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Sunday, November 1

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Saturday, October 31

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Madison police investigate 3rd and 4th homicides of the week after violent Friday night

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Madison police: Four deadly shootings in one week

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What to do in Madison this weekend: Oct. 29-Nov. 1, 2026

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Friday, October 30

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Tonjanita Johnson tapped to lead Wisconsin's 13 public universities

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Wisconsin finishes as runner-up at Big Ten Championship

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Man found dead on Madison's southwest side identified

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F(oar) things to know as the Badgers host the Gophers

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No charges in Madison fraternity hazing case that made national news

Thursday, October 29

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'He could be anywhere': Search continues for convicted murderer Jacob Morley

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Noah Kahan to play Camp Randall Stadium on May 26, 2027

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Suspicious death on Madison's southwest side being investigated as homicide

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‘Call Your Mom,’ Noah Kahan’s coming to Wisconsin

The Daily CardinalOct 29

What’s on the Madison ballot for midterm elections?

Wisconsin BadgersOct 29

Five Things to Know: Wisconsin Opens Regular Season vs Denver

Wednesday, October 28

WBIROct 28

TBI looking into leads on escaped Tennessee inmate after bank robbed in Madison, Wisconsin

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Badgers fly past Blugolds in exhibition, 101-69

Channel 3000Oct 28

Bond set at $1 million for downtown Madison homicide suspect

UW–Madison NewsOct 28

A movie about war, college football and two heroic Badgers

WKOWOct 28

Medical examiner identifies Madison homicide victim as Wisconsin Dells man

UW–Madison NewsOct 28

National biotechnology commission visits UW–Madison to explore research and innovation

Tuesday, October 27

WKOWOct 27

Four teens arrested after attempted robbery with fake gun in downtown Madison

Isthmus | Madison, WisconsinOct 27

A sad day in Madison

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Mary Jean Graf Obituary Oct 27, 2026

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Inside Wisconsin Politics Live

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Downtown Madison Family Halloween

Monday, October 26

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Sunday, October 25

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The Ghost of Fighting Bob

Saturday, October 24

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Badgers take down No. 16 USC, 24-7

Friday, October 23

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Jason Ilstrup ‘strongly considering’ mayoral run

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‘Price of serving has become too high’: Madison mayor ends reelection bid

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Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced she is dropping reelection bid

Thursday, October 22

The Travel MagazineOct 22

Madison, Wisconsin named one of the best places of the world to visit in 2027

UW–Madison NewsOct 22

State commission approves nearly 1,700 new UW–Madison student beds as enrollment hits record high

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What to do in Madison this weekend: Oct. 22-25, 2026

Wisconsin BadgersOct 22

Wisconsin takes on No. 16 USC under the lights at Camp Randall

WPROct 22

UW-Madison’s $62M cyclotron lab expansion will explore promising cancer treatments

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Five Things to Know: Badgers Host Cowboys Tuesday Night

Wisconsin State JournalOct 22

Madison earns spot on prestigious 'Best of the World' list

UW–Madison NewsOct 22

From UW–Madison to the World Series

Wednesday, October 21

WPROct 21

Madison Common Council fires interim police monitor

City of Madison, WIOct 21

No questions asked: Drug Take Back Day offers free medication disposal

Isthmus | Madison, WisconsinOct 21

City council fires Madison’s independent police monitor, draws shouts of ‘shame’

Channel 3000Oct 21

Madison police monitor voted out in marathon council meeting

The Capital TimesOct 21

Election Day is Nov. 3. Here's what Dane County voters need to know.

The Capital TimesOct 21

Madison approves west side housing project despite neighbor concerns

Channel 3000Oct 21

Where to watch Brewers World Series games in Madison and beyond

Channel 3000Oct 21

How to catch Brewer fever in Madison this World Series

The Capital TimesOct 21

Madison council votes to fire police monitor during 12-hour meeting

Tuesday, October 20

National GeographicOct 20

Why Madison, Wisconsin, a Capital Built Between Two Lakes, Belongs on Your 2027 List

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