Jay E. Patey was charged with felony theft by contractor after a Columbus resident paid more than $45,000 for modifications intended to accommodate a disabled household member, police say. The resident estimated about $30,000 of the work remained incomplete.

A formal complaint against the Madison officer who shot and killed Corey Ruiz has been made public. Blacks for Political and Social Action of Dane County is calling for the officer’s termination.

Alpha Epsilon Pi ordered its Madison chapter to halt programming while it investigates alleged health and safety violations. The move followed the arrests of chapter President Brayden Klein and Vice President Samuel Vane on suspicion of hazing and disorderly conduct.

Madison firefighters were responding Friday evening to a structure fire on Burdette Court, near Rimrock Road. Dane County Dispatch said the fire was reported shortly before 6:45 p.m.; no further details were immediately available.

A Freeport mother gave birth to triplets by emergency C-section at SSM Health Monroe, which does not have a neonatal intensive care unit. Hospital teams stabilized the babies and sent each by ambulance to a Rockford NICU.

Brice Turang drove in two runs with a go-ahead single as Milwaukee scored four times in the eighth to beat St. Louis 8-4. The Brewers’ 101st victory came a night after they secured home-field advantage throughout the postseason.

Hundreds gathered Friday at the Edgewater Hotel for the Village Diaper Bank’s annual fundraiser. Organizers said the event raised more than $174,000 amid widespread difficulty affording diapers.

Jorge Baez and his daughter, Melissa Basilio-Ruiz, are scheduled for trial April 27 through May 4, 2027, in separate charges stemming from the January killing of Luis Sotero Herrera. Both have pleaded not guilty.

State Superintendent Jill Underly says 90% of Wisconsin school districts have sought voter approval for additional funding in the past nine years. She is urging changes to the state’s school funding approach as the Department of Public Instruction prepares its 2027-29 budget request.

Alpha Epsilon Pi’s national organization has ordered its Madison chapter to stop most activities while it investigates a suspected hazing incident that led to two arrests. A hazing researcher says group pressure and students’ desire to belong can make dangerous conduct harder to challenge or report.

New state data shows modest improvement in student reading and math proficiency, but large disparities between Black and white students remain. In Madison, the gap on the ACT reading and English sections was wider than the statewide gap in the 2025-26 school year.

UW-Madison is opening a clinic that will provide free caregiving guidance and support, but services will initially be limited to some UW Health patients. More than 1 million Wisconsin residents provide unpaid care to a family member or friend, the university says.

A man was taken to the hospital after a reported stabbing near Moline Street and Matthew Way early Saturday. Police identified Devon Dean as the suspect and said he was arrested on suspicion of attempted first-degree homicide and battery.

A fire reported at a home in the 600 block of Burdette Court spread from the garage into the house, displacing seven people and four pets. Residents got out safely, but two cats were still unaccounted for as the cause remained under investigation.

Timothy Westvik was sentenced to 90 days in jail after pleading in a case involving firearm possession by a person with an out-of-state felony conviction. Investigators found his dog dead from a suspected gunshot wound in the Town of Otsego, but the reported charges were firearm-related.

Julio Morales-Jarquin, 23, is scheduled to stand trial on two second-degree sexual assault charges tied to allegations at a Fitchburg facility. He has pleaded not guilty.

Wisconsin rallied from a 17-0 hole in University Park, scoring 24 unanswered points to hand Penn State its first loss of the season. A 72-yard touchdown pass from Colton Joseph to Jacob Harris gave the Badgers the lead late.

A Fitchburg resident reported missing Friday was found in Madison after investigators traced the person’s vehicle and followed leads across Dane County. The resident had checked into temporary housing, police said.

A Dane County woman was arrested Saturday evening on suspicion of a fourth-offense OWI after a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper stopped her near DeForest. She was being held in the Dane County Jail, according to the report.

Democrat David Crowley proposes broader state investment, while Republican Tom Tiffany emphasizes student-focused funding, property-tax limits and school accountability. Neither has fully detailed key funding decisions as districts face budget pressure and rising local levies.

Marcus Robert Johnson, a former Golden Gloves boxer and East Side bartender, says he is running for mayor, promising to elevate the role of ordinary residents. He joins a crowded field seeking to challenge incumbent Satya Rhodes-Conway.

Wisconsin shut out St. Lawrence in Canton, New York, on Saturday, improving to 2-0 as it begins its title defense. Maggie Scannell and captain Laila Gorbatenko each scored twice.

A 65-year-old construction worker was struck and killed near Pflaum and Alder roads on Madison’s east side. Police say both drivers involved have come forward as investigators review witness accounts and video.

A suspended federal review process could make it harder to catch misuse of billions in school funding, the Government Accountability Office says. The watchdog also found widespread problems with chronic absenteeism data, including reported rates above 100% in some schools.

New guidance calls on hospitals to set shared policies, counsel patients about their options and build referral networks across state lines. The recommendations aim to reduce confusion that can delay care for people with high-risk pregnancies.

