Madison

A United States Army sergeant from Madison who was killed during World War II is finally returning home after his remains were found and identified. Army Sgt. John E. Hurlburt, 26, of Madison, a member of the 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division, was killed on July 7, 1944, in a massive attack on the island of Saipan, according to…

Administrators at a Wisconsin middle school said Monday they have suspended teachers who were involved in an activity for sixth graders that included a question about how the students would punish slaves.

An employee at a nursing home where a coronavirus outbreak has killed seven residents worked an overnight shift while she had COVID-19 symptoms, a newspaper reports. The certified nursing assistant at Maplecrest Rehabilitation & Living Center in Madison documented her symptoms — a sore throat, cough, chills and muscle aches — in a written log but apparently didn’t tell her…

Madison Police arrested a juvenile who accessed online Zoom classes and intentionally disrupted them by using obscene language and gestures. Police said they arrested the individual and arrested him on Wednesday. The individual faces charges including fifth degree computer crime, fifth degree conspiracy to commit computer crime and breach of peace. These types of incidents have resulted in the suspension…

A recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court has upended a longstanding legal roadblock that has given the gun industry far-reaching immunity from lawsuits in the aftermath of mass killings. The court this week allowed families of victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook school massacre to sue the maker of the AR-15 used in the attack. The case against Remington...

Spa visits and the money they generate reached record highs last year in the U.S. with $18.3 billion in revenue driven by 190 million pampering trips, according to the International Spa Association. The leading industry group for spa professionals recently held its 25th annual event for media to show off trends and services among its 2,300 members. Garrett Mersberger, the...

In the past year, torrential rains have dumped water on U.S. farmlands, destroying acreage and delaying crops from getting planted on time. Now, farmers face another hurdle: a stifling heat wave that’s spreading across the United States and is expected to be the worst in the farm regions, including Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa and Illinois. “Every time we think...

Across Major League Baseball, Brock Holt is widely considered one of the best utility players in the league. In the last two years, the Red Sox star has played every position on the field except for pitcher and catcher. Yet it’s his success in a role off the diamond that earned him praise this week.

The work of famed American architect Frank Lloyd Wright was recognized Sunday as eight of his buildings, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City, Los Angeles’ Hollyhock House and the Unity Temple in suburban Chicago, were added to the UNESCO World Heritage list.

A New Hampshire man has been accused of voting in the state and in Massachusetts during the November 2016 general election. Deputy Attorney General Jane Young says 80-year-old Charles Cartier Jr. was arrested Wednesday and charged with knowingly casting ballots in both Madison, New Hampshire, and Attleboro, Massachusetts.

A New Hampshire man has been accused of voting in the state and in Massachusetts during the November 2016 general election. Deputy Attorney General Jane Young says 80-year-old Charles Cartier Jr. was arrested Wednesday and charged with knowingly casting ballots in both Madison, New Hampshire, and Attleboro, Massachusetts.

New Hampshire authorities say a teenager has been found not guilty by reason of insanity in the fatal stabbing of his mother. Police said 42-year-old Melissa Hatch, of Madison, was found dead in her home in February. Her son, Keith Dobens, who turns 18 Friday, was charged with second-degree murder. He appeared in court Thursday Police responded to a 911...

Two dancers at a famous Rhode Island strip club have pleaded no contest to misdemeanor prostitution charges. The Providence Journal reports that 26-year-old Neish Rivera, of Pawtucket, and 32-year-old Melissa McNeely, of Madison, Connecticut, entered their pleas in Superior Court this week.

Two dancers at a famous Rhode Island strip club have pleaded no contest to misdemeanor prostitution charges. The Providence Journal reports that 26-year-old Neish Rivera, of Pawtucket, and 32-year-old Melissa McNeely, of Madison, Connecticut, entered their pleas in Superior Court this week.

Two of the suspects charged Tuesday in the federal college admission scam have homes in Massachusetts.

A new ranking has three cities beating Boston as a St. Patrick’s Day destination.

Procession plans have been announced for a Massachusetts firefighter who died less than 24 hours after battling a blaze. Officials say Marion firefighter Thomas Nye, 72, helped extinguish a chimney fire on Point Road shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday and then returned to his home. He suffered what is believed to be a cardiac incident and collapsed early Wednesday morning....

A 45-year veteran of the Marion Fire Department died after battling a fire Tuesday. Officials say firefighter Thomas Nye, 72, helped extinguish a chimney fire on Point Road shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday and then returned home. He suffered what is believed to be a cardiac incident and collapsed early Wednesday morning. He was transported to Tobey Hospital in Wareham...

Police say they responded to a 911 call on Friday night in Madison and discovered the body of Melissa Hatch, a resident of the town.