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Rep. Shelia Stubbs blasts AG Josh Kaul over inaction on task force

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 6:01pm
Former Legislative Black Caucus Chair Rep. Shelia Stubbs ripped Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul for failing to create a task force in the Department of Justice to investigate cases of missing and murdered African American women and girls.

Madison Memorial High School student arrested for having fake gun at school

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 5:32pm
The arrest comes a little more than two weeks after police shot and killed a 14-year-old Mount Horeb student who showed up at his school with a pellet rifle.

Popular Milwaukee steakhouse owner indicted on federal child sex crimes

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 5:00pm
A court document indicates the acts are alleged to have happened in Dane County.

Singapore's new prime minister is a UW-Madison graduate

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 1:45pm
Lawrence Wong took over as prime minister of Singapore on Wednesday, becoming the fourth leader of the country since its independence in 1965.

Senate Republicans' effort to override Gov. Tony Evers' vetoes appears to fail

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 1:38pm
Lawmakers can still convene to consider veto overrides, though such a scenario appears unlikely as lawmakers move from the Capitol to the campaign trail for the November election.

Man arrested for fourth OWI after reporting woman stole his keys, Madison police say

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 11:55am
The 36-year-old Madison man was arrested and jailed on a tentative charge of fourth offense OWI and a probation violation, Madison police said.

Wisconsin election officials fear voter confusion over 2 elections for same congressional seat

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 11:35am
The rare anomaly for the 8th Congressional District in northeastern Wisconsin is due to the timing of former U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher's surprise resignation.

Madison police investigating after injured man found on State Street, taken to hospital

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 11:05am
The 55-year-old man's injuries were not considered life-threatening, Madison police said.

1 westbound lane of East Washington Avenue closed through Monday morning

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 10:40am
Westbound delays are expected, and motorists are advised to use Highway 51 to Highway 30 to East Washington Avenue as an alternate route.

Even with expansion, Ronald McDonald House is forever full

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 10:00am
Strained resources in rural areas and Madison’s reputation for high-quality health care explain some of the demand for the house, where parents can be near their children receiving treatment.

K9 aids in arrest of 2 men who fled Monroe County OWI rollover crash, authorities say

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 9:10am
The driver, a 55-year-old Oshkosh man, faces tentative charges of third offense OWI, obstructing an officer, and fail to notify police of the crash, authorities said.

Even in tiny Evansville, they're talking about housing density

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 8:45am
This northern Rock County city only has 5,791 residents, but it's drawing new people from the Madison area in search of cheaper housing.

More people are moving to the country amid Madison's housing crunch

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 8:45am
High housing prices and low inventory in the Madison areas are pushing residents past the suburbs and into small towns.

People come to Deerfield for the peace and small-town living

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 8:45am
“There’s a very positive impact when you start adding people and that creates excitement in the community."

8 takeaways from 'Top Chef: Wisconsin' episode 'The Good Land'

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 8:15am
"When you thought there were enough curveballs, they throw five more," said cheftestant Danny Garcia.

How much The Varsity Collective paid to Wisconsin athletes in its 1st year

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 8:00am
The top 10 contributors to the collective working with Badgers athletes combined for 73% of all gifts in the 2022-23 fiscal year.

Sun Prairie East stays within school district for new girls basketball coach

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 7:13am
Crystal Brandl has almost 20 years teaching and coaching experience in the Sun Prairie school district.

5 facts about Stoughton's Syttende Mai festival

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 7:00am
Learn about Stoughton's Norwegian heritage festival Syttende Mai, which is taking place this weekend.

Restaurant review: Is Niji the Asian birthday place? It's definitely a fun time

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 6:40am
Lots to choose from in a giant space: sushi, hibachi and a Chinese food menu.

3 odd things to know about Devil's Lake hosting a Big Ten championship

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 6:13am
Exceptions are being made for Wisconsin to host a Big Ten event at Devil's Lake State Park in Baraboo.

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