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Monona officer hurt when driver rear-ends squad car during traffic stop, police say

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 8:25am
The crash happened about 9:15 p.m. just off Stoughton Road near where Stoughton Road and Pflaum Road intersect, police said.

Beer Baron: Milwaukee Brewing's revival is evidenced by its pours

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 6:45am
With Milwaukee Brewing Co. about to reestablish its presence in the city in its name, I’m ready to declare Eagle Park Brewing’s reboot of the brand a success.

5 questions with Monona Grove girls soccer player Belle Dehner

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 6:07am
From her favorite food to her favorite athlete, meet Belle Dehner.

F-35 noise holds up housing as discord grows between Madison and airport officials

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 5:55am
Internal emails obtained by the Wisconsin State Journal show Dane County airport staff are frustrated by city efforts to put housing in neighborhoods where aircraft noise can impact health.

Landmarks Commission approves Essen Haus block redevelopment, final approval awaits

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 5:45am
The proposal from developer JCap Real Estate would replace the Essen Haus German restaurant and other buildings nearby with housing, a hotel and parking.

For the Packers' quarterback-turned-receiver, an against-the-odds switch is just another challenge

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 5:37am
Green Bay coaches are experimenting with the former USFL MVP quarterback as a pass catcher during OTAs after liking what they saw from him on the scout team last season.

Meet Cameron Miller, Wisconsin football's 4-star receiver commit for its 2025 class

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 5:13am
The Wisconsin football program found another New Jersey prep standout on the recruiting trail. Get to know the record-breaking receiver who's expected play a pivotal role in the offense.

Blame Madison's mayor for out of control spending, development -- Ginny White

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 5:00am
Residents need to stop blaming city employees for unwelcome changes in Madison’s quality of life.

Nation needs a stronger grid of electrical power lines -- Joshua Rockley

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 5:00am
The U.S. power grid is outdated. Interstate power lines carry less electricity than technologically possible, and to fewer places. This is because infrastructure lags behind our needs. Reforming our country’s transmission policy would make it easier to build more grid…

Dane County can't afford Melissa Agard as next executive -- Thomas Willan

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 5:00am
The last 12 years of tax-and-spend Parisinomics are finally over in Dane County. It is now time for new leadership that does not include Melissa Agard, who is a clone of retiring Dane County Executive Joe Parisi.

Involve residents in Madison's housing crisis mitigation -- Theresa J. K. Drinka

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 5:00am
When my family returned to Madison in 1967, we could not find an affordable place to live. We accepted that and found an affordable apartment in Sun Prairie. As our income rose, we moved to a rental in Madison. As…

Brewers waste golden opportunity while bullpen does heavy lifting against Marlins

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 4:45am
Milwaukee was leading late despite seeing starter Joe Ross leave after the first inning because of a low back strain. Here's how Miami pulled off the comeback.

5 high school lacrosse stars from the Madison/WiscNews area: May 21 edition

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 4:37am
Big goal totals highlighted some notable performances on the lacrosse field last week. Vote for your favorite.

Suspicious death in Trempealeau County now considered a homicide

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 10:30pm
The Trempealeau County Sheriff's Office believes a suspicious death on Wednesday, which occurred near Highway 53 and Highway TT in Ettrick, was a homicide.

Man sentenced to four years in prison for overdose death

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 5:30pm
Steven L. Price Jr., 27, of Madison, is at the Wisconsin Department of Corrections' Redgranite Correctional Institution on narcotics, battery and other convictions.

Wisconsin applies meningitis, chickenpox K-12 vaccine rules that Republicans blocked

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 4:15pm
The state Department of Health Services said the Legislature's suspension of the rules last year ended last month.

One dead, another seriously hurt in Lafayette County UTV crash

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 3:30pm
Dustin P. Matzke, 40, of New Glarus, was pronounced dead at Memorial Hospital. Meghan L. Budish, 44, also New Glarus, was flown to UW Hospital in Madison.

Vote coming on $2.7 billion settlement, landmark revenue-sharing system with athletes

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 2:55pm
The Power Five conferences and NCAA are set to vote on a landmark lawsuit while smaller leagues balk at the terms.

No new age restrictions for World Naked Bike Ride after girl participated last year

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 2:30pm
The bike ride is a protest against petroleum and for body positivity, organizers say.

Ask the Weather Guys: Has this year’s tornado activity been abnormal?

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 1:30pm
Tornado Alley has shifted and tornadoes have been more common of late. The role climate change is playing remains unclear.

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