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Giants rookie hits his 1st career home runs in rout of Brewers

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 6:33pm
San Francisco Giants captured the season series over National League Central-leading Milwaukee with a shellacking Wednesday afternoon.

Data center doubts can empower rural Wisconsin | Anthony Pahnke

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 6:30pm
In many ways, the race to be Wisconsin’s next governor is a microcosm of developments happening around the country.

Dane Dances returns with Latin vibes, Motown magic

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 5:30pm
Dane Dances kicks off its four-week series on Aug. 7 with Latin and Motown music, and continues with funk, disco, pop and more.

5 observations from Day 1 of Packers training camp

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 5:13pm
Special teams emphasis and players looking to recover quickly from injuries were among the standout observations from the start of camp in Green Bay.

Voters whose preferred candidate drops out of race can’t revote, judge rules

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 5:00pm
In the ruling, Judge David Conway found that a ballot can only be spoiled before it is returned, not afterward.

Madison City Council meeting moves online only over safety concerns

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 4:15pm
City government officials received threatening messages, according to Council President Sabrina Madison.

Dane County's new court offers services to curb repeat offenses

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 3:45pm
Participants have to sign contracts requiring them to get needed services and, if they complete the program, they could have their charges dismissed or reduced.

Update on Wisconsin women's basketball guard Kyrah Daniels' foot injury

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 3:23pm
Wisconsin women's basketball guard Kyrah Daniels is hoping to return to play early this season after an injury in the WBIT semifinals.

1 dead in Jefferson County rollover crash

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 3:15pm
The driver, whom the Sheriff’s Office did not identify, was ejected from the vehicle and died from injuries sustained in the crash.

Metro Transit expects to be $4.2 million over budget this year

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 2:45pm
For the second straight year, Madison’s bus services underestimated costs and overestimated revenues, putting a projected $4.2 million pothole in its 2026 budget.

Why a fifth-round pick not signing with Brewers has ramifications

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 2:03pm
Aidan Knaak is going back to Clemson to play his senior season. Here's what that means for Milwaukee.

North Italia sets opening date at Hilldale, its first Wisconsin restaurant

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 1:39pm
The space has sat vacant since July 2024 when the upscale contemporary Italian restaurant Amara closed after less than two years.

How each of the Democratic candidates for governor would approach Act 10

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 1:01pm
The field of candidates were asked what they’d hope to do with regard to Act 10 if elected governor, and what specific components of the 2011 law they’d seek to repeal.

Prosecutor: No charges for police who killed person who fired at them in northern Wisconsin

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 12:25pm
A prosecutor said no charges will be filed against police who fatally shot a person who fired shots toward officers in northern Wisconsin on May 23.

Hong expands her lead in the Democratic governor primary in do-over Marquette Law School poll

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 11:38am
Hong registered 38% support, with former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes coming in second at 16%, about even where he was last week.

Wisconsin appeals court reverses ruling overturning parts of Act 10

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 10:28am
The ruling is almost certain to be appealed to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which will expand to a 5-2 liberal majority next month.

3 takeaways from Wisconsin football landing 3-star offensive lineman in 2028 class

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 9:54am
A Missouri product became the second commitment to the Badgers' 2028 recruiting class late Tuesday. Here's what to know.

Stoughton cuts ties with Flock just 2 months after cameras were installed

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 8:50am
Stoughton is now the seventh entity in Dane County to either cancel or back out of a contract with Flock in the last year amid public outcry.

Can you vote for candidates in multiple parties in a Wisconsin primary?

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 8:40am
In Wisconsin’s partisan primaries, like the one happening Aug. 11, voters must choose a party section and only vote for candidates within that column.

Milwaukee seeks laid-off Chicago Public Schools staff to fill vacancies

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 8:05am
As Milwaukee Public Schools seeks to fill hundreds of staff vacancies before the school year, district leaders are promising on-the-spot job offers to educators affected by proposed cuts at Chicago

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