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Local digest for Friday, Nov. 14, 2025

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 3:52pm
1 killed, 1 hurt in Highway 14 crash

Wisconsin’s $700 million hemp industry at stake after ban slipped into federal government shutdown bills

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 3:45pm
About 98% of Wisconsin’s hemp industry involves consumable products, meaning the ban could wipe out more than $700 million in economic production and nearly 3,500 jobs.

Here’s how each member of the Wisconsin delegation voted on the federal spending bill

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 2:42pm
The Senate and the House both narrowly passed the legislation, with a handful of Democrats joining Republicans to fund the federal government through January.

States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after shutdown ends (copy)

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 2:08pm
With the longest U.S. government shutdown over, state officials said Thursday they are working quickly to get full SNAP food benefits to millions of people.

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Thu, 11/13/2025 - 1:36pm
Dodgers didn’t buy best World Series in memory

US Marshals Service arrests man in Sun Prairie who fled after Monona police pursuit

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 12:40pm
A warrant was issued for the man’s arrest on Oct. 28 for tentative charges of second-degree recklessly endangering and attempted eluding.

Authorities identify 3 killed in rollover crash on Southwest Side

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 11:40am
None of the vehicle’s occupants were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash, police said.

1 killed, 1 injured in crash on Highway 14 in Fitchburg

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 10:50am
The crash happened about 8:50 a.m. on Highway 14, just north of Lacy Road, the Fitchburg Fire Department reported.

Man robbed of money, apartment keys at gunpoint on Far East Side

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 10:25am
The robbery happened about 4:10 a.m. Wednesday at Commercial Avenue and Sprecher Road, Madison police said.

Babysitter arrested in sexual assault of child in Madison

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 10:05am
A child texted their mother that they were assaulted by their babysitter, a 27-year-old man, Madison police reported.

WARF gives $206.9 million to UW-Madison, Morgridge Institute to boost research

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 9:58am
As part of the grant, WARF is transferring its ownership stake in the Discovery Building, along with money for future support of the facility.

6-story building proposed where Winnebago Street meets Yahara River

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 9:15am
A preliminary proposal calls for about 162 apartments and 180 parking stalls. Neighbors say the building would overwhelm the residential Merry Street.

Oliva changes hands after 17 years, adds lunch hours and menu items

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 8:50am
New owner Jayanthi Ramu has expanded Oliva’s hours to include lunch service.

Spectrum Brands' fiscal Q4 earnings top analysts’ expectations, revenue misses

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 8:15am
Spectrum posted earnings of $55.6 million, or $2.29 per share, on revenue of $733.5 million. Earnings, adjusted to account for discontinued operations, were $2.61 per share.

Epstein files prompt Donald Trump to get a new hat in Phil Hands cartoon

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 7:35am
House Democrats have released emails from notorious sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein that mention President Donald Trump.

8 wintry wonders for your Madison-area weekend

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 7:10am
It’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but Madison’s recent, albeit brief, snowfall has many eyeing the winter days ahead.

Destroy ‘Affinity Squad’ files targeting anti-war groups in Madison

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 6:30am
This State Journal editorial ran on Nov. 10, 1975:

Restaurant reviews: Back for seconds, a look at 4 recently visited spots

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 6:20am
Looking for restaurant ideas? Here are four options, based on recent Wisconsin State Journal reviews.

Why a 'must-win' matchup offers Packers a chance to get back on track

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 6:03am
While there are still eight games remaining on the schedule, Green Bay has an opportunity to sort out its issues against a team navigating a mid-season coaching change.

Ukrainian artist realizes dream of teaching art after moving to Wisconsin

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 5:55am
It took just four words to change Serhii Komnarenko’s life: You can do it.

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