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Madison man sent back to prison for violating terms of release in federal hacking case
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (328+ words) MADISON (WKOW) -- A Madison man who spent time in prison for his conviction in a cyberattack on a fantasy sports and betting site will go back behind bars. In May of 2023, Joseph Garrison, who was 18 at the time, was charged…...
Author James Patterson to speak at UW-Madison's Spring Commencement ceremony
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (135+ words) MADISON (WKOW) -- Author James Patterson will be the keynote speaker for the Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony at UW-Madison. Patterson has published more than 250 novels and is known for his series featuring detective Alex Cross. His books have been turned into movies…...
UW-Madison lab worker arrested after hazardous chemical found in campus
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (134+ words) MADISON, (WKOW) " A lab employee at UW-Madison was arrested Friday evening after evidence collected from a campus research lab tested positive for the presence of a chemical. UW-Madison Police Department officers and the Madison Fire Department Hazardous Incident Team responded…...
30th Annual Souper Bowl returns to Madison West High School
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (164+ words) MADISON (WKOW) " Before the Super Bowl starts on Sunday, you can give back to the community on Saturday for the 30th annual Souper Bowl. Organized by the UW chapter of Habitat for Humanity of Dane County, the event has become the…...
Madison drafts updated pedestrian plan for first time since 1997
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (118+ words) MADISON (WKOW) " The city of Madison is updating its pedestrian plan, making changes to the 1997 edition. The city says the new plan will provide direction for policy, programs and safety improvements. There are four main goals, as listed in the…...
Madison Streets Division announces expanded hours, new location for drop-off sites
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (389+ words) MADISON (WKOW) " Madison's Streets Division drop-off sites will expand their hours starting on Saturday, and a new location at 1504 Quann-Olin Parkway will open for the first time. All three drop-off sites will operate on the same schedule through Dec. 3. The…...
New legislation allocates $14. 6 M to UW-Madison athletics facilities
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (337+ words) MADISON (WKOW)" Gov. Tony Evers passed a bill that will allocate $14. 6 million in debt service for UW-Madison athletics facilities and orders Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) rights for UW athletes on Wednesday. The law will allow resources to be reinvested…...
City of Madison, FBI warn of fraud schemes
1+ week, 3+ day ago (183+ words) MADISON (WKOW) -- The City of Madison and the FBI are warning of an emerging fraud scheme. It's an email phishing scam with criminals impersonating city and county officials. The FBI said it targets people and businesses with active applications for…...
Epicurean Evening returns to Madison with top chefs supporting Clean Wisconsin
1+ week, 4+ day ago (233+ words) MADISON, Wis. " Clean Wisconsin is hosting its 12th annual Epicurean Evening on April 30 at Monona Terrace from 5 to 9 p. m. The premier dinner gala showcases some of Madison's top chefs and highlights the connection between the environment and food. All proceeds support Clean…...
Student EMTs may soon respond to calls on UW'Madison campus under new proposal
1+ week, 5+ day ago (303+ words) MADISON, (WKOW) " Students at UW-Madison are proposing a student-run EMS program to provide hands-on emergency medical experience while serving the campus community. Members of Badger EMS say the current program offers education and knowledge but lacks practical opportunities. Jake Wesson,…...