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Motorists using Verona Road northbound at the Beltline should take an alternate route Friday night as crews work to finish the bridge overpass.

A Gotham man seen by deputies leaving a local bar with a drink in his hand was arrested for his alleged ninth drunken driving offense.

A dog that bit a rabid bat is being sought in Baraboo, so the dog can be treated if necessary.

An East Side e-cigarette shop lost an estimated $5,000 worth of products early Tuesday morning to a burglar who broke in through a glass door.

A bomb threat made in Sun Prairie on Wednesday caused city hall and other government offices to be evacuated, but police found no bomb.

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A man who allegedly has been trying to take photos of women in and around stores in Stoughton is being sought by police.

With Field Table, the urbanization and culinary evolution of the Capitol Square continues.

Soglin's ordinance is about removing one particular barrier to movement that everyone would feel a lot more comfortable not having to see.

"I think I still have things to contribute," says Boris Frank, who is raising funds and visibility for Family Service Madison.

The former Marquette University star is going home, making what he called "an extremely emotional and tough decision" on Wednesday night to leave the Miami Heat after 13 seasons and sign with the Chicago Bulls.

The game, which was tied 9-9 after three innings, produces 29 hits.

Police are investigating a death at a Fitchburg apartment complex on North Park Lane, according to WKOW-TV.

Heading into the Madison City Junior Golf Tournament on Thursday, defending champion Jacob Werlein set two specific goals for himself.

I like ducks and turtles as much as the next person. But I enjoy my family, friends and coworkers more.

Here’s my take on the gun bill proposed by Rep. Bob Gannon, R-Slinger, which would make businesses liable for gun-related injuries at their businesses if they refuse to allow guns on their property.

I read with interest Sunday's letter to the editor "Shame on high court for abortion ruling" from a writer unhappy about the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling on abortion rights.

The new green painted pavement, where the bike path crosses in front of the Sheraton Hotel, might just save a few lives.

FBI Director James Comey has now confirmed the political fix is indeed in for the ruling political establishment.