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Missing Milwaukee woman found murdered Walworth County

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 2:20pm
An investigation determined that Berry was killed in Milwaukee and driven to the site where her body was found.

Who pays when the UW system moves on from its branch campuses?

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 5:50am
Just like Richland last year, the Fond du Lac and Washington County campuses will soon stop offering classes, leaving staff, students and leaders wrestling with uncertain futures.

Another Madison-area company gets hit with cyber incident

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 5:45am
First Choice Dental said it is conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident. The company is the third Wisconsin business in recent weeks to have experienced such circumstances.

Milwaukee grapples with the reality of Craig Counsell managing the Cubs

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 5:40am
Craig Counsell cited a need for a "new professional challenge” was at the forefront of his decision to leave the Brewers for a divisional rival.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur says his quarterback has to 'let it rip'

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 5:35am
Aiming or guiding the football on deep throws isn't a winning formula for Jordan Love, his coach says.

State Street nightclub proposed by the owner of Sotto

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 5:30am
Cielo would be a music venue for house and techno music, as well as a bar and grill offering small plates at 118 State St.

Republicans propose ticket fee, smaller state contribution to Brewers stadium repair plan

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 5:30am
The plan would reduce the state's payout by $20 million and impose a $2 ticket surcharge on non-baseball events such as concerts or monster truck shows.

Controversial home by landmark Old Spring Tavern gets key approval; opponents might appeal

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 5:30am
For months, Jon and Brenda Furlow have been seeking to build a large, two-story home behind the mid-1800s Old Spring Tavern at 3706 Nakoma Road near the UW Arboretum.

Bill allowing up to $100,000 in fines for free speech violations passes Wisconsin Assembly

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 5:30am
The legislation is the latest in a yearslong debate about free speech on Wisconsin university campuses.

Assembly approves Republican bill guaranteeing Wisconsin university admission to top students

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 5:30am
The bill's passage came as its proponents questioned why top high school graduates were getting rejected from Wisconsin universities and ended up studying out of state.

Why an ESPN analyst has Wisconsin men's hockey at No. 1 and who's been touting the team

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 5:25am
John Buccigross was one of the first to put the Badgers at No. 1. A former Wisconsin coach has been telling him to watch out for the team.

Wisconsin men's basketball player cited twice by UW-Madison police

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 5:20am
The Wisconsin men's basketball player's second citation came after he wrote in a document filed with the court that "I pledge to be better moving forward."

Dane County deputy struck while responding to fatal crash Sunday

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 5:15am
Officials believe the driver who hit the deputy was impaired.

Man accused of random stabbing at Sun Prairie Walmart found incompetent

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 5:15am
The attempted homicide case will be on hold while the man accused in the attack receives mental health treatment.

Use salary of new superintendent to boost staff wages -- Dan Thomson

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 5:00am
The Madison School Board should know that what Mark Twain said about them wasn't fair: "In the first place, God made idiots. This was for practice. Then he made school boards."

Ending the time change would be a winning political issue -- Richard S. Russell

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 5:00am
As we prepare for yet another biennial episode of collective national insanity, let me offer some advice to all prospective candidates for Congress.

Harry Klinger helped diversify the Madison Fire Department -- Scott Herrick

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 5:00am
I note the passing of Harry Klinger, whom I met years ago when I was an attorney for the Madison Police and Fire Commission, during the very difficult years punctuated by Fire Chief Ed Durkin's well-known efforts to bring women…

Mathematic perspective on Gaza death toll is heart breaking -- Nick Utphall

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 5:00am
Math just made me cry.

Listen to those opposed to Middleton development plan -- Tom Keepers

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 5:00am
Lack of due process and transparency in Middleton city government means the impending doom of a seven-acre greenspace adjacent to Lake Mendota. City staff and leaders are poised to ramrod a zoning change, recommending that a privately owned parcel at…

Wisconsin women's basketball makes strong start hold up in opening win over UW-Milwaukee

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 4:45am
The Badgers faced a scare late from the in-state Panthers, but key points of focus came through in Wisconsin's seventh straight home-opening victory.

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