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Packers extend standout defensive lineman's contract
Green Bay staff and defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt agreed to a three-year deal worth $57 million with a $20 million signing bonus.
Wisconsin eases nursing teacher requirements to address shortages
A master’s degree in nursing was previously required to teach clinical courses in nursing programs.
Red Sox sign pair of Wisconsin-connected draft picks
Two players from the state are set to begin their professional careers with Boston's farm system.
Metro Transit reports 3 million passenger jump in first full year of BRT
Madison’s bus service saw 3 million more passengers in 2025 than the previous year, although some of that is due to inaccurate reporting in 2024.
Brewers minor league report: Ebel homers twice as brother signs
Brady and Trey Ebel are bringing their sibling rivalry to the professional level for Milwaukee's organization, plus other notable things happened with the team's prospects.
Madison police investigating report of sex assault at Madison health care facility
The Madison Police Department is investigating after a patient reported being sexually assaulted by an employee at a health care facility.
Woman dead after being found unresponsive in Far West Side hotel pool
The woman, who was in her 20s, was not identified.
3 takeaways from Brewers' sweep of weekend series against Marlins
William Contreras hit a three-run walk-off home run Sunday, capping what ended up as three close victories at home over Miami following the All-Star break.
UW system expects record year for Direct Admit offers
Wisconsin students will start getting letters in August indicating which UW campuses they can attend without completing a traditional application.
Ex Thiensville principal gets jail time for failing to report child abuse by former teacher
Michael Henning, who was principal of Christ Alone Lutheran School, pleaded no contest in Ozaukee County Circuit Court to one count of failing to report child abuse.
EAA AirVenture 2026 is here: Tickets, planes and full lineup
It’s the 73rd edition of the world’s biggest fly-in convention, with Wittman Regional Airport featuring everything from one-seater homebuilt planes to fighter jets and the iconic Goodyear blimp, “Wingfoot One.”
Democrats press Brown County DA to prosecute Elon Musk for $1M offers
They argued that pressing charges was a matter of ensuring equal treatment under the law.
Tornadoes possible in second round of storms Monday for southern Wisconsin
The severe potential for evening storms will depend on how the morning round evolves: if skies clear and temperatures warm during the afternoon, numerous severe storms are expected to develop.
Driver dies in fiery crash into tree in Jefferson County
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating the crash.
Reedsburg grad's feat tops ESPN's Top 10 plays
ESPN's top plays highlighted a double play by the Madison Mallards.
Fitchburg man clocked at 127 mph on Highway 14 arrested for OWI
Prior to stopping, the driver was observed throwing a beer can from the vehicle, village of Oregon police said.
Wisconsin ranked in top 5 in nation for best school systems
Wisconsin has one of the top-ranked school systems in the country, according to a new report from WalletHub.
Democratic governor candidates tout universal childcare as solution to industry crisis
To pay for universal childcare, the state should repeal tax breaks or use sales taxes from marijuana legalization, or as one candidate cheekily called it, getting “baked for babies.”
AC/DC show rocks and shocks Camp Randall Stadium
The first cannon shot at the end of the AC/DC show at Camp Randall Stadium Sunday night jarred many people in the crowd.






