UW-Madison mandates COVID tests for unvaccinated students, staff

University of Wisconsin-Madison students and staff who can't or won't show proof of vaccination will have to undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.

Dane County indoor mask mandate re-imposed, begins Aug. 19

Dane County health officials announced they are going to re-impose an indoor mask mandate for the entire county, including Madison. It will go into effect on Thursday.

Capitol rally against COVID vaccine mandate for health care workers

Vaccine mandates continue to be a hot-button issue for some. Health care workers rallied in Madison against COVID-19 vaccination requirements being put in place at area hospitals.

3 hit by rockfall while trying to recover body of Wisconsin hiker

Three people trying to recover the body of a hiker on a Colorado mountain were injured Wednesday after being hit by a “massive rockfall” likely triggered by other climbers above them, authorities said.

Madison, Dane County require employees to be vaccinated

City and county employees in Madison and Dane County will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Son charged with father's death; additional remains found

The son of a Wisconsin couple who went missing last week was formally accused Thursday of killing his father and dismembering his body, while authorities announced that additional human remains were found in another location.

Speaker Vos suggests more tax cuts
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There are new questions about how the state should spend $550 million left in the pot.

More tax cuts, Assembly speaker suggests

The Wisconsin Assembly speaker suggests he could consider even more tax cuts, making use of $550 million the governor left in the general fund. It comes after Governor Tony Evers already signed a more than $2 billion income tax cut.

Missing Wisconsin couple: Remains identified as husband

Human remains that were discovered during a search for a missing Wisconsin couple are those of the husband, the Dane County Medical Examiner said Monday.

Son of missing couple accused of providing false information

The adult son of a missing couple from Dane County has been arrested and accused of providing false information to investigators, according to sheriff's officials.

UW Alzheimer's groundbreaking study, volunteers needed

UW Health's AHEAD Study is seeking volunteers to take part in an Alzheimer's prevention initiative.

Fatal hit-and-run, Madison police seek suspect

Police are asking for the public's help locating a driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a pedestrian on Madison's east side early Saturday morning.

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.

State GOP lawmakers speak ahead of votes on biennial budget
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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.