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.
Sports
Middleton's Reed Falk wins Division 1 state wrestling title
The high school senior captured the state championship in his weight class.
Wisconsin Edges Bemidji State in Overtime Thriller
Beavers' late comeback forces extra period before Badgers prevail in WCHA quarterfinal matchup.
Wisconsin's Blackwell finds other ways to contribute during shooting slump
Head coach Greg Gard isn't concerned about guard John Blackwell's recent dip in shooting efficiency.
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
