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Looking back at Luke Fickell's ranked wins with the Wisconsin football team

Sat, 09/26/2026 - 9:17pm
The Badgers on Saturday night picked up their third ranked win in the Luke Fickell coaching era. Here's a look back at those victories.

Polzin: What I liked, disliked in Wisconsin football's shocker over Penn State

Sat, 09/26/2026 - 7:48pm
The Badgers put together a pair of touchdown drives in the fourth quarter to take down No. 13 Penn State. Here's what stood out.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin's stunning upset of No. 13 Penn State

Sat, 09/26/2026 - 7:42pm
The Badgers erased a 17-point hole with an improbable comeback on the road against the 13th-ranked Nittany Lions on Saturday night. Here's what stood out from the win.

Watch: Wisconsin tight end Jacob Harris scores go-ahead 72-yard TD vs. Penn State

Sat, 09/26/2026 - 7:33pm
Jacob Harris caught a go-ahead 72-yard touchdown pass to fuel Wisconsin's 24-20 victory over No. 13 Penn State on Saturday night. Watch the play here.

Poll: How would you grade Wisconsin football's performance at Penn State

Sat, 09/26/2026 - 7:30pm
The Badgers won their first Big Ten road game since the 2024 season with Saturday's victory.

Christian Yelich named 1st official team captain in Brewers history

Sat, 09/26/2026 - 6:53pm
Yelich has been the Brewers' unofficial captain for a handful of years. It's not unofficial anymore.

Seven people displaced by garage fire in Madison

Sat, 09/26/2026 - 5:15pm
Seven people from two households were displaced in a fire in Madison Friday night.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin women's hockey's shutout of St. Lawrence

Sat, 09/26/2026 - 4:53pm
Maggie Scannell and Kelly Gorbatenko both scored twice for No. 1 Wisconsin, which completed a sweep at St. Lawrence.

Packers embarrass fan in You Toon caption contest

Sat, 09/26/2026 - 4:15pm
Fill in the caption with a clever quip by Tuesday evening and win publication of your line with the cartoon in next Sunday’s newspaper. You’ll also receive a signed print of the cartoon by artist Phil Hands.

Cherokee Heights to preserve chimney cherished by swifts, birdwatchers

Sat, 09/26/2026 - 3:45pm
The Madison School District and Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance are preserving chimney swift habitat at Cherokee Height Middle School as the school is rebuilt with a faux chimney.

Chippewa Falls native Grace Reiter to make ‘SNL’ debut Saturday

Sat, 09/26/2026 - 3:26pm
A Wisconsinite is officially joining “Saturday Night Live” for the first time since the ‘90s.

Packers reportedly acquire veteran guard from Cowboys after Week 3 loss

Sat, 09/26/2026 - 2:03pm
The Packers are reportedly signing veteran guard Laken Tomlinson from the Cowboys' practice squad after Week 3 loss to Patriots.

Where Wisconsin women's hockey stands with goalie's injury early in the season

Sat, 09/26/2026 - 12:33pm
Goalie Ava McNaughton was injured in Friday's season opener, and Wisconsin provided a brief update before Saturday's game.

Wisconsin nominates its 100th shipwreck to National Register

Sat, 09/26/2026 - 10:55am
The Wisconsin State Historical Society nominated its 100th shipwreck to the National Register of Historic Places on Sept. 25 − a milestone that underscores the state’s commitment to protecting its

Block of Madison’s West Dayton Street to close Monday and Tuesday

Sat, 09/26/2026 - 9:40am
The daytime closures are for roofing work at an apartment building.

What did you miss in Week 6? Insider's guide to Madison area high school football

Sat, 09/26/2026 - 7:11am
New ground in a rivalry series, a reigning conference champion slumping and a surging league title hopeful stood out in Week 6. Catch up on all the action.

Mendota Marsh: Celebrating Oktoberfest

Sat, 09/26/2026 - 6:40am
Oscar Fox and Lewis Crane celebrate Oktoberfest in this week’s Mendota Marsh.

Wisconsin uses its own data, not a federal database, to verify voter information

Sat, 09/26/2026 - 6:25am
Stats aren’t required to make use of the federal database, and Wisconsin already has a robust system for checking for ineligible voters.

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