Man charged in Brittany Zimmerman homicide competent for trial
A man charged with killing a University of Wisconsin-Madison student in 2008 has been found competent to stand trial.
DNR issues fish consumption warnings for Yahara chain
The recommendations come after tests revealed elevated levels of PFAS in several fish species in lakes Monona, Kegonsa and Waubesa.
Sen. Larson announces campaign for US Senate
Democratic state Sen. Chris Larson, of Milwaukee, is preparing to join an already crowded field of candidates for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Sen. Ron Johnson.
COVID death: Vaccinated Madison woman had underlying health issues
A Madison woman who was fully vaccinated has died of coronavirus complications, according to her sons who say her underlying health conditions likely made her more vulnerable to infection.
Body cameras for Capitol officers considered by state committee
The Legislature's budget-writing committee is set this week to consider whether to buy body cameras for state Capitol police officers.
American Family Insurance Championship back after year off
The American Family Insurance Championship returns to University Ridge Golf Course in June.
State GOP lawmakers speak ahead of votes on biennial budget
The Republican Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) hold a news conference prior to the first votes on the state biennial budget.
Disabled Wisconsin lawmaker asks to take part remotely
A disabled Democratic lawmaker has asked Assembly Republicans to allow him to participate in floor sessions remotely.
WI reaches deal with USDA, preserves $70M+ a month in food assistance
A deal has been reached to keep $70 million in federal dollars coming in to help Wisconsin families.
Wisconsin Assembly OKs genocide education bill
The state Assembly approved a bipartisan bill Tuesday that would require schools to include instruction on the Holocaust and other genocides.
WI Assembly set to vote on Republicans' COVID spending bills
The Assembly voted to use some of the COVID-19 relief money for property tax relief. The governor has a different plan.
Woman charged with homicide in man's heroin overdose
Prosecutors have charged a Madison woman with homicide after she allegedly supplied heroin to a man at hotel and then tried to move his body out of the building on a luggage cart after he overdosed.
Driver, attendant lose jobs after leaving child on bus
A school bus driver and an onboard attendant have lost their jobs after leaving a 5-year-old Madison student on the bus alone at the end of their day.
Wisconsin's Cole Caufield wins Hobey Baker Memorial Award
Wisconsin sophomore Cole Caufield was announced as the winner of the 2021 Hobey Baker Memorial Award Friday night.
Missouri man attempts to board plane with gun at MSN, arrested
Dane County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 42-year-old Missouri man shortly after 6 a.m. Friday after he attempted to board a plane at the Dane County Regional Airport with a loaded handgun.
Wisconsin hopes to hire new AD 'within a few months'
The head of the search committee to pick a successor to retiring Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez said the school hopes to make a hire "within a few months."
GOP plans for spending federal stimulus may not be allowed
The majority of Wisconsin Republicans' plans for spending $3.2 billion in federal stimulus money either may not be allowed under the law or might have to be repaid, according to nonpartisan analyses of the bills that are moving quickly through the Legislature.
Case closed: Tip helps solve theft of rare tree at UW Arboretum
Police received a tip this week that helped solve a month's old mystery surrounding the theft of a rare pine tree from the University of Wisconsin Arboretum.
Cocktails to go would be legal in Wisconsin under Assembly bill
Bars and restaurants could sell cocktails and glasses of wine to go under a bill up for a vote Wednesday, March 17 in the state Assembly.
Dane County Sheriff's Office asks for help locating missing 15-year-old girl
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of 15-year-old Tiah Meigs.