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After 28-year drought, big summer tours help put Camp Randall stadium in Wisconsin back on the musical map madison.com/opinion/editor…
The group seeks both legislation and a constitutional amendment to create a nonpartisan redistricting commission in Wisconsin. madison.com/news/state-reg…
Munson Healthcare said via social media that 11 people were being treated at the region's largest hospital in northern Michigan. madison.com/news/nation-wo…
🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast. madison.com/news/nation-wo…
Completion is expected at the end of 2027. madison.com/news/state-reg…
State officials had warned withholding the funds would lead to layoffs and the shuttering of educational programs. madison.com/news/local/edu…
The 2026 gubernatorial election will mark the first open race for the position in 16 years. madison.com/news/state-reg…
Generac broke ground in November 2023 on the 345,000-square-foot facility. madison.com/article_7370bf…
José Felipe Alvergue has been suspended for the next school year, ordered to complete anger management and had his promotion rescinded. madison.com/news/local/edu…
Evers' tenure has often been marked by recurring friction with the Republican-controlled Legislature. madison.com/news/state-reg…
A former staff member at Sun Prairie West High School has been arrested and accused of possessing child pornography. madison.com/news/local/cri…
Jeffrey Rupnow bought the handgun his daughter used in the shooting and enrolled her in a local gun club to teach her safe handling of the weapon. madison.com/news/local/cri…
Wisconsin women's cross country runners say while they enjoyed success in competitions under their former coach, there was a great deal of anxiety behind the scenes. Read more of their story: tinyurl.com/3jkt3tns?utm_m…

Evers’ eagerly awaited announcement was the political equivalent of firing the starting pistol in next year’s race for governor. madison.com/news/state-reg…
Thursday's announcement sets the stage for the first open race for Wisconsin's executive office in 16 years. madison.com/news/state-reg…
Hulk Hogan, the mustachioed, headscarf-wearing icon in the world of professional wrestling, has died at the age of 71, Florida police and WWE said Thursday. madison.com/life-entertain…
AtwoodFest. WaunaFest. An arboretum tour. Summer is fleeting in Madison, and there is a packed list of events to make the most of it. Find more things to do: tinyurl.com/3dyuj9za?utm_m…

Operation Fresh Start helps youth like Don Brown, left, who was struggling after the death of his mother. The job he was able to get and the support from the nonprofit put him on a better path. Read more: tinyurl.com/4b36assk?utm_m…

The Alliant Energy Center has hosted many big events over the years, including the CrossFit games. But it needs to grow and modernize. Here's the latest on the project: go.madison.com/alliant?utm_me…

A forensic examination was completed on Tuesday and the cause and manner of death are pending, with additional testing being done, authorities said. madison.com/news/local/cri…