Lifestyle
Gen Z Shuns Diet Sodas, but Embraces 'Zero Sugar' Versions
Younger consumers drive demand for low-calorie, low-sugar carbonated beverages
University of Michigan Student Found Dead After Freezing Night Out
Lucas Mattson's death sparks calls for improved campus safety measures and community support
The River Food Pantry opens new, larger location in Madison
The expanded facility features a drive-thru, increased storage, and solar power to better serve the community's growing needs.
Crime
High School Student Killed in Crosswalk Crash
Authorities investigating if speed or distraction were factors in fatal collision.
3 More Indicted in Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Scheme at Wisconsin Catholic Charity
Federal indictment alleges the suspects stole funds through fraudulent checks and concealed the theft from authorities.
Campus Police Praised for Quickly Extinguishing Fire at UW-Madison
Video shows officers using fire extinguisher to put out blaze in campus building
Sports
Wisconsin Men's Hockey Stumbles Down the Stretch
Badgers' losing streak puts NCAA tournament hopes in jeopardy
Wisconsin Men's Basketball Endures After Rough Starts
The Badgers have overcome early-season struggles to remain in contention.
Wisconsin women's basketball falls short against Indiana
Badgers erase 12-point deficit but lose 77-74 to Hoosiers
Business
Wisconsin Burger King Owner Ordered to Pay Teen Workers Back Wages
State investigation found nearly 2,000 child labor law violations at 105 franchises over two years.
Dairy Producers Gather for 2026 PDP Business Conference
Two-day event in Madison, Wisconsin offers educational sessions, hands-on learning, and previews of dairy research and technology.
Dr. Rod Berger Named Storyteller in Residence at CultureCon
Award-Winning Strategic Storytelling Expert to Illuminate the Impact of Culture Leaders on Organizations Nationwide, in partnership with CultureCon
Politics
Trump Calls for Federal Control of Elections, Sparking Alarm Among State and Local Officials
Demands to 'nationalize' elections raise concerns about potential federal interference in state-run voting processes.
Federal Judge Ends Oversight of Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake After State Meets Reform Requirements
The decision follows years of monitoring under a consent decree imposed after child abuse scandals at the juvenile facilities.
Wisconsin Lawmakers Meet in Private as C-SPAN-Like Network Shuts Down
The closure of WisconsinEye amid funding shortfall leads to restricted public access to state government proceedings.
