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Trump administration kicks off process to try to replace tariffs Supreme Court struck down Trump and his team made it clear they seek to replace billions in lost revenues by using different laws to establish new tariffs.

Trump and his team made it clear they seek to replace billions in lost revenues by using different laws to establish new tariffs.

11.03.2026 23:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Opening of men's homeless shelter delayed, while goal of 24/7 facility still out of reach City planners said they haven’t given up on keeping the shelter open 24/7 but say the soonest that is likely to happen is later this year.

City planners said they haven’t given up on keeping the shelter open 24/7 but say the soonest that is likely to happen is later this year.

11.03.2026 20:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Iran’s sports minister says country can’t take part in World Cup because of US attacks Iran's sports and youth minister said that the country is in no position to take part in the World Cup after the U.S. killed its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iran's sports and youth minister said that the country is in no position to take part in the World Cup after the U.S. killed its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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UW-Madison, WARF open San Francisco office to boost campus startups The San Francisco office, operating on a two-week pilot program, aims to add visibility for university startups to network with investors and alumni.

The San Francisco office, operating on a two-week pilot program, aims to add visibility for university startups to network with investors and alumni.

11.03.2026 16:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Miami's Bam Adebayo scores 83 points to pass Kobe Bryant for 2nd highest total in NBA game Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-best scoring effort in NBA history, to carry the Miami Heat to a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.

Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-best scoring effort in NBA history, to carry the Miami Heat to a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.

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Dodge County sheriff, DHS deny detaining US citizen despite evidence Federal immigration officials and the Dodge County sheriff are denying they held a U.S. citizen woman for more than 30 hours at O'Hare airport then released her onto the street

Federal immigration officials and the Dodge County sheriff are denying they held a U.S. citizen woman for more than 30 hours at O'Hare airport then released her onto the street

10.03.2026 23:39 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Want a piece of Porta Bella? Here's when keepsakes, supplies and equipment from the now-closed Italian restaurant are going up for auction.

Read more: https://go.madison.com/portaauction?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_Β 

10.03.2026 19:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Brad Schimel won't continue as U.S. attorney in Milwaukee Federal judges in the Eastern District of Wisconsin have declined to make Brad Schimel ⁠the U.S. Attorney, ending his interim term in the position. His last day is expected to

Federal judges in the Eastern District of Wisconsin have declined to make Brad Schimel ⁠the U.S. Attorney, ending his interim term in the position. His last day is expected to

10.03.2026 16:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Latest: Netanyahu says strikes are β€˜breaking their bones’ as Iran vows to fight on Trump sent contradictory signals about how long the war could last, fueling uncertainty that is causing markets to swing. Here's the latest.

Trump sent contradictory signals about how long the war could last, fueling uncertainty that is causing markets to swing. Here's the latest.

10.03.2026 11:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How UW-Madison’s WSUM became the best campus radio station in the country On Feb. 21, the station took home one of the highest awards in college journalism: the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System named WSUM the best college station in the nation.

On Feb. 21, the station took home one of the highest awards in college journalism: the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System named WSUM the best college station in the nation.

10.03.2026 10:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Madison sets new record high, warmest March 9 since 1977 Madison set a new record high of 68 degrees Monday afternoon, beating the previous record of 66 degrees set in 1977, though snow is forecast later this week.

Madison set a new record high of 68 degrees Monday afternoon, beating the previous record of 66 degrees set in 1977, though snow is forecast later this week.

09.03.2026 22:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Alexander Butterfield, Nixon aide who disclosed Watergate tapes, dies at 99 Alexander Butterfield, the White House aide who inadvertently hastened Richard Nixon's resignation over the Watergate scandal when he revealed that the president had bugged the Oval Office and Cabinet Room and routinely recorded his conversations, has died. He was 99.

Alexander Butterfield, the White House aide who inadvertently hastened Richard Nixon's resignation over the Watergate scandal when he revealed that the president had bugged the Oval Office and Cabinet Room and routinely recorded his conversations, has died. He was 99.

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Wisconsin β€˜at risk’ for outbreaks as childhood vaccination rates continue to fall, state says The latest decrease is a "clear signal” the health and well-being of children is at risk, state health officials said Monday.

The latest decrease is a "clear signal” the health and well-being of children is at risk, state health officials said Monday.

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UW-Madison picks interim provost as permanent second-in-command The selection of John Zumbrunnen, the only internal finalist, provides some stability during a period of transition as Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin departs this spring.

The selection of John Zumbrunnen, the only internal finalist, provides some stability during a period of transition as Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin departs this spring.

