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RFK Jr. visits Wisconsin dairy farm with Rep. Derrick Van Orden

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 3:30pm
The two appeared alongside farmers and faith leaders at a panel early Monday afternoon.

How have former Brewers Willy Adames, Adrian Houser fared with Giants?

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 3:27pm
A couple of familiar faces will be taking the diamond against the Milwaukee Brewers in this week's series against the San Francisco Giants.

Former Badgers star is joining CBS Sports. Is the 10-time Pro Bowl QB retiring from NFL?

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 3:07pm
Longtime NFL quarterback Russell Wilson, a former Wisconsin star, is finalizing a deal to become an analyst for CBS Sports.

Man sentenced to a year in prison for drunken driving crash that killed pedestrian

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 2:41pm
Shawn C. Magee pleaded guilty to one count of vehicular homicide for hitting Derrick D. Allen as he was trying to cross Northport Drive at Kennedy Road in the early-evening hours of May 26, 2025.

Sam Dekker recounts his favorite Wisconsin men's basketball moments

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 12:13pm
The former Badgers forward will be inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame's 2026 class later this year.

Wisconsin Originals: Mark Ruffalo, four-time Oscar nominee, is a Kenosha native

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 11:10am
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.

Vehicle located unoccupied after hitting Madison squad car, fleeing police

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 11:05am
A vehicle was located unoccupied after hitting a Madison squad car and fleeing police about 3 a.m. Friday, Madison police reported.

1 killed, 2 seriously injured from crash into creek in Jefferson County

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 10:50am
Jefferson County deputies determined that a vehicle heading north on Little Coffee Road failed to negotiate a curve and left the road, striking a ditch before going into the creek.

Judge dismisses case against former Sun Prairie dean of students

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 10:25am
Robert Gilkey-Meisegeier, 31, was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for creating child pornography after he solicited a video of a partially clothed student.

Forecast was key element in deciding which day would be D-Day

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 9:40am
While the weather forecasters initially suggested June 5, they realized that a one-day postponement would offer better conditions.

Wrong-way driver faces OWI after causing crash on South Side

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 9:25am
The crash happened about 8 a.m. when the driver ran a red light at South Park Street and West Badger Road, Madison police said.

Fitchburg house fire displaces residents

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 8:55am
The fire at 4613 Pawnee Pass was reported about 9:20 a.m. Saturday, the Fitchburg Fire Department reported.

Public meeting set for Wednesday on Madison’s data center moratorium

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 7:10am
The city paused zoning approvals in January for new data centers over 10,000 square feet.

Madison Bike Week continues through Sunday featuring dozens of events

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 7:05am
The events include safety demonstrations, bike tune-ups, rides and a big party at Brittingham Park at 5 p.m. Friday.

Madison teachers, parents push for tougher cellphone ban in high schools

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 5:50am
The Madison School District is writing its first districtwide cellphone use policy as required by a new state law.

Packers' release of kicker Brandon McManus a gutsy move with potential high reward

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 5:40am
The Green Bay Packers made the call to reward Trey Smack with the starting kicker job to guarantee more practice reps for the Day 3 draft pick.

Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski puts wraps on historic May

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 5:40am
The Milwaukee Brewers finished May on top of the National League Central in part thanks to a dominant month from their flamethrower starter.

New app helps dairy farmers tackle summer heat stress on cattle

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 5:30am
Dairy producers across Wisconsin now have a new tool to help manage one of summer's biggest challenges: heat stress.

Beach in McFarland closed for swimming due to elevated bacteria levels

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 5:30am
The pea gravel beach on the northeast end of Lake Waubesa has a blue-green algae problem, the health department said.

Judge says former Milwaukee teacher's aide can return to US, ICE actions 'likely unlawful'

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 5:30am
The ruling was part of a federal lawsuit brought by eight individuals and two immigrant rights groups, arguing a policy change by President Donald Trump's administration should be reversed.

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