Arrest in Fatal Crash, UW Student Case, and Primary Election Lead Madison Headlines
Madison, WI – March 8, 2026 – An arrest in a deadly crash, a UW dorm recording case and the spring primary are leading local headlines this weekend.
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Madison, WI – March 8, 2026 – An arrest in a deadly crash, a UW dorm recording case and the spring primary are leading local headlines this weekend.
Madison, WI – March 7, 2026 – A fatal crash arrest, dog park closure, and spring primary election updates lead the week’s top local headlines.
Madison, WI – March 6, 2026 – Storms and fog headline Friday, as UW-backed AI and nuclear pushes land and the world cheese contest rolls on.
Madison, WI – March 5, 2026 – Storm threat Friday, overnight street sweeping, firefighter/EMT recruiting, plus Cheese Contest finale and weekend picks.
Madison, WI – March 4, 2026 – Police report shows 2025 crime down, Regent Street redesign advances, and global cheesemakers judge at Monona Terrace.
Madison, WI – March 3, 2026 – Avian flu hits a Dane backyard flock, police report crime drops, and UWPD seeks theft suspects as events ramp up downtown.
Madison, WI – March 2, 2026 – A major drug bust, progress on the Center for Black Excellence, a warmer week with rain, and a Capitol traffic-safety exhibit.
Madison, WI – March 1, 2026 – Drug bust nets fentanyl and firearms, weekend snow lingers, and the Black excellence center nears a spring opening.
Madison, WI – February 28, 2026 – Police investigate a school incident, a major drug arrest unfolds, and the city advances housing and traffic updates.
Madison, WI – February 27, 2026 – An 8-year-old hit near Orchard Ridge is expected to recover, Warner Park’s off-leash dog park has reopened, and police continue reviewing a rol…
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Madison, WI – February 26, 2026 – Council backs $6M+ for homeownership, utility-bill rebates move ahead, and police probe shooting and road-rage report.
Madison, WI – February 25, 2026 – Dane County rolls out a $1M housing push; UW police log recent incidents; this week’s event lineup is busy.
Madison, WI – February 24, 2026 – Police investigate a Sunday-night shooting, an arrest follows a west-side stabbing, and UW hosts an AI symposium.
Madison, WI – February 22, 2026 – Warner dog park remains closed, UW-Madison student faces restroom recording charges, and city looks back on primary turnout.
Madison, WI – February 20, 2026 – Campus restroom arrest, Warner dog park closure, and spring election prep lead today’s mix of safety, pets, and civics.
Madison, WI – February 18, 2026 – Dog park closure, campus restroom recording arrest, and post-primary election updates lead today’s local news roundup.
Madison, WI — February 17, 2026 — A UW dorm arrest, Warner Dog Park’s closure, and today’s spring primary lead Madison’s local headlines and concerns.
Madison, WI — February 6, 2026 — Snowy roads, bitter cold, and winter festivities define the day as crews plow overnight and events roll on downtown.
Madison, WI — February 5, 2026 — This past week saw significant developments in local governance, community events, and public safety updates.
Madison, WI — February 3, 2026 — A shooting at a downtown Madison rooftop party injured at least 10 people early Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 12:45 a.m. at the L…
Madison, WI — February 2, 2026 — A UW-Madison student has been diagnosed with measles, prompting health officials to identify potential exposure sites in the city.