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Local digest for Friday, May 10, 2024

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 6:17pm
Man arrested near encampment

La Follette student charged with possessing gun, banned from school

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 5:00pm
"But for an anonymous tip about the gun we could be in a very different situation," a prosecutor said.

Body found in Madison retention pond, police investigation ongoing

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 4:45pm
Police and the Dane County Medical Examiner's office were on the scene.

Madisonian Judy Giacomina embarks on 40th volunteer disaster relief deployment

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 4:25pm
For this trip, Giacomina plans to spend two weeks helping flood victims in Texas.

Utilities complete contentious land swap to clear way for power line in Mississippi River refuge

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 3:56pm
Utilities looking to finish building a high-voltage power line linking Iowa and Wisconsin completed a contentious land deal Thursday that allows them to build on a Mississippi River federal wildlife refuge.

Man trying to fight with people near Library Mall encampment arrested, Madison police say

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 12:10pm
Two people told police the man made threats to kill another individual prior to officers arriving at the scene, Madison police said.

MGE reports Q1 earnings higher than a year ago, shy of analysts' expectations

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 11:10am
MGE said it had earnings of $33.8 million, of $0.93 per share, on revenue of $191.3 million in the first quarter. Analysts were estimating earnings of $0.96 per share.

Exact Sciences reports Q1 loss that matches analysts’ expectations

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 10:25am
Exact Sciences also reported first-quarter revenue that beat expectations.

Spectrum Brands fiscal Q2 results beat expectations, has new licensing deal with Black & Decker

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 10:05am
Spectrum's new deal to license the Black & Decker name is through the end of calendar 2027, with two additional four-year extensions through the end of 2035.

New space on Winnebago Street will cater to musicians

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 8:55am
Muso plans a membership model for acoustic musicians to use a 1,700-square-foot space for rehearsals and small, alcohol-free performances.

Madison's finances came out a whopping $31.2M better than expected in 2023

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 7:35am
The unexpected funds, though, don't solve the city's structural deficit that exists because Madison doesn't have enough revenue to pay for services as the city grows.

Police say they've opened investigation into Patrick Beverley's altercation with fan

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 7:20am
Police said in a news release the case has been forwarded to detectives, “who are currently investigating this situation and take all accusations seriously.”

Restaurant review: It’s Good for You pizza is up there with Madison's best

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 6:40am
It's a small, charming, order-at-the-counter restaurant with remarkably good pizza.

8 takeaways from highly anticipated 'Top Chef: Wisconsin' Restaurant Wars episode

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 5:50am
In the Restaurant Wars elimination challenge, the remaining nine contestants divided into two teams and staged a pop-up restaurant in less than 24 hours.

Mother's Day is a big day for moms — and Madison flower shops

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 5:45am
"We sell out of pretty much everything by the time the holiday is done," Denise Schultz, George's Flowers co-owner, said.

Who’s No. 1? For Packers at wide receiver, that doesn’t really matter — for now

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 5:35am
Green Bay's first-year wide receivers coach Ryan Mahaffey said his position group "really work together as a unit."

Goodman Foundation gives $5 million lead gift for Madison Community Foundation’s new Nonprofit Center

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 5:30am
Wisconsin is one of just four states without a statewide nonprofit association, and the center aims to address that critical gap in professional resources for nonprofit organizations.

5 high school baseball stars of the week: May 9 edition

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 5:03am
Pitching masterpieces, including a no-hitter, highlight top efforts. Vote for your favorite performance of the week.

Unfit officeholders are a danger to America democracy -- Ken Berg

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 5:00am
The internet and cable television allow each of us to selectively pick and choose what we want to know about. My college professor told me to always check the source of the information I was looking at, because that would…

Tammy Baldwin hasn't gotten results for Wisconsin -- Nancy L Wild

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 5:00am
In some recent ads, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, has stated how she reaches across the aisle and also how she will protect Social Security. These are two of the same tired issues she has overused in past campaigns, and…

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