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🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.
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🎧 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
January 3, 2026 at 3:31 PM
🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.
The United States has hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” and said its president had been captured and flown out of the country.
US strikes Venezuela and says its leader has been captured and flown out of the country
The United States has hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” and said its president had been captured and flown out of the country.
madison.com
January 3, 2026 at 2:06 PM
The United States has hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” and said its president had been captured and flown out of the country.
Badgers offensive line coach Eric Mateos shared thoughts on how he attacks transfer recruiting, what he looks for in high school linemen and more.
How Wisconsin's new O-line coach approaches high school, transfer recruiting
Badgers offensive line coach Eric Mateos shared thoughts on how he attacks transfer recruiting, what he looks for in high school linemen and more.
madison.com
January 3, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Badgers offensive line coach Eric Mateos shared thoughts on how he attacks transfer recruiting, what he looks for in high school linemen and more.
Diane Crump in 1969 became the first woman to ride professionally in a horse race and a year later became the first female jockey in the Kentucky Derby.
Diane Crump, first female jockey to ride in Kentucky Derby, dies at 77
Diane Crump in 1969 became the first woman to ride professionally in a horse race and a year later became the first female jockey in the Kentucky Derby.
madison.com
January 3, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Diane Crump in 1969 became the first woman to ride professionally in a horse race and a year later became the first female jockey in the Kentucky Derby.
The nation's chair said the business venture with ICE does not align with the tribe’s values.
After backlash, Oneida officials apologize, cancel ICE contracts
The nation's chair said the business venture with ICE does not align with the tribe’s values.
madison.com
January 2, 2026 at 7:12 PM
The nation's chair said the business venture with ICE does not align with the tribe’s values.
The crash happened about 2:35 a.m. on the I-39/90 westbound exit ramp to Highway N in the town of Pleasant Springs, authorities reported.
Driver hospitalized after semi crashes into large power pole exiting I-39/90 south of Madison
The crash happened about 2:35 a.m. on the I-39/90 westbound exit ramp to Highway N in the town of Pleasant Springs, authorities reported.
madison.com
January 2, 2026 at 6:37 PM
The crash happened about 2:35 a.m. on the I-39/90 westbound exit ramp to Highway N in the town of Pleasant Springs, authorities reported.
In January 2025, UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin abruptly demoted LaVar Charleston, director of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement, following an internal review of the department’s finances.
UW-Madison report proposes changes after DEI chief was demoted for overspending
In January 2025, UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin abruptly demoted LaVar Charleston, director of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement, following an internal review of the department’s finances.
madison.com
January 2, 2026 at 3:27 PM
In January 2025, UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin abruptly demoted LaVar Charleston, director of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement, following an internal review of the department’s finances.
Two district administrators reject the notion that teachers are intentionally singling out certain students for additional discipline.
Racial disparities in discipline persist in Madison schools despite all efforts
Two district administrators reject the notion that teachers are intentionally singling out certain students for additional discipline.
madison.com
January 2, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Two district administrators reject the notion that teachers are intentionally singling out certain students for additional discipline.
The biggest residential developments now under construction are expected to add well over 2,000 apartments in 2026 and 2027.
10 housing developments that will change Madison in 2026
The biggest residential developments now under construction are expected to add well over 2,000 apartments in 2026 and 2027.
madison.com
January 2, 2026 at 11:51 AM
The biggest residential developments now under construction are expected to add well over 2,000 apartments in 2026 and 2027.
It’s the eighth time in the last decade Lake Mendota has frozen over in January.
Lake Mendota rings in the New Year by freezing over
It’s the eighth time in the last decade Lake Mendota has frozen over in January.
madison.com
January 1, 2026 at 10:13 PM
It’s the eighth time in the last decade Lake Mendota has frozen over in January.
Slightly to the south on Park Street, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital was still waiting for its first new baby of year to arrive as of 2 p.m. Thursday
Meriter welcomes the first baby of 2026 minutes into the New Year
Slightly to the south on Park Street, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital was still waiting for its first new baby of year to arrive as of 2 p.m. Thursday
madison.com
January 1, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Slightly to the south on Park Street, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital was still waiting for its first new baby of year to arrive as of 2 p.m. Thursday
Rajan Pradhan said owning the restaurant was hard on his father, 87, because it's too much a reminder of his mother, who died three years ago.
Himal Chuli in Madison closes abruptly after 40 years
Rajan Pradhan said owning the restaurant was hard on his father, 87, because it's too much a reminder of his mother, who died three years ago.
madison.com
January 1, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Rajan Pradhan said owning the restaurant was hard on his father, 87, because it's too much a reminder of his mother, who died three years ago.
The Assembly in 1853 formally charged circuit judge Levi Hubbell with serious misconduct charges for accepting bribes and hearing cases in which he had financial interests.
Here’s what happened the last time a Wisconsin judge was impeached
The Assembly in 1853 formally charged circuit judge Levi Hubbell with serious misconduct charges for accepting bribes and hearing cases in which he had financial interests.
madison.com
December 31, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The Assembly in 1853 formally charged circuit judge Levi Hubbell with serious misconduct charges for accepting bribes and hearing cases in which he had financial interests.
