Crime
Former 'Baywatch' Star Arrested in Beagle Rescue Raid
Animal rights activists broke into a Wisconsin dog breeding facility and removed over 20 beagles, leading to multiple arrests.
Janesville Schools on Lockdown After Reported Shots Fired
Police respond to incident on Clark Street, schools restrict movement
Pilot dies after crashing plane into Deerfield townhome
Chester Wojnicki, president of aviation club, identified as victim in Wednesday night crash
Weather
Sturgeon Bay Bounces Back After 3 Feet of Snow
City works to restore normalcy after major winter storm
Heavy Snow Causes Partial Barn Roof Collapse in Kewaunee County
No injuries reported as animals escape unharmed after roof gives way under weight of snow
Weekend Digest: March 14 -15
Your weekend is here, Wisconsin, and it's time to take a look back at some of the stories that were in our headlines this week.
Sports
Slinger Owls Soar Into WIAA D2 State Final
Owls overcome halftime deficit to defeat McFarland 83-56 and advance to championship game
Wisconsin Football Kicks Off Spring Practice
Badgers take to Camp Randall Stadium for second day of spring workouts
Wisconsin Badgers down only one rotation player for NCAA Tournament opener
Starting center Nolan Winter expected to return after four-game absence
Lifestyle
Chrism Mass to Be Held in Madison Diocese on April 2
Bishop Donald J. Hying invites all to the annual celebration at St. Maria Goretti Church.
Brava Magazine Readers Pick 2026 Raves and Faves in Madison
The magazine's popular survey returns after an 8-year hiatus, highlighting top local businesses across 93 categories.
Wisconsin Faces Ongoing Challenges in Funding Public Schools
Decades of insufficient and unfair funding have left the state struggling to meet its constitutional obligations.
Business
3M and Bain Capital to acquire Madison Fire & Rescue for $1.95B
The deal expands 3M's safety portfolio and boosts cash flow.
Wisconsin Lawmakers Aim to Legalize Online Sports Betting
Proposed bill would allow tribal casinos to offer online sports wagering, but faces uncertain future with governor
Wisconsin Lawmakers Propose Online Sports Betting
Measure would allow tribes to offer online sports betting, but governor's support is unclear.