09.03.2026 18:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wisconsin gas prices up 40 cents in a week as Iran conflict continues As the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran continues, the average price of gas in Wisconsin ⁠surged above $3 a gallon for the first time this year.

As the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran continues, the average price of gas in Wisconsin ⁠surged above $3 a gallon for the first time this year.

09.03.2026 18:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Conservative Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler won’t run for reelection next year Before voters get to decide who will take Ziegler’s seat, they will first cast ballots in the April 7 race for the seat previously held by fellow conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley.

Before voters get to decide who will take Ziegler’s seat, they will first cast ballots in the April 7 race for the seat previously held by fellow conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley.

09.03.2026 16:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Latest: Oil prices soar after Iran names new supreme leader and launches more attacks Iran has launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf countries, hours after Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei was named supreme leader. Oil prices have skyrocketed following the announcement.

Iran has launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf countries, hours after Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei was named supreme leader. Oil prices have skyrocketed following the announcement.

09.03.2026 11:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UW-Madison has 8 Flock AI cameras. Here’s why some faculty want them removed UW-Madison police have put guardrails on the university’s Flock cameras, but some faculty and staff say it’s not enough.

UW-Madison police have put guardrails on the university’s Flock cameras, but some faculty and staff say it’s not enough.

09.03.2026 10:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Iranian state TV says Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's supreme leader, has been named his successor Iranian state TV says Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the country’s late supreme leader, has been named his successor.

Iranian state TV says Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the country’s late supreme leader, has been named his successor.

08.03.2026 21:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our endorsement for Madison City Council on the Southwest Side Barbara McKinney is the easy choice for this Southwest Side seat on the Madison City Council. She’s experienced, independent and more connected to her District 20 constituents.

Barbara McKinney is the easy choice for this Southwest Side seat on the Madison City Council. She’s experienced, independent and more connected to her District 20 constituents.

08.03.2026 13:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our endorsement for Madison City Council on UW campus Two impressive UW-Madison sophomores are competing for an open seat on the Madison City Council, representing the campus area.

Two impressive UW-Madison sophomores are competing for an open seat on the Madison City Council, representing the campus area.

08.03.2026 12:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our endorsement for Madison City Council on the South Side The candidates are Kate Blood and Noah Lieberman

The candidates are Kate Blood and Noah Lieberman

08.03.2026 11:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Latest: Trump says he’ll hit Iran harder as Iranian president apologizes to neighbors U.S. President Donald Trump warned in a Truth Social post that more Iranian officials will be targets, saying, β€œToday Iran will be hit very hard!,” while noting an apology by

U.S. President Donald Trump warned in a Truth Social post that more Iranian officials will be targets, saying, β€œToday Iran will be hit very hard!,” while noting an apology by

07.03.2026 16:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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People love to hate changing clocks for daylight savings time | Hot off the Wire podcast 🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.

🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.

07.03.2026 15:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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4 dead in Michigan as powerful storms that produced at least 1 tornado rip through state Powerful storms formed Friday from Michigan all the way to Oklahoma, with reports of heavy rain and threats of severe thunderstorms.

Powerful storms formed Friday from Michigan all the way to Oklahoma, with reports of heavy rain and threats of severe thunderstorms.

07.03.2026 12:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wisconsin State Journal named best daily newspaper in the state The staff earned 52 awards, including 16 first-place awards including the general excellence award.

The staff earned 52 awards, including 16 first-place awards including the general excellence award.

07.03.2026 12:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Big changes coming to Odana Hills Golf Course The renovation could put Odana Hills on a par with Madison’s reimagined Glen Golf Park.

The renovation could put Odana Hills on a par with Madison’s reimagined Glen Golf Park.

07.03.2026 11:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Special Weather Statement until SAT 12:15 AM CST Strong Thunderstorms Bringing Gusty Winds to Northern Dane County Until 12:15 AM CST

Strong Thunderstorms Bringing Gusty Winds to Northern Dane County Until 12:15 AM CST

07.03.2026 06:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wisconsin reports two more bird flu cases in Jefferson, Walworth counties The positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, a strain of avian flu, in Jefferson County marks the county’s second case so far this year and fourth such case since September.

The positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, a strain of avian flu, in Jefferson County marks the county’s second case so far this year and fourth such case since September.

06.03.2026 21:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UW-Madison alum, husband stuck in Dubai as Middle East fighting expands A Wauwatosa couple have been stuck in Dubai since Saturday after their flight was canceled due to expanding conflict in the Middle East, and they said finding a way out has been chaotic.

A Wauwatosa couple have been stuck in Dubai since Saturday after their flight was canceled due to expanding conflict in the Middle East, and they said finding a way out has been chaotic.

06.03.2026 20:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0