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Madison Memorial girls soccer leads prep stars of the night

Sat, 04/13/2024 - 3:45am
Risa Mura and Mikayla Campbell shined for the Spartans against Hudson. Here's how other prep sports played out Friday.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin football's running backs coach

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 2:33pm
The Wisconsin running back group is always one to watch. Here's what its position coach had to say after six spring practices.

Film project based on Madison native Chris Farley's life has support of late actor's family

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 2:13pm
The family of the late actor are getting behind a film project that looks to capture the essence of the Madison native. Here's what we know.

Madison City Council president encourages councilman to resign amid abuse allegations

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 2:03pm
Council President Jael Currie called embattled Ald. Charles Myadze denial of abuse allegations "deeply disappointing."

How a Wisconsin running back stayed the course through another frustrating injury

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 2:03pm
Chez Mellusi has NFL aspirations despite a career hampered by injuries, but he's ready for his fourth year in Madison.

Madison City Council president encourages councilman to resign amid abuse allegations

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 1:39pm
Kelda Roys, Melissa Agard and Dianne Hesselbein weighed in Thursday on the allegations against North Side Ald. Charles Myadze.

Madison Police seeking suspect in bike, computer thefts

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 1:35pm
Anyone with information on the suspect can contact police at 608-229-8216 or [email protected]. Tips can also be reported to Crime Stoppers at 608-266-6014 or P3TIPS.com.

Negligent homicide conviction in crash that killed public broadcasting head brings 2-1/2 years in prison

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 1:30pm
A judge said Shawnicia Youmas is 100% at fault for the crash but hasn't accepted that.

On recount, race for Dane County Board seat decided by 5 votes

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 1:05pm
Only vote flipped in favor of Monona Grove School Board President Loreen Gage, who was defeated by Cottage Grove Trustee David Peterson.

Wisconsin footballs adds Sun Belt opponent to 2028 schedule

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 12:59pm
A team the Badgers haven't played since 2008 will open the 2028 football season at Camp Randall Stadium.

BRT shelter being built on Mineral Point Road shot up, Madison police say

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 12:35pm
Several glass panes were shattered by a projectile the size of a BB, Madison police said.

Ex-D.C. police officer tells Wisconsin audience about being attacked in Jan. 6 insurrection

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 12:10pm
“We can't as a country move past Jan. 6, until those responsible are held accountable,” Michael Fanone said in La Crosse on Tuesday.

Shopper stabbed at Madison grocery after woman accused her of taking too long at checkout

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 10:55am
Police said they are looking to identify a woman who cut another shopper at the Pick 'n Save, 1312 S. Park. St., shortly before 4:40 p.m. Sunday.

Madison police investigating multiple reports of shots fired on South Side

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 10:20am
Shortly after 2:45 a.m. Friday, multiple callers reported multiple gunshots and vehicles speeding away in the area of Moorland Road and Manor Drive, Madison police said.

What we know about the three deaths in Dane County and Iowa

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 9:13am
A woman was found dead in Iowa, and authorities said a person of interest in the case, along with a 13-year-old girl, drove toward the Madison area.

Cindy Black: Get foreign-influenced corporate money out of our elections

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 9:09am
Federal law is clear: Foreign money is prohibited in U.S. elections. Unfortunately, the Supreme Court’s 2010 decision in Citizens United v. FEC created a loophole allowing corporations with significant foreign ownership to use their corporate coffers to spend unlimited amounts…

Engineers say barge impact wouldn't take down Mississippi River bridges in western Wisconsin

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 9:00am
Bridges spanning the Mississippi River in western Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota are sturdy enough to withstand a barge collision, according to Wisconsin DOT.

Scott Olson: Remove Wisconsin wolves from the Endangered Species List

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 8:09am
A crucial ecological balance is at risk in the heart of Wisconsin’s wilderness. The state’s gray wolf population, particularly in the northern region of our state, is straining the deer population and leading to a concerning decline in whitetail numbers.

16 great events for your weekend in and around Madison

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 8:00am
There's plenty of dance to chose from, and much more.

Wisconsin teen sentenced in bonfire explosion that burned at least 17

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 7:50am
Sam Armstrong threw a barrel containing a mix of gasoline and diesel into a bonfire, sparking an explosion that burned at least 17.

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