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Public meeting set for Highway 51 road construction project planned for next year in Stoughton

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 2:00pm
The meeting to explain the project and get public input will be 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Stoughton Fire Department, 401 E. Main St.

Teens killed, injured in Dodge County crash Monday attended Sun Prairie and Madison schools

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 11:31am
One was a junior and two graduated from Sun Prairie in 2023. A La Follette sophomore was also killed.

Dane County judge set to hear latest lawsuit challenging Act 10 collective bargaining limits

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 10:26am
The latest Act 10 lawsuit is the first to come after the Wisconsin Supreme Court flipped to a liberal majority last year.

Merrimac Ferry re-opens after closing temporarily for maintenance, DOT says

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 10:15am
The Merrimac Ferry temporarily closed for maintenance on Tuesday morning, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation said.

Madison lawyer Michelle Behnke nominated to lead American Bar Association

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 9:40am
Michelle Behnke, who has a solo practice in Madison, is positioned to become president of the 400,000-member ABA.

Notice this Wisconsin license plate trend? Why so many start with this letter

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 9:38am
Since 2017, nearly every license plate issued in Wisconsin starts with this letter.

Knoche's meat will be available at West Side Madison popup

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 8:55am
Andy Ziegler, who opened Athens Grill in the town of Westport in late 2017, and revived part of Knoche's meat business in 2022, has found a new way to sell his meat.

Draft Queen: A toast to summer drinkin’!

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 6:45am
Two new variety packs from standout Midwestern breweries are sure to please. Trust me.

Madison police investigating after body found in woods on Far East Side

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 6:40am
The body was found using a drone and numerous officers, Madison police said.

Fire caused by unattended candle displaces residents of 8 Portage apartments, authorities say

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 6:35am
The fire was contained to the apartment where it started, but there was smoke and water damage to surrounding apartments, authorities said.

Madison-area road projects to watch out for this summer

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 5:55am
Bus Rapid Transit in Madison and Highway M reconstruction are among the major projects.

Dane County eyes drop-in center, safer use site for drug users

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 5:50am
A proposal for a center to reduce harm among drug users, and a study of a potential drug consumption site, involve money from the county's opioid settlement funds.

Why Packers’ new defense could be a game-changer for former first-round pick Devonte Wyatt

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 5:45am
The third-year defensive tackle said he's ready for a "monster leap" after his first two seasons in Green Bay. Here's why the Georgia product feels his time has come.

How MLB velocity has reached high school baseball and why 'it isn't everything'

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 5:37am
Injuries run rampant as the highest level of baseball tries to throw harder and harder. Verona's star throws harder than some pros. Why he and others take measured approaches.

Open Jim: Where will Wisconsin football finish in the 2024 Big Ten standings?

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 5:25am
BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers a question from a reader in his mailbag.

Polzin: It wasn't all jeers for Craig Counsell during his unhappy homecoming

Mon, 05/27/2024 - 7:35pm
The former Brewers manager predicted an "interesting day" in his return to American Family Field. He got that — and a loss — in a game against his former club.

Brewers break scoreless tie in 8th, spoil Craig Counsell's return to Milwaukee

Mon, 05/27/2024 - 6:12pm
The former Brewers manager, who moved on to the Cubs in the offseason, was booed by the sellout crowd Monday.

5 Wisconsin track and field athletes headed to NCAA Outdoor Championships in Oregon

Mon, 05/27/2024 - 5:30pm
Here's who will represent the Badgers as they look to add to their success from the Big Ten championships.

Cameron Huss caps stellar Wisconsin golf career with solid effort at NCAA Championship

Mon, 05/27/2024 - 4:30pm
The Badgers senior fell short of the final round of the National Championship after reaching new heights in his career.

4 teenagers dead after pickup truck collides with semi near Columbus

Mon, 05/27/2024 - 4:15pm
The victims included two Sun Prairie teens, ages 19 and 17; a 16-year-old Madison boy; and an 18-year-old woman.

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