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Suspect tried to hit squad car head-on, Monona police say

Sat, 12/16/2023 - 10:45pm
"The driver's actions, by intentionally and recklessly using a vehicle as a weapon in a manner likely to cause death or great bodily harm, is a SERIOUS Felony," Chaney wrote on the Monona Police Facebook page.

Bicyclist seriously injured in crash, Dodge County authorities say

Sat, 12/16/2023 - 10:45pm
The bicyclist was taken via Life Star EMS to the UW Hospital with potentially life threatening injuries.

Fitchburg family loses house, 2 pets in Friday night blaze

Sat, 12/16/2023 - 10:45pm
The fire was contained to the home, which sustained significant smoke and water damage. According to a GoFundMe page launched Friday night by a relative of the family, the house is being considered a "total loss."

Empty Stocking Club hands out more than 8,700 toys for the holidays

Sat, 12/16/2023 - 8:00am
This year, 2,711 families received gifts, which is about 500 more than in 2022.

Monona home and Wright building near Spring Green get special designation

Sat, 12/16/2023 - 7:15am
From Usonian to the International Style, both exhibit unique architectural properties.

McFarland girls basketball's lopsided win leads prep stars of the night

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 11:00pm
Teagan Mallegni and the Spartans routed Mount Horeb. Here’s how other high school sports events played out Friday.

Packers list Aaron Jones, AJ Dillon as questionable for Bucs, but hold out hope of them both playing

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 7:35pm
Packers reserve back Patrick Taylor, who also was a member of the Patriots this season, said he's ready to go if Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon aren't healthy enough to play.

National award for Wisconsin volleyball's Sarah Franklin 'isn’t the top of the mountain for her'

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 7:00pm
She becomes just the second Wisconsin player to receive the American Volleyball Coaches Association National Player of the Year honor, joining Dana Rettke, who won it in 2021.

Union workers ratify contract with TruStage Financial Group

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 6:30pm
Agreement boosts pay retroactively by 15.5%

Madison Memorial football coach resigns

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 6:12pm
Madison Memorial's Mike Harris compiled a 39-15 overall record as football coach at his alma mater.

Jury finds woman not guilty of attempting to kill a pregnant rival's unborn child

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 5:00pm
The verdict differs from the guilty verdict handed down by a different jury to a co-defendant last week.

Wisconsin man sentenced for 2018 bomb threat against then-governor Scott Walker

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 4:30pm
A Wisconsin man who made a 2018 bomb threat that prompted a search of then-Gov. Scott Walker’s office in the state Capitol has been sentenced to three years in prison and two years of extended supervision, the state Department of…

5 numbers that highlight Sarah Franklin's impact on Wisconsin volleyball

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 3:43pm
Wisconsin volleyball's Sarah Franklin was named National Player of the Year on Friday after a standout season. Here's a closer look at her impact on the Badgers.

Wisconsin Republicans call for layoffs, say remote work policies waste office spaces

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 3:28pm
However, a majority of the agencies surveyed said that remote work had increased their efficiency.

Wisconsin volleyball's Sarah Franklin makes program history

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 1:46pm
Wisconsin volleyball's Sarah Franklin had 200 more kills this season than her teammate with the second most.

Wisconsin football lands Big Ten wide receiver from transfer portal

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 1:05pm
The Wisconsin football team bolstered its options at slot receiver by landing a sophomore from the portal.

One fourth of United Methodist churches in US have left in schism over LGBTQ ban

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 1:00pm
The UMC also reported having 6.5 million members overseas as of 2018, the vast majority in Africa, where more conservative sexual mores are common.

4 women arrested after fight at Sotto Night Club, Madison police say

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 12:50pm
Some staff members suffered minor injuries trying to break up the fight, Madison police said.

Man using walker crossing North Side street struck by hit-and-run driver, Madison police say

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 12:25pm
The man was taken to the hospital after the crash about 7:50 p.m. Wednesday on Huxley Avenue at Aberg Avenue, Madison police said.

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