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Assembly Republicans pass bills restricting transgender athletes, gender-affirming care, Evers vows to veto

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 4:00pm
While Wisconsin Republicans have the votes to pass the measures through the Legislature, Evers has already vowed to strike the proposals.

What to know about No. 1 Wisconsin volleyball's next opponents, Rutgers and Maryland

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 2:13pm
Victories over the Scarlet Knights and Terrapins would set the Badgers' record for best start. Here's a look at the teams.

Todd Snider show at Barrymore Theatre canceled due to medical condition

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 2:10pm
The singer-songwriter is getting surgery for a longstanding medical issue.

NorthStar to end Mo-99 production, cutting 93 jobs in Beloit and Madison

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 2:01pm
The Beloit company, which was producing the radioactive isotope Mo-99 for medical imaging, is shifting its focus to other isotopes.

How Wisconsin volleyball has maintained success on the attack in Big Ten play

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 1:13pm
The top-ranked Badgers have stayed undefeated while hitting a league-best .350 against conference competition amid a chase for the program's best start.

Alcohol, drugs found in vehicle after driver crosses Highway 30 median, hits semi, Madison police say

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 12:55pm
The man, who was not identified, was ejected from the vehicle and taken to a local hospital, Madison police said.

Sun Prairie author shares fondness for Wisconsin Dells area with book of must-do activities

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 12:20pm
Melanie McManus shares her fondness and familiarity with Wisconsin Dells and the surrounding area in her new book, "100 Things to do in Wisconsin Dells Before You Die."

Wisconsin woman arrested for thousands in business fraud, authorities say

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 12:10pm
Leida Margaretha allegedly made fraudulent payments and withdraws to several outside business accounts and customers using Loggerhead Deco’s account information, a Portage based manufacturing company.

La Crosse man who severely beat woman wanted for attempted homicide, authorities say

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 11:50am
The woman sustained heavy bruises and lacerations to her face and arms and was taken by ambulance to a local hospital.

What you'll see (and what you won't) at Wisconsin Historical Society's temporary home

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 11:45am
The Wisconsin Historical Society has opened a temporary museum store and an educational maker space across Capitol Square from where its permanent home will open in about three years.

Chippewa County Board votes unanimously to continue investigating Sheriff Travis Hakes

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 11:35am
The Chippewa County Board initiated its investigation into Sheriff Travis Hakes during a June meeting after a county employee alleged in May that Hakes had sexually harassed her.

3.5 billion pounds of cheese? Six fun Wisconsin facts on National Farm Day

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 11:10am
Wisconsin is No. 1 in cheese production, but that's not the only place it excels.

Robin Vos: Impeachment of Justice Janet Protasiewicz still on the table

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 10:55am
Vos said the decision to impeach liberal Justice Janet Protasiewicz could now hinge on how she rules in a redistricting case Republicans say she has prejudged.

4-star 7-footer visiting Wisconsin men's basketball grew up in Mount Horeb as Badgers fan

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 10:45am
Teams have been looking for an answer to Purdue's 7-foot-4 Zach Edey. The Badgers are hosting a four-star prospect who grew up a Wisconsin fan.

$4 million home with indoor golf on this weekend's Parade of Homes

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 9:15am
The scattered-site, self-guided tour is set to take place this weekend, and again Oct. 20-22.

UW-Madison adds graduate program on affordable, environmentally friendly housing

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 9:10am
In response to the housing shortage and affordability crisis, UW-Madison has added a graduate program focused on housing affordability and sustainability.

Man arrested after driving into building, pedestrian, vehicle, Middleton police say

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 8:20am
After being taken into custody, the driver was taken to a hospital for evaluation, Middleton police said.

'Oh my God this child is dying': 15-year-old dies in shooting on Madison's Far East Side

Wed, 10/11/2023 - 4:38pm
The shootings happened shortly before 8:30 p.m. Tuesday outside the Harmony at Grandview Commons at 116 Milky Way, off the 5900 block of Milwaukee Street, Madison police said.

American Family Insurance confirms staff reductions across its five companies

Wed, 10/11/2023 - 3:30pm
American Family Insurance would not say how many or which positions have been impacted nationally.

Meriter owner UnityPoint Health calls off merger with New Mexico-based Presbyterian Healthcare

Wed, 10/11/2023 - 2:35pm
The health systems announced a plan to become one organization in March.

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