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Security changes are few from owner of troubled Far East Side apartment complex, official says

Tue, 11/21/2023 - 5:45am
An executive at the company that owns Harmony at Grandview Commons — the site of homicides in July and October — conceded that "a sense of community" has been lacking at the complex.

Gov. Tony Evers vetoes Republicans' $2 billion tax cut proposal, calling the plan 'out of touch'

Tue, 11/21/2023 - 5:40am
Republicans overhauled Evers' special session bill to include increased child care tax credits and a state income tax cut that the governor had already vetoed once.

Neighbors appeal decision to allow house next to historic Old Spring Tavern

Tue, 11/21/2023 - 5:40am
A group of neighbors are appealing a recent Landmarks Commission decision to approve plans for a large new home next to the landmark Old Spring Tavern on the West Side.

Packers running back AJ Dillon knows he must deliver as ‘next man up’ on Thanksgiving

Tue, 11/21/2023 - 5:35am
The Packers running back room has been hit by injuries, and the team made some transactions Monday to help ease the pain.

Wisconsin's school libraries will receive $65 million for books and technology this year

Tue, 11/21/2023 - 5:30am
The funding will be used by librarians and media specialists to buy anything from e-books to Wi-Fi hotspots for students without internet access at home.

Tony Evers, tribal leaders call on Republicans to release withheld funding to 2 Wisconsin tribes

Tue, 11/21/2023 - 5:30am
The GOP-led budget committee in October voted to award $1 million in tribal gaming revenue to each of nine of the state's 11 tribes — excluding the Bad River and Lac du Flambeau tribes.

Depth finally shows up as Wisconsin men's basketball shows defensive potential

Tue, 11/21/2023 - 5:25am
Greg Gard said before the season depth would positively impact the defense. The Badgers showed a glimpse of that in an upset of No. 24 Virginia.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's upset of No. 24 Virginia

Tue, 11/21/2023 - 5:25am
The Badgers shined on both ends of the floor in an upset of the Cavaliers and former Wisconsin assistant Tony Bennett.

The latest on Wisconsin safety Hunter Wohler, 2 receivers' injuries

Tue, 11/21/2023 - 5:20am
Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell spoke about the injuries suffered by three of his top playmakers and their availability for the Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe.

3 things that stood out from Luke Fickell as Wisconsin football prepares for Minnesota

Tue, 11/21/2023 - 5:20am
Wisconsin football coach talked about rivalries, P.J. Fleck and more in his weekly media availability. Here's some of what he said that stood out.

Middleton students plant seeds for STEM at robotics competition

Tue, 11/21/2023 - 5:15am
Jai and Diya Dhawal drummed up volunteers, sponsors and competitors to host Saturday's event.

Fast-casual restaurant from former Forage Kitchen co-owner opens near State Street

Tue, 11/21/2023 - 5:15am
Doug Hamaker, co-founder of Forage Kitchen and, before that, Roast Public House, opened the restaurant to merge healthy eating and comfort foods.

Israeli-Palestinian conflict needs a Nelson Mandela figure -- Dr. Arif Ahmad

Tue, 11/21/2023 - 5:00am
Ever since I was young, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been a sore spot for the world that does not heal. The easiest thing to do in any conflict is to side with your own and put the blame on the…

Republican presidential candidates lack humanity -- Dean Siewert

Tue, 11/21/2023 - 5:00am
For almost two years, I've watched the devastation resulting from Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Entire cities have been flattened. Town after town has been leveled to their foundations.

Bail set at $1 million for second man charged in fatal July shooting on Madison's Far East Side

Tue, 11/21/2023 - 5:00am
Four people have been charged in connection with the armed robbery that allegedly led to the shooting.

US gun violence exceeds civilian death tolls from wars in Ukraine and Gaza -- Ali Bram

Tue, 11/21/2023 - 5:00am
The rising civilian death tolls from wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Israel are appalling. Many U.S. citizens ponder who is right, who is wrong and what should be done to solve the conflicts. Many amplify their opinions by protesting or…

New BRT stops in middle of the road aren't safe -- Henry Teloh

Tue, 11/21/2023 - 5:00am
If we are trying to reduce pedestrian injuries and fatalities, why is the new Madison bus system putting bus rapid transit stops in the middle of the road, forcing every rider to cross the street to reach a bus stop?…

Immigration is America's recipe for success -- Susan Swoboda

Tue, 11/21/2023 - 5:00am
If you have white skin like me, your ancestors were probably welcomed as immigrants to the United States. It did not take long for the welcome mat to wear out.

Here's how members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation voted on key issues last week

Mon, 11/20/2023 - 7:25am
Here's how members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation voted on major issues last week.

Ellen Carlson: Food pantries in Dane County need your help as demand triples

Mon, 11/20/2023 - 7:10am
MIDDLETON -- When I arrive for work in the morning, a line of people is waiting out in the cold for our food pantry to open.

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