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'Bring everyone together': Family who lost father to cancer uplifted by Lodi girls basketball

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 10:45am
A 9-year-old daughter was an honorary captain, which created a special moment for all involved. The team and community continues to help the family.

Madison's Smart Motors, one of the oldest car dealerships in the country, is sold

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 8:20am
Founded in 1908, the Madison company has been purchased by Baxter Auto Group of Omaha, Nebraska.

Restaurant review: Lola's Dining Room is a vibe; It's also a phenomenon

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 8:15am
The excitement surrounding Lola's is well founded.

5 questions with DeForest boys basketball's Jackson Accuardi

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 8:13am
From his favorite food to a series of movies he enjoys, meet DeForest junior Jackson Accuardi.

5 candidates seek to fill Madison City Council vacancy in West Side district

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 8:00am
The vacancy was created because Ald. Kristen Slack in mid-December announced she would be leaving the council due to a major health issue in her family.

10 record times by area high school swimmers to celebrate and chase this season

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 7:37am
When considering WIAA Division 1 and 2 state meet records, Madison and WiscNews schools hold 12 of the 24 state records — 10 in swimming and two in diving.

Hands on Wisconsin: Kids can't get away with Donald Trump's immunity claims

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 7:35am
Donald Trump was in court yet again this week arguing that he can't be prosecuted for any crimes he may have committed while he was president. He would love the judges to rule in his favor since he is facing…

New battery company plans to begin plant construction in Portage this spring

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 7:25am
Wisconsin Battery Company has plans to produce hemp carbon-based batteries as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries, following the closing of Portage's Energizer.

Wisconsin men's hockey left a defenseman off this year's team. Then it needed him back

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 7:13am
A departure and an injury left the Badgers needing depth on defense, so they turned to Luke LaMaster. He just needed to get his jerseys back from home.

From trolls to Trump, Ken Vogel's puppets on display at Mount Horeb museum

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 5:55am
"Puppets on Holiday" features the whimsical art of a treasured Madison puppet-maker.

How Jordan Love’s hot streak has fueled Packers’ run to the postseason

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 5:40am
Packers quarterback Jordan Love credited his run of excellence to a ‘flow start.’

Madison birding group to change its name — again

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 3:45pm
Former Madison Audubon group runs into a challenge from a Wisconsin business.

Woman arrested after exposing herself to Madison police

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 3:20pm
Lee is facing tentative charges of disorderly conduct, lewd and lascivious behaviors and resisting arrest.

10 years for soliciting prostitution among reforms proposed for Wisconsin human trafficking law

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 2:45pm
A task force that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos created last summer to bolster Wisconsin's response to human trafficking finished its work Wednesday by introducing a slate of bills that would increase awareness of the issue, impose tougher punishments for soliciting…

In challenge from right, conservative activist seeks to recall Robin Vos

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 2:12pm
Proponents of the effort to oust Vos, R-Rochester, now have 60 days to collect just under 7,000 signatures to force a June election on the top Assembly Republican's future.

BB gun fired during domestic disturbance, police say

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 1:50pm
No arrests have been made amid the ongoing investigation.

Glass Nickel Pizza Co. on Atwood expanding into space next door

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 1:30pm
Brian Glassel and Tim Nicholson moved into their current location at 2916 Atwood Ave. in 2001.

Driver loses control, crashes into woman shoveling on South Side, Madison police say

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 12:35pm
The crash happened in the 1200 block of Seminole Highway about 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, Madison police said.

Open Jim: Is Wisconsin men's basketball playing faster this season?

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 12:15pm
BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers questions from readers in his mailbag.

Rideshare driver crashes into light pole, passenger hospitalized, Madison police say

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 12:05pm
The rideshare driver crashed into the pole near Warner Park about 1:15 p.m. Tuesday after swerving to avoid a chunk of ice in the road, Madison police said.

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