A section of County Highway M near the planned Aldi in Verona is scheduled to close Monday through Wednesday for pavement and shoulder work. Drivers will be detoured via Old PB, East Verona Avenue and South Main Street.

Three proposed constitutional amendments would restrict state and local government policies and executive authority. The measures are part of a broader Republican effort to change state policy through the constitution rather than legislation subject to the governor’s veto.

People seeking pardons for Wisconsin felony convictions must apply by Oct. 5, the final deadline before Gov. Tony Evers leaves office in January 2027. A pardon can restore rights lost through a felony conviction, including eligibility to serve on a jury or hold public office.

Madison detectives say sextortion and grooming cases are rising as more teens spend time online. The department had opened 96 Internet Crimes Against Children cases by the second week of September, with most investigations beginning with tips from tech companies.

Three Madison city employees help Spanish-, Chinese- and Hmong-speaking residents access services and bring community feedback into City Hall. Their outreach comes as some residents feel uneasy about government amid federal immigration enforcement.

A car and two motorcycles collided Sunday morning on County Trunk F in Jefferson County, killing a motorcycle rider and passenger. Two other people were treated for minor injuries, and the sheriff’s office is investigating.

Two drivers involved in the fatal crash near Pflaum and Alder roads have spoken with police, who are investigating whether the vehicles were racing. The 65-year-old road worker was struck while working with a crew Thursday afternoon.

Madison police say 30 pledges were found in a hot basement, covered in food and other substances, with visible injuries. Two 20-year-old fraternity members face hazing and disorderly conduct charges as the investigation continues.

Nurses at 10 SSM Dean Medical Group outpatient clinics in Dane County voted to unionize, joining a separate organizing effort at Madison’s St. Mary’s Hospital. The clinic nurses say they want a stronger voice in workplace and patient-care decisions as staffing and resources come under pressure.

The university said both reports involved allegations that victims may have been drugged at off-campus fraternity houses. One was reported to Madison police; the other was not reported to law enforcement.

Caire says he would center affordability, economic development, education and neighborhood life in his bid to lead Madison. He is expected to challenge incumbent Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway alongside several other candidates.

A unanimous Finance Committee vote advances a $350,000 Madison Community Foundation grant to equip city officers with about 220 body-worn cameras by summer 2027. The full Common Council still must approve the grant agreement and operating funds.

Janesville’s City Council unanimously approved a one-year pause on data center projects Monday night. The city says the time will be used to develop standards for land use, infrastructure and operations.

Belleville police are looking for a bearded man who they say pushed two girls to the ground on the Badger State Trail Monday afternoon. Investigators say he was riding a black bicycle and was last seen near County Highway A in Montrose.

A judge reduced Benjamin Larson’s bond by $100,000 at a Monday court hearing and ruled he must pay for his own attorney. Larson faces a stalking charge and three additional counts after investigators reported finding human skulls and other items at his Fond du Lac County home.

An automatic sprinkler extinguished a fire on an upper-floor apartment balcony Monday afternoon at 6270 Limestone Lane. No one was injured, and firefighters reported only minor damage to the apartment where the fire started.

Watertown Unified says its high school musical will go on, but the district has pulled “Flashdance” after community concerns. Students and arts supporters protested the change, which follows a dispute over a school concert piece last spring.

The university enrolled 50,965 students this fall, down 1.6% from last year, with graduate enrollment at its lowest point in at least a decade. First-year enrollment rose slightly, but fewer students of color and first-generation students joined the incoming class.

The Finance Committee unanimously backed upfront funding for about 220 Madison police body cameras, moving the purchase ahead of its earlier schedule. The plan still needs Common Council approval, and federal grant support remains uncertain.

The Imagination Center opened Sept. 25 as Madison’s first new library branch in 26 years, adding public space and services in a neighborhood leaders say has lacked them. The more than $18 million project combines city, federal and private funding.

The assistant will answer calls to Madison’s non-emergency number, aiming to free dispatchers for urgent situations. County officials say it could handle up to 60% of non-emergency call volume; emergencies still belong on 911.

Wisconsin agriculture officials confirmed EHD in samples from non-lactating dairy cattle in Waukesha County, where deer have also tested positive. The virus is spread by biting midges, and cattle usually show no symptoms.

A state investigation found Iron Arch allowed minors to work beyond permitted hours and take shifts of six hours or more without required breaks. The franchisee must provide $17,000 in back wages to 23 workers and pay nearly $60,000 in penalties and surcharges.

Health officials reported 202 confirmed measles cases and six probable cases across four southwest Wisconsin counties. Four additional cases elsewhere in the state were linked to out-of-state travel, bringing Wisconsin’s reported total to 214 cases this year.

A 10-year-old passenger died Saturday evening after a crew-cab utility terrain vehicle tipped over in Freedom Township, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The DNR said the crash remains under investigation.