Dane County mask order expiring March 1; officials cite decreasing COVID

Dane County and Madison public health officials said on Monday, Feb. 14 they will let its mask requirement for public indoor spaces to expire on March 1.

Sheriff investigating officer-involved shooting in Madison

The Dane County Sheriff's Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting on Madison's far east side.

UW-Madison cancer research uses sharks to study treatment

UW-Madison cancer researchers are getting help from a unique partner on campus – sharks. Dr. Aaron LeBeau is leading the research.

Meteor seen from UW camera early Thursday, Jan. 20

Anybody who was up early Thursday morning may have been able to see a meteor streaking through the sky.

Wisconsin Capitol badger statue to stay for 50 more years, Navy says

The Navy will let Wisconsin keep its beloved badger statue at the state Capitol or 50 more years, scrapping plans to move the sculpture to a museum.

Wisconsin man accused of killing parents, trial to resume

The trial for a Wisconsin man accused of killing his parents is set to resume next week after he contracted COVID-19.

UW System president finalists: Attorney, chancellor in the running

The chairman of a prominent international law firm based in Milwaukee and the chancellor the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus were announced Friday as finalists to be president of the UW System.

Election investigation: Judge denies Vos request to stop deposition

A Wisconsin judge denied a request from Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to delay him sitting for a deposition related to the election investigation.

Dane County jail inmates; COVID testing for nearly 600

The National Guard has been summoned to help test nearly 600 inmates at the Dane County Jail for COVID-19 on Monday, Jan. 10.

Wisconsin election investigation: Vos deposition ordered by judge

A Wisconsin judge ordered that Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos sit for a deposition with attorneys for a liberal watchdog group.

Madison-area shootout threatens apartment complex residents

A shootout between two groups in the town of Madison late Thursday sent residents of a nearby apartment complex scrambling.

Madison schools going virtual after winter break

The Madison Metropolitan School District will pivot to virtual learning when winter break ends in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Governor's Mansion holiday decorations honor heroes, history

Gov. Tony Evers and first lady Kathy Evers shared a virtual video tour of the 2021 Governor's Mansion holiday decorations.

New UW-Madison chancellor by May committee anticipates

The leader of a committee searching for a new chancellor for the University of Wisconsin-Madison says she wants to pick someone by May.

Madison fatal crash: Speeding driver ran red light, police say

A traffic crash in Madison that killed three people and injured a fourth was caused by a speeding driver who ran a red light, police said Wednesday.

Madison wreck: 3 killed, 1 hurt in 2-vehicle collision

Madison police say three people were killed and one was injured in a two-vehicle collision on the city's east side Tuesday.

Wisconsin Capitol holiday tree lights up rotunda

The holiday season hit the Wisconsin Capitol on Friday, Dec. 3 as Gov. Tony Evers hosted the holiday tree lighting in the rotunda.

Madison Police Department officer resigns after being caught with woman

A Wisconsin police lieutenant has resigned after being recorded engaging in sexual activity with a woman in a police car that belonged to the Madison Police Department.

GOP leaders subpoena Madison for election documents

Republican leaders on Wednesday subpoenaed the city of Madison for absentee ballot certificates returned in the 2020 presidential race, as part of a GOP-led investigation into a nonpartisan audit of the Wisconsin election.