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Local digest for Monday, Nov. 24, 2025

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 3:15pm
Man shot in deer hunting incident

Packers win 2nd in a row, beat Vikings at home

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 3:13pm
Green Bay allowed just six points and had little trouble dispatching Minnesota at Lambeau Field.

Polzin: Packers talking points from a 23-6 win over the Vikings

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 2:57pm
Green Bay got an effective day from its running back and its defense dominated at Lambeau Field.

‘They don’t return home’: Cities across US fail to curb traffic deaths

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 1:30pm
Although traffic deaths have declined since peaking in 2021, the number of deaths remains higher than a decade ago.

‘Wicked: For Good’ is even more popular than the first, soaring to a $226 million global debut (copy)

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 11:09am
Universal Pictures’ two-part “Wicked” gamble continues to defy gravity at the box office. Just a year after part one brought droves of audiences to movie theaters around the country, even more people bought opening weekend tickets to see the epic…

4 observations after rewatching Wisconsin's upset over Illinois

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 10:51am
The Badgers are creating deep passing opportunities, just not hitting them. That and more that stood out after rewatching Saturday's win over Illinois.

Woman shot in Cuba City

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 10:00am
A 57-year-old man in Grant County was shot while he was preparing to take his daughter hunting.

Man shot in deer hunting incident

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 9:30am
A 57-year-old man in Grant County was shot while he was preparing to take his daughter hunting.

22 people ejected, 20 citations issued at Saturday's Wisconsin footballl game

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 9:00am
Citations included six for underage alcohol, four for throwing hard objects and two for trespassing.

22 ejected, 14 arrested during Badgers win against Illinois

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 9:00am
Saturday's ejections and arrest numbers during the Badgers upset victory against Illinois at Camp Randall.

EMPTY STOCKING CLUB

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 7:35am
Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to children in families in need in the greater Madison area.

Readers' $20,000 in gifts bring total to more than $80,000 for toys at Christmas

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 7:35am
Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to children in families in need in the greater Madison area.

Donation to Donald key to pardon in latest cartoon from Phil Hands

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 7:10am
Every year before Thanksgiving, the president of the United States offers a pardon to a lucky turkey. It’s a long-running tradition and, usually, kind of cute.

Garden calendar: For the week of Nov. 23

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 7:00am
Tips for your flowers, plants, trees and shrubs.

Dr. Zorba Paster: What Thanksgiving means to me

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 7:00am
The food is great, but there is so much more.

OUR VIEW: Ron Johnson doesn’t deserve $500,000-plus payout from taxpayers

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 6:40am
Sen. Ron Johnson’s colleagues in the Republican-run House understand the “really bad look.” He should listen to them.

U.S. colleges’ international enrollment drops 17%. How has UW-Madison fared?

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 6:00am
The number of new international students at colleges and universities this fall across the country fell 17%. At UW-Madison the figure was even greater.

Goodman Center volunteers, staff assemble Thanksgiving baskets

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 5:55am
This week, turkeys will be responsible for feeding thousands of people in Dane County alone. Dozens of felt-feathered fowl gathered in a colorful cornucopia at the Goodman Community Center Friday night, stacking boxes of stuffing, cranberries, gravy and brownies Jenga…

What to know about the 2 Packers roster additions ahead of Sunday's game

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 5:50am
Green Bay elevated a linebacker and running back to the active roster in preparation for its home contest against the Minnesota Vikings. Here's where things stand.

Packers' defensive backs know they can't afford to let INTs keep eluding their grasp

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 5:45am
By an unofficial count, the Packers had five chances for interceptions against Jameis Winston on Sunday, and they came away with just one.

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