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Department of Transportation to hold public meetings on future of Madison's Beltline

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 6:00pm
No specific construction projects are currently part of the plans.

4-star receiver from New Jersey commits to Wisconsin football

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 5:35pm
The Wisconsin football team found its pivotal slot receiver for the 2025 class in the four-star recruit from New Jersey.

Dane County deputy saves jail inmate from choking

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 5:30pm
The additional staff entered the cell and determined the man was choking on a large piece of apple.

Family of boys who drowned in Sun Prairie retention pond seeks damages from city, school district

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 5:00pm
Antwon Amos Jr., 6, and Legend Sims, 8, died in January after falling through the ice of the city-owned pond at the Wildwood at Main apartment complex.

Washington County DA next pick to weigh charges against Rep. Janel Brandtjen

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 3:42pm
The Wisconsin Ethics Commission has selected Washington County DA Mark Bensen to investigate its recommendation Rep. Janel Brandtjen, R-Menomonee Falls, face felony campaign finance charges.

Brewers chase Pirates starter with barrage of long balls in series finale

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 3:11pm
NL Central-leading Milwaukee saw its offense come up big in the series finale against Pittsburgh. Here's how the Brewers took care of business before embarking on a season-long road trip.

Madison's building permit process can take over a year. Some suburbs take longer

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 2:46pm
A new study finds that Madison's reputation as a hard place to do development is a mix of myth and reality.

For man who found body in chimney 35 years ago, positive ID offers 'sense of closure'

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 1:22pm
"We all knew that the decedent was part of a family of someone somewhere," Steve Liethen said.

Open Jim: Why isn’t Wisconsin football playing Alabama under the lights?

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 12:15pm
BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers readers questions in his mailbag.

Former D-II, D-III head coach joins Wisconsin men's basketball staff

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 11:58am
The Badgers rounded out their coaching staff following the departure of former assistant Dean Oliver.

Madison is a boon for housing developers, but they decry excessive hurdles

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 10:55am
"The community needs an honest conversation about population growth and what that means," Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway said.

Madison's housing crisis is a national extreme

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 10:55am
The city, the 82nd-most populous in the United States, sits atop national lists for multi-family housing demand, price increases and new young residents per capita.

Woman arrested after driving through school parking lots at high speed, Iowa County authorities say

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 10:50am
After multiple interviews, investigators determined there were no gunshots, but a loud disturbance did take place with an “out-of-control” female, who was later arrested.

Dane County Breakfast on the Farm in DeForest on June 8

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 10:10am
The event has been held for 45 years at a local farm, with thousands of visitors enjoying a hearty meal and encouraged to learn where their food comes from.

Man faces third OWI after 3-vehicle crash on South Side, Madison police say

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 9:05am
Marijuana and brass knuckles were found inside the driver's vehicle, Madison police said.

Janesville police investigating after body found Tuesday

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 7:20am
At about 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, officers were sent to the area of Humes Road and Kennedy Road for a body found near the railroad by railroad staff, Janesville police said.

Packers made splashy free-agent moves, but sneaky smart signings are seen as especially key

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 7:13am
The Green Bay coaching staff is thrilled with the players the team inked to minimum-salary deals to keep doing the thankless-but-important work they do on special teams.

It's Reserve Best in Show at Westminster for Mercedes and her Edgerton handler

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 7:05am
Kaleef Mercedes, a 4-year-old female handled by Kent Boyles, falls to a miniature poodle at the prestigious event.

Young Germans warn of future that echoes their history -- Ron Kind, Cheri Bustos, Fred Upton

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 6:45am
Young people overseas are paying close attention to American politics, and they are concerned — not only about us, but about the impact on them as well.

Hands on Wisconsin: Supreme Court could bring ballot drop boxes back from the dead

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 6:40am
The liberals in charge of the Wisconsin Supreme Court appear poised to reinstate ballot drop boxes across the state. This comes after the last Supreme Court, with a conservative majority, outlawed the receptacles which can make voting easier for some…

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