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Sen. Ron Johnson must own his share of America's debt mess | Jeff Virchow

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 5:00am
One of the main campaign issues for U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, was the national debt.

Same name keeps coming up in mock drafts as possible Bucks selection

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 4:50am
The Milwaukee Bucks hold the 10th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Here are some of the possible selections at that spot.

3 things to know as Wisconsin softball embarks on NCAA Tournament

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 4:37am
The Badgers are making their 10th appearance in the NCAA Tournament but still seek their first trip to super regionals. Here's what to know ahead of their opening game.

Brewers ace leaves game against Padres due to leg cramping

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:57pm
For the second time in three starts, Milwaukee Brewers flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski left a start early. Here's the latest on his status.

3 takeaways from Wisconsin flipping a standout in-state linebacker

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:13pm
The Badgers have more in-state players committed to their 2027 recruiting class than any other class since 2011.

Bipartisan surplus deal faces murky future as Legislature delays votes

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 6:34pm
Democrats repeatedly called the deal “irresponsible” and a short-term fix that doesn’t address the issues with the state’s funding formula for public schools.

State commission advances sale of historic Wilson Street building

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 3:28pm
The proposal now heads to the state budget committee. Approval there would begin a 90-day property closing process with Landmark Development, the state’s preferred buyer.

What to know about Madison Area Technical College’s graduation this week

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 2:00pm
The thousands of students graduating Friday are earning associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates and apprenticeships.

Man taken to hospital after construction accident in Downtown Madison

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 1:35pm
Emergency workers were called to the corner of Bassett and West Johnson streets at 10:47 a.m., fire department spokesperson Cynthia Schuster said.

Wisconsin strawberry farms struggle as warm weather, frosts jeopardize crops

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 1:23pm
Jason Fideler was looking forward to getting a good night's rest after spending several nights camped out in his UTV, protecting his family's strawberry plants from frost.

Controversial instrumental piece will not be allowed at Watertown school concert

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 11:49am
Watertown High School's wind symphony will not be allowed to play a musical piece with ties to LGBTQ history at an upcoming spring concert.

NBA concludes look into Bucks' handling of Antetokounmpo's injury

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 11:17am
The NBA determined that the Milwaukee Bucks did not commit any violations in the player participation saga involving Giannis Antetokounmpo’s left knee hyperextension.

Shorewood Hills village president is out after divided board vote

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 11:08am
Imes’ attorney called the complaint “foundationally deficient” and said it was undoing the will of the voters.

'I want to be like William today': Ortiz makes a statement of his own in series opener

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:47am
Joey Ortiz hammered a two-strike knuckleball for a 395-foot home run Monday against the San Diego Padres, giving him his first long ball in nearly 10 months.

Wendigo, a popular Stoughton restaurant, is closing after 12 years

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:35am
The restaurant had a good run, but co-owner Cale Ryan said he was putting more in than he was getting out, "not just financially, but emotionally and everything.”

3 Wisconsin natives, Andrew Fischer win weekly minors awards

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:13am
The headliner for Brewers fans will be a Midwest League Player of the Week honor for slugging top prospect Andrew Fischer, but multiple Wisconsin natives also showed out last week.

Surplus deal shakes up Wisconsin midterms, next year’s budget

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 7:10am
Candidates for governor on both sides of the aisle have blasted the bipartisan proposal as a “backroom deal.”

5 questions with Verona girls lacrosse's Reese Manning

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 7:03am
The Wildcats senior didn't get her start in the sport until her sophomore year, but she has found a love for the game that "doesn't feel like work."

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