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The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the name of the man after his identity is confirmed.
Man pronounced dead after being pulled from Lake Mendota
The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the name of the man after his identity is confirmed.
madison.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:51 AM
The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the name of the man after his identity is confirmed.
At about 9:05 a.m., emergency responders were sent to the crash at Highway N and Highway MN, the Dane County Sheriff's Office said.
Vehicle driver dies in crash with semi in town of Cottage Grove
At about 9:05 a.m., emergency responders were sent to the crash at Highway N and Highway MN, the Dane County Sheriff's Office said.
madison.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:36 PM
At about 9:05 a.m., emergency responders were sent to the crash at Highway N and Highway MN, the Dane County Sheriff's Office said.
Wisconsin is home to about three dozen ski hills, all of which require man-made snow.
Here’s when Wisconsin ski resorts plan to open
Wisconsin is home to about three dozen ski hills, all of which require man-made snow.
madison.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Wisconsin is home to about three dozen ski hills, all of which require man-made snow.
The Badgers knew the commitment from a highly-rated prospect was shaky, and the 4-star recruit backed off his pledge to Wisconsin late Wednesday night.
Wisconsin football loses 4-star recruit 1 week before signing day
The Badgers knew the commitment from a highly-rated prospect was shaky, and the 4-star recruit backed off his pledge to Wisconsin late Wednesday night.
madison.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The Badgers knew the commitment from a highly-rated prospect was shaky, and the 4-star recruit backed off his pledge to Wisconsin late Wednesday night.
A winter storm watch is in effect for southern Wisconsin for all of Saturday through 6 a.m. Sunday, with double-digit snow totals possible.
Weekend snowstorm could be a memorable one for southern Wisconsin. See how much may fall
A winter storm watch is in effect for southern Wisconsin for all of Saturday through 6 a.m. Sunday, with double-digit snow totals possible.
madison.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
A winter storm watch is in effect for southern Wisconsin for all of Saturday through 6 a.m. Sunday, with double-digit snow totals possible.
After their two offensive line commits decommitted last week, the Badgers replenished the unit by flipping a Boston College commit. Here's what to know on the four-star prospect.
3 takeaways from Wisconsin football flipping a 4-star offensive lineman
After their two offensive line commits decommitted last week, the Badgers replenished the unit by flipping a Boston College commit. Here's what to know on the four-star prospect.
madison.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
After their two offensive line commits decommitted last week, the Badgers replenished the unit by flipping a Boston College commit. Here's what to know on the four-star prospect.
Flash Freeze Creating Slick Spots on Pavement in East-Central Wisconsin
Special Weather Statement until WED 10:00 PM CST
Flash Freeze Creating Slick Spots on Pavement in East-Central Wisconsin
madison.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Flash Freeze Creating Slick Spots on Pavement in East-Central Wisconsin
Madison law makers said they may consider expanding the list of animals that could be banned for sales at retail stores at a later time.
Madison lawmakers pass ban on the sale of cats and dogs at pet stores
Madison law makers said they may consider expanding the list of animals that could be banned for sales at retail stores at a later time.
madison.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Madison law makers said they may consider expanding the list of animals that could be banned for sales at retail stores at a later time.
The Joint DC Task Force confirmed emergency vehicles responded to an incident near the White House after reports of the shooting.
Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., AP source says
The Joint DC Task Force confirmed emergency vehicles responded to an incident near the White House after reports of the shooting.
madison.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The Joint DC Task Force confirmed emergency vehicles responded to an incident near the White House after reports of the shooting.
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation said the expansion will create 1,374 new jobs over the next four years.
Foxconn investing additional $569 million in Mount Pleasant operations
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation said the expansion will create 1,374 new jobs over the next four years.
madison.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation said the expansion will create 1,374 new jobs over the next four years.
The “mixed-use” community would have retail, hotels, apartments and senior living on about 136 acres currently containing office buildings and farmland.
Developer floats retail district with 1,000 or more apartments in Sun Prairie
The “mixed-use” community would have retail, hotels, apartments and senior living on about 136 acres currently containing office buildings and farmland.
madison.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The “mixed-use” community would have retail, hotels, apartments and senior living on about 136 acres currently containing office buildings and farmland.
Legal action against Trump was unlikely to proceed while he is president. However, 14 other defendants, including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows, still faced charges.
New prosecutor won't pursue charges against Trump and others in Georgia election interference case
Legal action against Trump was unlikely to proceed while he is president. However, 14 other defendants, including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows, still faced charges.
madison.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Legal action against Trump was unlikely to proceed while he is president. However, 14 other defendants, including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows, still faced charges.
There was no one in the school at the time of the crash and there is no school on Wednesday.
Apparent medical event leads to crash into Sun Prairie school
There was no one in the school at the time of the crash and there is no school on Wednesday.
madison.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:25 PM
There was no one in the school at the time of the crash and there is no school on Wednesday.
Common Wealth Development is looking to redevelop several properties at two Near East Side sites into more housing.
3-story low-cost apartment building proposed for Willy Street
Common Wealth Development is looking to redevelop several properties at two Near East Side sites into more housing.
madison.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Common Wealth Development is looking to redevelop several properties at two Near East Side sites into more housing.
