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Wisconsin again blanked by Big Ten preseason honors

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 10:53am
The Badgers didn't have a player make the conference's 12-player preseason list for the third consecutive year.

Menasha residents, some without power and water, reeling from tornado damage

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 9:10am
An estimated EF-2 tornado devastated the Fox Cities on Monday, tearing through homes and businesses, downing power lines and closing major roadways.

1 person injured in cooking fire at South Side apartment

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 8:55am
The tenant reported having a small grease fire, bringing the pan outside, and suffering fire-related injuries.

Veterans Museum redevelopment would include 2 Capitol Square restaurants, owner says

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 7:15am
Amid a messy feud with the state, the building’s private owners are expanding their plan to transform the top of State Street.

Wisconsin reports over 100 cyclosporiasis cases, 3 hospitalizations

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 7:05am
Nationwide, the CDC most recently reported 4,173 cases from May 1 to July 20, which has led to 308 hospitalizations and no deaths.

Minocqua Brewing Company permit revoked by state, owner says

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 7:05am
Liberal activist and brewery owner Kirk Bangstad is vowing to fight "tooth and nail" after receiving a letter from the state's Department of Revenue revoking Minocqua Brewing Co.'s permit to operate

A 99-year-old was attacked in Milwaukee. She waited 3 hours for help

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 6:55am
The delayed response to her call early Monday morning is under investigation by city officials.

11 top Wisconsin State Fair shows, from Nelly to Bailey Zimmerman

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 6:50am
Here are 11 top shows to check out at this year's Wisconsin State Fair Aug. 6 to 16, one pick for each day.

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh draws record 734,000 visitors in 2026

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 6:45am
The Experimental Aircraft Association said the 73rd edition of AirVenture surpassed last year’s record crowd of 704,000.

Tom Still: Housing, schools and grocery stores key to building a stronger rural Wisconsin

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 6:40am
Housing availability and affordability are at the top of the list.

Madison's newest wellness trend comes through an IV drip

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 6:15am
In the last 16 months, three IV hydration clinics have opened around the city.

UW Health changes its pediatric care using advanced tech only a few can access

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 6:15am
A new imaging machine that’s only available at a few hospitals in the world uses medical imaging to perform minimally invasive surgeries.

Brewers blanked by Giants to open West Coast trip

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 6:10am
Milwaukee's offense spun its wheels against Tyler Mahle, hitting into as many double plays — three — as hits they collected against him in six innings of a 3-0 loss.

Remaining questions, concerns for Wisconsin men's basketball after summer open practices

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 6:03am
With summer practice ongoing, here are a few things the Badgers will need to show improvement on before next season begins.

Hardest part of losing isn’t always the game for area high school athletes

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 6:00am
A loss creates pressure for athletes to perform better in the next event. It can be mentally draining to respond to questions on how the loss happened.

Early voting now underway in the Wisconsin election, how to find sites

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 5:45am
Early voting, also called in-person absentee voting, is now underway in Wisconsin for the Aug. 11 election, which includes the primary for governor.

What to know about every defensive and special teams player on the Packers' roster before training camp

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 5:40am
The Green Bay Packers are set to kick off training camp this week with 91 players on the roster. Here's what to know about the defense and special teams.

Former police chief acted 'heroically' to get help after Cedarburg explosion

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 5:30am
A former police chief acted “heroically” after he and his father were seriously injured in an explosion, making his way to a neighbor's house to seek help.

Packers with multiple players on PUP, NFI lists going into training camp

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 5:03am
The Green Bay Packers will have seven players on either the physically unable to perform or non-football injury lists going into first day of training camp on Wednesday.

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