Crime
Child Hit by Car on Way to School in Madison
8-year-old boy suffered serious injuries but is expected to recover
Platteville Police Chief to Retire After 34 Years of Service
Doug McKinley has led the department for the past 20 years.
Child hit by car near Madison school
Incident occurred near Toki Middle School and Orchard Ridge Elementary
Lifestyle
Wisconsin Venues Host Variety of Events from Floral Showcases to Vintage Fests
Upcoming happenings across the Badger State include craft beer tastings, International Women's Day celebrations, and more.
Milwaukee Rental Market Sees Surge in Vacancies
Rental rates favor tenants as vacancy rates double in the city
German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Wisconsin Hosts Annual Show
The two-day event will feature top-ranked dogs and experienced judges.
Health
Bird Flu Detected in 1.2 Million-Bird Flock in Wisconsin
State officials have quarantined the premises and will cull the birds to contain the virus.
Health System Execs Refuse to Cut Workforce Investments
Leaders focus on career pathways, retention despite rising labor costs
Stem Cell Therapies Offer Hope for Parkinson's Disease Treatment
Latest research and clinical trials show promise, but challenges remain in developing effective disease-modifying therapies.
Politics
Kamala Harris Reflects on 2024 Loss, Voting Rights in Madison Book Tour Stop
Former VP discusses Trump's Iran strikes, midterm elections, and lowering the voting age to 16 during Wisconsin visit.
Protests Erupt Nationwide as US-Israel Attacks on Iran Escalate
Thousands gather to denounce military operations as war spirals in Middle East
Wisconsin Officials Recommend Charges in Failed Vos Recall Effort
The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission found probable cause that 13 people violated election laws during the recall campaign.
Tech
States and Cities Across U.S. Propose Bans on New Data Center Construction
Backlash over environmental impact and energy costs leads to calls for moratoriums on data center development
AI Lacks Intuition to Understand Human Struggles
Experts warn that AI models trained on human data can lack the discernment to handle sensitive personal information with care.
NIST Grants $3M+ to Boost AI, Biotech, Semiconductors
Funding will support research and development in key emerging technologies