If Geyser's release is revoked, she could be sent back to the mental institution where she spent most of the past eight years for stabbing a classmate in 2014.
Wisconsin seeks to revoke Morgan Geyser's conditional release after she left Sun Prairie group home
If Geyser's release is revoked, she could be sent back to the mental institution where she spent most of the past eight years for stabbing a classmate in 2014.
madison.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM
If Geyser's release is revoked, she could be sent back to the mental institution where she spent most of the past eight years for stabbing a classmate in 2014.
The motorcyclist, a 59-year-old Mukwonago man, ran into the stone abutment of the bridge, Lodi police said.
Mukwonago motorcyclist dies in crash in Lodi
The motorcyclist, a 59-year-old Mukwonago man, ran into the stone abutment of the bridge, Lodi police said.
madison.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The motorcyclist, a 59-year-old Mukwonago man, ran into the stone abutment of the bridge, Lodi police said.
About 1,000 teachers have been affected by changes that have raised new teachers’ compensation faster than raises for experienced teachers, MTI president Andrea Missureli said.
Madison’s new and veteran teachers plead for fairer salary plan
About 1,000 teachers have been affected by changes that have raised new teachers’ compensation faster than raises for experienced teachers, MTI president Andrea Missureli said.
madison.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:59 AM
About 1,000 teachers have been affected by changes that have raised new teachers’ compensation faster than raises for experienced teachers, MTI president Andrea Missureli said.
The Badgers' postseason chances aren't dead yet despite a tumultuous season. Here's a breakdown of what needs to happen for Wisconsin to return to the postseason.
Here's how Wisconsin football still can make a bowl game
The Badgers' postseason chances aren't dead yet despite a tumultuous season. Here's a breakdown of what needs to happen for Wisconsin to return to the postseason.
madison.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The Badgers' postseason chances aren't dead yet despite a tumultuous season. Here's a breakdown of what needs to happen for Wisconsin to return to the postseason.
The recall applies to Woodman’s stores in Wisconsin and Illinois.
If you bought Prairie Farms fat-free milk at Woodman’s recently, it may be contaminated
The recall applies to Woodman’s stores in Wisconsin and Illinois.
madison.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The recall applies to Woodman’s stores in Wisconsin and Illinois.
The annual quiz game about government and democracy has doubled in size since the Wisconsin Newspaper Association started it. The brainchild of a retired teacher-turned-reporter, it encourages young people to
How a Madison woman’s question sparked a growing statewide civics contest
The annual quiz game about government and democracy has doubled in size since the Wisconsin Newspaper Association started it. The brainchild of a retired teacher-turned-reporter, it encourages young people to
madison.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The annual quiz game about government and democracy has doubled in size since the Wisconsin Newspaper Association started it. The brainchild of a retired teacher-turned-reporter, it encourages young people to
Wisconsin authorities now have 30 days to pick up Morgan Geyser.
Slender Man attacker won't fight extradition to Wisconsin after fleeing group home
Wisconsin authorities now have 30 days to pick up Morgan Geyser.
madison.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Wisconsin authorities now have 30 days to pick up Morgan Geyser.
Plaintiffs in the case have asked the court to appoint a three-judge panel to review the state’s congressional maps.
Two liberal justices reject recusal motion in congressional maps case
Plaintiffs in the case have asked the court to appoint a three-judge panel to review the state’s congressional maps.
madison.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Plaintiffs in the case have asked the court to appoint a three-judge panel to review the state’s congressional maps.
The crash happened about 11:20 a.m. on Nov. 17 as two vehicles were racing east on the Beltline and one crashed into an unrelated vehicle, pushing it into a semi-truck.
Madison police release video showing fiery Beltline crash as 3 suspects still sought
The crash happened about 11:20 a.m. on Nov. 17 as two vehicles were racing east on the Beltline and one crashed into an unrelated vehicle, pushing it into a semi-truck.
madison.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The crash happened about 11:20 a.m. on Nov. 17 as two vehicles were racing east on the Beltline and one crashed into an unrelated vehicle, pushing it into a semi-truck.
The opening weekend of gun deer season in Wisconsin saw a nearly 4% increase in deer killed compared with last year, a trend state gaming officials attributed to favorable weather conditions.
Hunters exceed last year’s take in Wisconsin gun deer season opening weekend
The opening weekend of gun deer season in Wisconsin saw a nearly 4% increase in deer killed compared with last year, a trend state gaming officials attributed to favorable weather conditions.
madison.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The opening weekend of gun deer season in Wisconsin saw a nearly 4% increase in deer killed compared with last year, a trend state gaming officials attributed to favorable weather conditions.
Southern Wisconsin will see light snow at most from the pre-Thanksgiving storm, but another storm system could bring accumulating snow over the weekend, depending on the track it takes.
Northern Wisconsin faces major pre-Thanksgiving snowstorm, snow possible over weekend for southern Wisconsin
Southern Wisconsin will see light snow at most from the pre-Thanksgiving storm, but another storm system could bring accumulating snow over the weekend, depending on the track it takes.
madison.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Southern Wisconsin will see light snow at most from the pre-Thanksgiving storm, but another storm system could bring accumulating snow over the weekend, depending on the track it takes.