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3 firefighters injured when Beaver Dam hovercraft crashes into island, authorities say
Three Beaver Dam Firefighters were injured, one seriously, after the department’s hovercraft crashed into Grape Island.
No names on ballot, but Monona judge race heats up with write-in candidates
Two attorneys filed to run as write-in candidates for Monona municipal judge. With nobody filed on the April 2 ballot, the most write-in votes will win.
Wisconsin women's basketball standouts didn't talk to each other. Now they're 'troublemakers'
The one-foot height gap between the sophomores is really all that separates the Badgers' top-scoring tandem.
What we know about Wisconsin men's basketball's injured rotational guards
The Badgers are in the midst of a four-game losing streak, and their backcourt has been riddled with injuries of late.
Opening weekend is Wisconsin softball's best start in four seasons
The Badgers haven't started a season this well since before the COVID-19 pandemic. An offensive display not seen in five years was the difference.
UW-Madison Police Chief Kristen Roman resigns
In a statement, the university did not provide a reason for Roman's departure.
Person dies in police custody in Shullsburg after becoming 'distressed'
Two Lafayette County deputies and a Darlington police officer were involved in the incident.
How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin men's basketball vs. Ohio State
Fans will need a subscription to tune in as the Badgers hope to snap their longest losing streak in six seasons.
4-game losing streak results in Wisconsin men's basketball slide in AP rankings
The Badgers have fallen far since reaching a high mark sixth as a result of their losing streak. Here's how far they tumbled.
3 things we learned since Wisconsin men's basketball last played Ohio State
The Badgers needed heroics to beat the Buckeyes previously. Life on the road is difficult in the Big Ten as each team has struggled.
Series sweeps keep Wisconsin hockey teams among top 4 in national rankings
The Badgers hockey teams won all four games they played last week as the close of the regular season approaches. Here's where they stand in the rankings.
$14.5M Highway 19 construction project starts today
In mid-March, Highway 19 will be closed and detoured using Hwy. 78 and U.S. Hwy. 12.
Wisconsin Republicans eye surprise open congressional seat in strong GOP district
Former state Sen. Roger Roth, of Appleton, announced his candidacy Saturday and endorsed Trump at the same time, something he did not do in his 2022 run for lieutenant governor.
Racine County Sheriff's Office deputy charged with child sex crimes
Preston Kite, 37, was charged Thursday with possession of child pornography, five counts of child sexual exploitation, lewd and lascivious behavior, and disorderly conduct.
Jerry Frautschi gives $14.3M for visitor and education center at Lakeshore Nature Preserve
Construction on the UW-Madison facility is scheduled to start in 2025, and the center is scheduled to open in 2026.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by semi in Fennimore, authorities say
No names were released and no enforcement action was reported.
Ask the Weather Guys: Have we just seen the weirdest weather of the season?
With February tornadoes, we're exploring uncharted weather and climate territory.
SOS: Upon further review, United processes refund after traveler made deadline to cancel
Batcher used her credits to help buy two tickets on United, then went back to Expedia and canceled her initial purchase there.
Tomah man charged with making death threats against police on social media
Braze Michael Jorgensen was charged in Monroe County Circuit Court with a felony count of solicitation of first-degree intentional homicide.
Dave Zero came to Madison to see music. He's been absorbing and selling it ever since
Dave Zero came to Madison to soak in music. Take a look at him almost three decades later and you'd be hard-pressed to say his youth dream didn't work out.