Both sides blame the other for failing to temporarily extend detoxification services, while the company’s efforts to open a private facility have been delayed.
Dane County's detox program ends after breakdown in talks with Tellurian
Both sides blame the other for failing to temporarily extend detoxification services, while the company’s efforts to open a private facility have been delayed.
madison.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Both sides blame the other for failing to temporarily extend detoxification services, while the company’s efforts to open a private facility have been delayed.
His push to deploy the troops in Democrat-led cities was met with legal challenges at nearly every turn.
Trump says he'll drop push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now
His push to deploy the troops in Democrat-led cities was met with legal challenges at nearly every turn.
madison.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:43 PM
His push to deploy the troops in Democrat-led cities was met with legal challenges at nearly every turn.
See live traffic conditions in the Madison area.
See live traffic conditions as snow starts falling in Madison on New Year's Eve
See live traffic conditions in the Madison area.
madison.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:28 PM
See live traffic conditions in the Madison area.
Milfred and Hands play Nostradamus, with apologies to Conan O'Brien, predicting who will win the races for Wisconsin governor, state Supreme Court, Trump's affections and the Big Ten conference in 2026.
Wisconsin political predictions for 2026
Milfred and Hands play Nostradamus, with apologies to Conan O'Brien, predicting who will win the races for Wisconsin governor, state Supreme Court, Trump's affections and the Big Ten conference in 2026.
madison.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Milfred and Hands play Nostradamus, with apologies to Conan O'Brien, predicting who will win the races for Wisconsin governor, state Supreme Court, Trump's affections and the Big Ten conference in 2026.
The 46 that opened in 2025 is not far off last year’s record of 54 and almost twice as many as the number that closed in the past year.
46 restaurant, bar and cafe openings in the Madison area in 2025
The 46 that opened in 2025 is not far off last year’s record of 54 and almost twice as many as the number that closed in the past year.
madison.com
December 31, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The 46 that opened in 2025 is not far off last year’s record of 54 and almost twice as many as the number that closed in the past year.
Muffle the first long cries of Baby New Year with these five events.
Hit the ground running with these 5 New Year’s Day events in Madison
Muffle the first long cries of Baby New Year with these five events.
madison.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Muffle the first long cries of Baby New Year with these five events.
The light snow will move southeast across southern Wisconsin in the afternoon, with some freezing drizzle possible ahead of and immediately behind the snow, the National Weather Service said.
More light snow could hamper Wednesday afternoon commute for southern Wisconsin
The light snow will move southeast across southern Wisconsin in the afternoon, with some freezing drizzle possible ahead of and immediately behind the snow, the National Weather Service said.
madison.com
December 31, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The light snow will move southeast across southern Wisconsin in the afternoon, with some freezing drizzle possible ahead of and immediately behind the snow, the National Weather Service said.
In addition, Vos said lawmakers plan to introduce a bill that would cut off pay to judges who are convicted of a crime.
Wisconsin Assembly to launch impeachment of Judge Hannah Dugan in January
In addition, Vos said lawmakers plan to introduce a bill that would cut off pay to judges who are convicted of a crime.
madison.com
December 31, 2025 at 1:12 PM
In addition, Vos said lawmakers plan to introduce a bill that would cut off pay to judges who are convicted of a crime.
Going into 2026, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation gave nearly $207 million to UW-Madison and the Morgridge Institute for Research to boost research and for future facility costs.
10 Universities of Wisconsin research projects notable in 2025, from AI to zebrafish
Going into 2026, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation gave nearly $207 million to UW-Madison and the Morgridge Institute for Research to boost research and for future facility costs.
madison.com
December 31, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Going into 2026, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation gave nearly $207 million to UW-Madison and the Morgridge Institute for Research to boost research and for future facility costs.
Madison is rethinking some Downtown lane closures as the reconstruction of John Nolen Drive leads to long delays on Johnson Street.
Construction on Johnson Street too much of a bottleneck, city says
Madison is rethinking some Downtown lane closures as the reconstruction of John Nolen Drive leads to long delays on Johnson Street.
madison.com
December 31, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Madison is rethinking some Downtown lane closures as the reconstruction of John Nolen Drive leads to long delays on Johnson Street.
Wisconsin's track record with transfer portal receivers has been poor under coach Luke Fickell. A look at the mistakes and what they mean when the portal opens Friday.
One position has vexed the Badgers in the transfer portal. That must change this week
Wisconsin's track record with transfer portal receivers has been poor under coach Luke Fickell. A look at the mistakes and what they mean when the portal opens Friday.
madison.com
December 31, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Wisconsin's track record with transfer portal receivers has been poor under coach Luke Fickell. A look at the mistakes and what they mean when the portal opens Friday.
GOP lawmakers plan to introduce a constitutional amendment in the weeks ahead that seeks to end the governor’s veto, which was upheld in April by the state Supreme Court.
Voters could decide fate of Evers’ 400-year school funding veto
GOP lawmakers plan to introduce a constitutional amendment in the weeks ahead that seeks to end the governor’s veto, which was upheld in April by the state Supreme Court.
madison.com
December 31, 2025 at 11:01 AM
GOP lawmakers plan to introduce a constitutional amendment in the weeks ahead that seeks to end the governor’s veto, which was upheld in April by the state Supreme Court.