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'Made me feel welcomed': Sun Prairie West girls soccer star finds Division I home

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 4:37am
The Sun Prairie West junior didn't let concerns about her size at the collegiate level hold her back from earning a Division I scholarship.

5 Madison area high school boys sports stars of the week: May 8 edition

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 4:03am
A school record and numerous personal bests on the track, plus steady, consistent efforts on the golf course highlighted last week's action. Vote for the most notable effort.

Are pollen allergies worse this spring? UW Health doctor explains why you’re sniffling

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 7:30pm
You're not alone. One in three adults suffers with the seasons.

Cyberattack tied to national Canvas outage disrupts UW system final exams

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 6:27pm
Students across the country reported on Thursday that a black screen with a warning message from the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters appeared on Canvas.

Where Brewers rank on new Baseball America top-100 prospect list

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 6:07pm
The north star of professional baseball coverage, Baseball America, revamped its top-100 prospect list for May. Here's where Milwaukee's prospects stand.

PSC seeks rate agreements for future Alliant Energy data centers

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 4:32pm
The commission has no direct authority over whether data center projects are built in Wisconsin. But it does regulate the utilities that provide energy to data centers.

Ridglan Farms beagles: How and when to adopt one in Wisconsin

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 2:19pm
By now, you've probably seen the photos of Ridglan Farms beagles playing on grass and blinking into the sunlight for the first time.

Gov. Evers rejects demand to repeal rule banning ‘conversion therapy’

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 11:44am
Evers said his administration “has no intention of repealing Wisconsin’s conversion therapy ban” in a letter to conservative groups threatening to sue if the law remains in place.

Lee Enterprises reports sharp Q2 gains, digital revenue leads growth

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 11:14am
A strong digital business and lower borrowing costs helped Lee Enterprises post improved second-quarter results Thursday.

Credit, debit cards stolen from unlocked vehicles on Far West Side, used in quick purchases

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 10:55am
There have been at least 20 cases where cards were taken from unlocked vehicles parked at or near Crunch Fitness, 7401 Mineral Point Road, since the start of 2026.

15 great ideas for your Madison-area weekend

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 10:00am
Whether you’re a mom, a graduate, or just a bored Madisonian, here are 16 ideas to keep your weekend moving.

Kickoff time announced for Wisconsin football's opener against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 9:50am
A marquee matchup between programs with a litany of coaching ties will be under the lights later this year in Green Bay.

Man arrested after crashing stolen motorcycle leaving Beltline at Whitney Way

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 9:50am
The motorcycle was clocked going more than 90 mph in the 55 mph zone, and refused to pull over when the officer attempted a traffic stop, Madison police said.

Here’s what to know about UW-Madison commencement this weekend

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 9:40am
The commencement speaker will be best-selling author James Patterson.

IKEA to open store on Far West Side of Madison

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 9:35am
The store will be IKEA's second in Wisconsin, joining one in Oak Creek.

Ada Deer led the way for Native women as congressional candidate, head of Indian Affairs

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 8:23am
The longtime champion of American Indian rights, Deer was the first Native American woman to run for Congress.

Driver, 67, ticketed after hitting pedestrian Downtown

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 8:20am
The crash happened about 10 a.m. Saturday at South Baldwin Street at Williamson Street, Madison police said.

Sprinkler system extinguishes fire at Sun Prairie manufacturing business

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 8:10am
A sprinkler system extinguished a fire at an unidentified manufacturing business in the Sun Prairie Business Park early Thursday morning, Sun Prairie Fire & EMS reported.

City staff to take another look at Regent Street redesign after bike lanes nixed

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 7:35am
The redesign would trade two traffic lanes for wider sidewalks and a dedicated parking lane, but no bike lanes.

Restaurant review: Canter Inn in New Glarus is getting buzz — it’s worth the drive

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 7:10am
Canter Inn is a restaurant that's on par with Madison's best, and provides a worthy getaway.

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