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
Lifestyle
Film Students Struggle to Watch Full Movies, Professors Worry
Professors report students fidgeting, multitasking, and failing to finish assigned films, blaming a lifetime of short-form media consumption.
Madison Kiwanis honors Shawn Walsh as 2026 Citizen of the Year
Walsh recognized for his work as a librarian and community leader
UW-Madison Named Nation's No. 2 Best Public University by TIME
The University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks 20th overall globally in TIME's 2026 university rankings.
Sports
No. 2 Ohio State tops No. 2 Wisconsin 4-1 in women's hockey
Buckeyes get goals from four different players to defeat top-ranked Badgers
Wisconsin Badgers Cover as Underdogs Against Indiana Hoosiers
Experienced Badgers squad looks to upset Hoosiers in Big Ten matchup
Mount Horeb Graduate Works Behind the Scenes at Olympics for NBC Sports
Maxwell McGilligan serves as a live event technology manager, ensuring everything looks perfect for viewers at home.
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's Calls to 'Nationalize' Elections Spark Alarm Among State, Local Officials
Concerns grow over potential federal interference in state-run elections ahead of 2026 midterms
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.
