housing costs could rise 'significantly' under Trump tariffs

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 6:55am
Increases in the cost or availability of building materials "may significantly raise the cost of new housing in a region where housing costs are already high."

Tom Still: Attracting outside investors can help more young Wisconsin companies grow

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 6:50am
Maybe it’s time for Wisconsin to incentivize a “trade mission” of sorts in search of venture capital.

Brewers boost rotation depth by adding veteran lefty Jose Quintana, AP source says

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 6:45am
Jose Quintana, 36, is coming off a 2024 season in which he went 10-10 with a 3.75 ERA in 31 starts for the New York Mets.

Hard-hit Wisconsin Indian tribes need help fighting overdose crisis | Philomena Kebec

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 6:40am
I’ve worked hard for two decades to advocate for the needs of American Indian families, including in my role as chief judge at Sokaogon Chippewa Community Mole Lake. I’m a proud member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior…

Hands on Wisconsin: Zelenskyy's Oval Office meeting devolves into Trumpian chaos

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 6:40am
President Donald Trump invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House last week to sign a "deal" that would allow the U.S. to extract Ukraine's rare earth minerals. But the Oval Office meeting devolved into chaos when Zelenskyy refused…

Esquire Club's longtime owner on regrets and reopening

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 5:40am
John Kavanaugh, whose family owned The Esquire Club for 77 years, said it was a mistake to sell the restaurant to Craig Spaulding a year ago.

3 things that happened since last Wisconsin-Minnesota men's basketball matchup

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 5:37am
Here's what has stood out about the Badgers and Golden Gophers since the last time the two teams met.

Packers linebacker Isaiah McDuffie opts to stay in Green Bay rather than testing free agency

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 5:35am
McDuffie, 25, started all 17 games for the Packers this past season and ranked second on the team with a career-high 97 tackles.

Weary of winter? Check out these 6 Madison-area native plant sales

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 5:30am
Let your gardening dreams begin.

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