Madison police found about 30 young men packed into a hot fraternity basement Wednesday night after receiving an anonymous tip about possible hazing there, authorities said. Accord… — by Andrew Powell

News· Sep 25, 2026

Madison· Auto · 9 sources · Sep 24, 2026Story

Construction Worker Killed in Madison Hit-and-Run

A road worker was fatally struck by a vehicle while working near Pflaum and Alder roads in Madison, and the driver left the scene. Police say speed may have been a factor, have contacted a person of interest, and are also speaking with the driver of a possible second vehicle involved.

Auto· Sep 24, 2026

Madison· Reporting · 1 source · Aug 5, 2026Story

Democrat Rising Star’s Answer To Thanksgiving Question Tanks

Francesca Hong, a former chef and unsuccessful restaurant owner who is now the clear favorite to win Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, faced an uncomfortable question Monday in a setting that is normally welcoming to Democratic candidates. Her answer did little to help her. Hong, who represents Madison in the Wisconsin State Assembly, entered the final […]

Reporting· Aug 5, 2026

Madison· Reporting · 1 source · Jul 31, 2026Story

Bystander Video Shows Police Briefing Being Overrun

Madison, Wisconsin, has long been one of the most progressive cities in the country. Its politics are well known, and its debates over policing often reflect that reality. But regardless of whether a city leans left or right, there is a basic expectation that law enforcement will maintain order during official public events. That expectation […]

Reporting· Jul 31, 2026

Madison· World · 5 sources · Jul 24, 2026Story

Family hires Crump after deadly Madison police shooting

Corey Ruiz’s family has hired civil-rights attorney Ben Crump after a Madison police shooting that bystander video allegedly shows including a taser use, Ruiz being taken to the ground, and him being shot multiple times in broad daylight, with investigators calling it an open homicide probe and the family demanding release of all footage for accountability. Crump and supporters emphasize the need to examine potential excessive force amid protests, while police say Ruiz pulled a large knife during a struggle and injured an officer, with four officers involved and on leave as the case unfolds.

World· Jul 24, 2026

Madison· Reporting · 1 source · Nov 24, 2025Story

EXCLUSIVE: Blue State Officials Point Fingers After ‘Slender Man’ Stabber Escapes Group Home

Wisconsin corrections officials did not follow normal protocol notifying police that a convicted stabber was on the loose, keeping them in the dark for an entire night, the Madison Police Department (MPD) told the Daily…

Reporting· Nov 24, 2025

Madison· Reporting · 1 source · Dec 17, 2024Story

Authorities Identify Suspect In Abundant Life Christian School Shooting

Madison Police Department Police Chief Shon Barnes announced Monday evening during a press conference that officials have identified 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow, who went by the name “Samantha,” as the shooter of…

Reporting· Dec 17, 2024

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Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is the second-most populous city in the state, with a population of 269,840 at the 2020 census. The Madison metropolitan area has an estimated 708,000 residents. With a downtown centrally located on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona, the city also encompasses Lake Wingra. Madison was founded in 1836, and is named after American Founding Father and President James Madison. Madison is the county seat of Dane County.

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