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15 great ideas for your weekend in the Madison area

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 9:40am
Celebrate the UW's 175th anniversary, explore science and much more this weekend.

2 charged in Downtown shooting that left man in critical condition arrested in Chicago, Madison police say

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 9:15am
Kevin H. Brown and Nicole H. Brown, both 39 and from Madison, were taken into custody without incident, Madison police said.

Gov. Tony Evers again vetoes bill to allow advance practice nurses to work independently in Wisconsin

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 8:05am
The Wisconsin Medical Society and other doctor groups opposed the bill that would let nurse practitioners and other nurses with advanced degrees work without collaborative agreements with doctors.

5 things to know about high school girls track and field in 2024

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 7:37am
Now a few weeks into the girls track and field season, here's what to know about Madison and WiscNews area teams.

UW-Madison wraps up 175th anniversary celebration with 'ultimate campus experience'

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 7:00am
With more than 60 events, the university invites everyone to explore, from interactive activities to Babcock's special celebration flavor, 175 S’more Years.

Beloit police investigating shooting homicide early Friday

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 6:40am
No one is in custody and the motive for the shooting remains under investigation, Beloit police said Friday morning.

Former Menards is new site for free and low-cost child care on Far East Side

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 6:00am
The new facility is part of an effort to provide job training and career opportunities, child care and affordable housing resources all under one roof.

Polzin: Final Four coach has roots developed 30 years ago at a little-known Wisconsin college

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 5:50am
Nate Oats grew up in Watertown and began his coaching career in the Division III ranks. His blue-collar approach hasn't wavered over three decades.

Sauk City bus line cites icy conditions, fast-changing weather in Tuesday rollover

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 5:30am
While he confirmed that the investigation into the incident had concluded, Pate declined to say whether the driver will face any disciplinary action, citing privacy concerns.

Madison man sentenced to just over 7 years in prison for selling drugs while on bail in homicide case

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 5:00pm
Kendal Harris is awaiting a trial in August for a 2018 homicide in Madison.

UW system Board of Regents approves tuition hike; paid parental leave is coming

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 4:51pm
The measure would raise tuition by an average of $387 a year for the 2024-25 academic year.

Wisconsin men's hockey top-line forward turns pro as another transfer commits

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 3:10pm
An active week of departures and arrivals for the Badgers continued with a pro signing and a commitment from the transfer portal.

Offseason foot surgery 'successful' for Wisconsin men's basketball guard

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 1:25pm
The Badgers had a tough 11-game stretch without their backup point guard, who made an instant impact upon his return.

Democrat Tammy Baldwin hustles to keep key Senate seat against Trump-backed Eric Hovde

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 1:05pm
A Baldwin victory is crucial for Democrats, who are defending 23 seats in the Senate, while Republicans are defending just 11.

4 observations from Wisconsin football's third spring practice

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 12:45pm
The Badgers are building the intensity Luke Fickell had at Cincinnati, though Thursday's practice exposed an issue on the offense. Here's what we learned.

Vilas Zoo debuts a new red panda

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 12:23pm
Get your daily dose of adorableness with the zoo's latest addition.

'Make sure you find me guilty,' inmate tells jury at end of trial for attack on Waupun prison guard

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 12:20pm
Inmate Gregg Phillips already is serving two life sentences without a chance of parole.

First Democrat enters race for open northeastern Wisconsin congressional seat

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 12:15pm
Dr. Kristin Lyerly was one of the plaintiffs in a Wisconsin lawsuit that succeeded in keeping abortions legal after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.

3 foes of selling county nursing home elected to Sauk County Board

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 11:50am
Three opponents to the sale of the Sauk County nursing home were elected to the county board on Tuesday to replace three supporters of the measure.

Highways 51 and B/AB intersection to become dual-lane roundabout this year

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 11:25am
The work on the project near Lake Kegonsa is scheduled to begin Monday and be completed in the fall, DOT said.

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