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Sunday's Brat Fest events move indoors due to severe weather in forecast

Sat, 05/25/2024 - 9:00pm
“The safety of our attendees, performers, and staff is our top priority,” said Brat Fest Organizer Tim Metcalfe.

Steve Stricker within striking distance of Senior PGA Championship

Sat, 05/25/2024 - 7:20pm
Both Madison residents, Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly, gained strokes on the co-leaders in the third round. Here's where things stand ahead of Sunday's final round.

Strong pitching leads to dominant start to propel Brewers to series win over Red Sox

Sat, 05/25/2024 - 6:50pm
The Brewers had a big third inning and, combined with their first two pitchers dominant early, took the series over Boston at Fenway Park.

Felled tree crushes dog house in this week's You Toon caption contest

Sat, 05/25/2024 - 4:15pm
Fill in the caption with a clever quip by Wednesday and win publication of your line with the cartoon in next Sunday’s newspaper. You’ll also receive a signed print of the cartoon by artist Phil Hands.

Lingering MGE outage should be resolved by Saturday night, officials say

Sat, 05/25/2024 - 3:20pm
Those who lost power due to Tuesday's storm should see full restoration by the end of Saturday, while those who lost power in Friday's storm may have to wait until Sunday.

Where things stand in projects changing Camp Randall, Kohl Center playing surfaces

Sat, 05/25/2024 - 8:00am
The Badgers football field and men's hockey rink are getting new looks as part of construction projects at Wisconsin's two primary athletics venues.

The weather keeps picking a fight with Brat Fest, but Brat Fest is fighting back

Sat, 05/25/2024 - 7:40am
What does the rest of the weekend have in store?

Plan your Madison-area Memorial Day celebrations

Sat, 05/25/2024 - 7:35am
Events and closings scheduled for Memorial Day.

Mendota Marsh: Oscar tries to avoid a Brat Fest meat coma

Sat, 05/25/2024 - 6:40am
Oscar Fox has a plan to avoid his yearly Brat Fest-induced meat coma in this week's Mendota Marsh.

5 high school softball stars: Regionals edition

Sat, 05/25/2024 - 5:03am
A heads-up play on defense and batters making big contact lead the the regional edition of our 5 stars. Vote for this week's supernova, the star of the stars.

William Contreras helps Brewers open series against Red Sox with a bang

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 10:19pm
Contreras jumped on a 1-0 pitch from Boston starter Kutter Crawford and sent it into the second row of Green Monster seats. Here's how Milwaukee fared in the series opener.

Steve Stricker struggles to keep pace at weather-delayed Senior PGA Championship

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 9:57pm
The Madison resident and defending champion struggled while dealing with a delay in action during his second round at Harbor Shores. Here's where he's at entering the third round.

Day of remembrance honors George Floyd nearly four years after his killing

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 8:36pm
Nearly four years after the police killing of George Floyd, civil rights advocate Leslie Redmond posed a question to a panel of speakers Friday: What progress have we seen in the fight for racial justice, and what significant challenges remain?

Kyle Rittenhouse draws big crowds at Texas GOP convention. ‘Very nice guy,’ one fan says

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 8:19pm
As early afternoon set in, a large line at the Texas GOP convention stretched from the middle of the exhibit floor all the way to the lobby of San Antonio’s Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

Trump endorses Wisconsin Rep. Janel Brandjten in Republican primary

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 7:00pm
Brandtjen is one of the Assembly's most prominent election deniers, despite recounts, court decisions and multiple reviews affirming that President Joe Biden defeated Trump in Wisconsin by almost 21,000 votes.

Man and woman charged with reckless homicide for 2021 overdose death

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 6:00pm
A criminal complaint states the victim used what was apparently cocaine containing fentanyl.

Wisconsin men's basketball falls short to former assistant in landing 2025 forward target

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 5:30pm
The class of 2025 forward had been a significant target of the Badgers since they offered him May 2, 2023.

Man who openly carried gun in state Capitol sentenced to 30 days

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 5:00pm
"It's a completely confusing and ridiculous policy that there are areas in which you can carry guns and not carry guns in the same building," a prosecutor said.

Madison's Holy Redeemer Catholic Church damaged by fire after apparent lightning strike

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 3:56pm
From the outside, damage appeared to be confined to the steeple. But there is likely water damage under the steeple.

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