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5 things to know about Wisconsin football's linebacker signee from Hawaii

Wed, 12/20/2023 - 11:24am
The Hawaiian Pipeline continues as Luke Fickell and his staff signed an edge rusher.

The checkered history of the poinsettia's namesake and the flower's origins get new attention

Wed, 12/20/2023 - 11:09am
Like Christmas trees, Santa and reindeer, the poinsettia has long been a ubiquitous symbol of the holidays in the U.S. and Europe. But nearly 200 years after the plant with the bright crimson leaves was introduced in the U.S., attention…

Janesville man gets no chance for release until 2068 for killing woman at Wisconsin Dells hotel

Wed, 12/20/2023 - 11:05am
Jeremy Mondy, 37, of Janesville, pleaded guilty in September to first-degree intentional homicide in the shooting death of the woman at The VUE Boutique Hotel in February 2021.

Rite Aid banned from facial recognition tech use for 5 years after faulty theft targeting in stores

Wed, 12/20/2023 - 10:43am
Rite Aid has been banned from using facial recognition technology for five years over allegations that a surveillance system it used incorrectly identified potential shoplifters, especially Black, Latino, Asian or female shoppers. The deal announced late Tuesday settles Federal Trade…

Garver Feed Mill readies for the winter Dane County Farmers' Market

Wed, 12/20/2023 - 10:40am
The Dane County Farmers’ Market will not hold markets on Dec. 23 or Dec. 30.

5 things to know about Wisconsin football's 4-star quarterback signee

Wed, 12/20/2023 - 9:54am
The Badgers have their quarterback as Texas native Mabrey Mettauer put ink to paper. Here's what to know about the four-star.

5 things to know about Wisconsin football's 4-star running back signee

Wed, 12/20/2023 - 9:49am
The Wisconsin staff has a potential game-changer coming to Madison. Here's what to know about this four-star running back.

5 things to know about Wisconsin football's fast-rising linebacker signee

Wed, 12/20/2023 - 9:40am
The recruit from South Dakota intends to enroll early and is ascending the recruiting rankings.

Cooks' Exchange: Beef stew for days up north

Wed, 12/20/2023 - 9:25am
Last week’s column featuring summer’s best barbecue beans and meatballs stirred many memories in countless households with phone calls and computer messages asking for more.

5 things to know about Wisconsin football's 4-star offensive lineman signee from Minnesota

Wed, 12/20/2023 - 9:25am
One of the top-rated prospects of the Badgers' class could push for playing time, and at least provides depth. Here's why.

5 things to know about Wisconsin football's cornerback signee from SEC country

Wed, 12/20/2023 - 9:17am
The Wisconsin secondary receives a boost from an intriguing dual-sport athlete and consensus three-star recruit from Alabama.

Lawsuit alleges State Bar of Wisconsin minority program is unconstitutional

Wed, 12/20/2023 - 9:05am
A conservative law firm filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday alleging that the State Bar of Wisconsin's “diversity clerkship program” unconstitutionally discriminates based on race.

'Bold' Lake Monona waterfront plan gets unanimous committee approval, heads to City Council

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 9:35am
A special city committee on Monday enthusiastically and unanimously approved a draft master plan that dramatically reimagines the Lake Monona waterfront.

Lane's Bakery fans pour into store for one last kringle and whipped cream cake

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 9:30am
Unless someone steps in at the last minute, the 69-year-old bakery on the South Side of Madison will close on Christmas Eve.

Nuestro Mundo plans for full-day, dual language 4K program

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 9:25am
Nuestro Mundo principal Josh Forehand said there has been overwhelming support from families for a full day program. The school already offers a half day 4K option, but demand for that program exceeds current capacity.

2 injured, 1 seriously, in fiery head-on crash in Grant County, authorities say

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 9:20am
The crash happened shortly after 4 p.m. Friday on Highway H, just west of Highway D in the town of Smelser, Grant County Sheriff Nate Dreckman said.

McFarland School District to put referendum question on April election ballot

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 8:55am
The district wants additional funding to maintain current class sizes and offer competitive pay to teachers and substitutes.

OWI arrest leads to another OWI arrest Downtown, Madison police say

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 8:35am
As officers were arresting a woman for a first offense of OWI, another vehicle crashed into a parked car nearby, leading to the second OWI arrest, Madison police said.

Readers give more than $207,000 for toys for children at Christmas

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 8:00am
Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to children in families in need in the greater Madison area. You can help again this year. Send your gift online at go.madison.com/stocking or mail it to:

Have questions for Santa? So did we. Here's what he he had to say.

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 7:35am
We asked Santa to answer all the burning questions kids have about the jolly old fellow, and his reindeer too.

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