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Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin appeal ruling allowing disabled people to obtain ballots electronically

Sat, 06/29/2024 - 8:00am
Republican legislators on Friday appealed a ruling that allows disabled people to download absentee ballots at home in November's presidential election.

Mendota Marsh: Oscar Fox watches the fire work

Sat, 06/29/2024 - 6:40am
Oscar Fox celebrates the Fourth of July by watching the fire do it's work in this week's Mendota Marsh.

Developer proposes 10-story building next to historic Downtown Madison warehouse

Sat, 06/29/2024 - 5:55am
A preliminary proposal would replace existing apartments situated between the Wiedenbeck-Dobelin Warehouse and the Milwaukee Road Depot with a 239-unit residential building.

4 things we learned from Wisconsin men's basketball camps

Sat, 06/29/2024 - 5:37am
The Badgers had a chance to evaluate several commitments and extend offers to several recruits this week. Here's what we learned.

Brewers rookie Jackson Chourio delivers decisive shot against rival

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 10:05pm
With one swing of the bat, the outfielder sent Milwaukee past the Cubs and former Brewers manager Craig Counsell.

Madison resident Steve Stricker makes his move at senior major golf tournament

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 8:15pm
The golfer shot a second straight 66 on Saturday at the U.S. Senior Open in Rhode Island.

Gov. Tony Evers declares state of emergency after tornadoes and flooding

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 7:00pm
Gov. Tony Evers declares a state of emergency after a month of tornadoes and flooding ravaged Wisconsin, giving him the option to call on the National Guard for assistance.

Former Madison Catholic school music director charged with child enticement, sexual assault

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 4:20pm
A former Madison music director is being charged with child enticement and sexual assault.

Stories about food pantries and 'Top Chef' offer a very sad contrast -- Bob Bates

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 3:40pm
The June 25 State Journal article about food pantries, "Surging demand leads to limits," informs us that they are increasingly unable to respond fully to needs in Madison and surrounding communities, and this has been worsening. In recent years, records…

Milwaukee man acquitted of Far West Side homicide; jury accepts self-defense claim

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 3:30pm
Acquitted of homicide, Charles Washington White will be sentenced for possession of a firearm by a felon.

Popular Mexican restaurant El Sabor de Puebla is opening a second location

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 3:05pm
The new restaurant could open by the end of July.

See and hear the spectacle of Wisconsin football's Squat Fest

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 2:37pm
A closer look at the sights and sounds of Squat Fest, Wisconsin football's annual lifting extravaganza.

2 Wisconsin alums to play with help USA Basketball prepare for 2024 Paris Olympics

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 2:25pm
The Badgers will have an alumni contingent on hand to train with the U.S. national team as they prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

How 'super fun, intense' Squat Fest energizes Wisconsin football despite its critics

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 1:55pm
Skeptics took the Badgers' workout/spectacle to task last summer. Here's why the second iteration carried on despite outside scrutiny.

Madison Police making headway in shooting investigations

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 1:50pm
The police believe three incidents that occurred over the weekend of June 7, including one that left a man dead, are unrelated.

Adams County authorities find buried body amid missing persons investigation

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 1:30pm
The person's death is being considered suspicious ahead of further investigation.

Wisconsin Democratic leaders shrug off Biden's debate performance, focus on beating Trump in November

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 1:00pm
Biden and Trump remain dead even in Wisconsin, with both candidates receiving support from 50% of registered voters in the latest Marquette Law School Poll released Wednesday.

Madison firefighters trim man's trees after rooftop rescue

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 12:50pm
A neighbor had climbed to the roof to help the man until firefighters arrived and helped the man down using a ladder. Nobody was injured.

Madison restaurant makes Wine Spectator's best wine restaurants list

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 11:40am
Wine Spectator, a leading authority on wine, named 39 Wisconsin restaurants among its list of the world’s best restaurants for wine.

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