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Packers' GM discusses preparation, goals heading into draft

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 2:13pm
Brian Gutekunst and Green Bay don't have a first-round pick, but there's still plenty of opportunity to pick potential impact players.

Supreme Court considers whether unborn children have a right to informed consent through parents

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 2:00pm
Some liberal justices on the court were cautious in their questioning and seemed to be keenly aware of connections that could be drawn between this and a previous abortion case.

4 observations from Wisconsin football's 11th spring practice

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 1:43pm
A young cornerback who had an impressive day, a returner who can be a difference maker on offense and more observations from Badgers football practice.

Spending by outside groups dropped sharply in state Supreme Court race

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 1:30pm
The total amount independent groups spent on the April 7 contest equaled about 2.5% of what was spent in last year’s Supreme Court race.

Last chance to see Vilas Zoo’s red panda

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 11:38am
Henry Vilas Zoo’s red panda, Bandit, is leaving Madison for a new AZA-accredited home and mate, with a farewell party on Wednesday, where guests can learn about the zoo’s conservation efforts.

UW-Madison gifted $25 million for new engineering building

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 10:27am
The building is being funded by $150 million in private donations, more than $43 million from UW-Madison, and $226 million from the state.

Man accused of choking, battering woman on West Side

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 9:10am
Two adults in the apartment were able to stop the assault and the suspect, who was armed, left before police arrived.

Tom Still: Epic Systems' size 14E supply chain footprint in Wisconsin

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 6:50am
Multistack in Monroe County is part of a multi-billion-dollar supply chain that covers nearly half of Wisconsin’s 72 counties and includes all the built elements for Epic’s Verona campus.

1 killed, 3 injured in UTV crash in Green Lake County

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 6:40am
The crash happened about 5:05 p.m. Saturday on Princeton Road, near Honeysuckle Lane in the town of Brooklyn in Green Lake County, authorities said.

Wisconsin tornado season off to most active start in recent memory

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 5:55am
The National Weather Service has confirmed more intense tornadoes this month than Wisconsin sees in most years.

UW-Madison Lakeshore dorms to get $79.2 million in upgrades, including A/C

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 5:50am
Renovations to the dorms off Babcock Drive and next to Lake Mendota are scheduled to begin in fall 2026.

12 potential candidates to become Wisconsin athletic director

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 5:40am
From an internal contender to leaders with Wisconsin ties to outside-the-box candidates, here's a list of people who could be in the running to succeed Chris McIntosh.

Why wide receiver position may be passed on by the Packers in upcoming NFL Draft

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 5:35am
Green Bay has put together a deep wide receiver group and does not have to use a pick on the position, even with some offseason departures.

Why transfer chose Wisconsin men's basketball to take 'bigger step in my basketball career'

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 5:35am
The former Miami (Ohio) wing knows the history the Badgers have with developing wings. And that's part of why he's headed to Madison next season.

Hungary and Ukraine offer an example to Americans | Bob Larsen

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 5:00am
Gratefully, we have encouraging examples of democracy.

Donald Trump's new arch would be a national embarrassment | Dennis B. Appleton

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 5:00am
President Donald Trump just unveiled the design for his proposed "Triumphal Arch," complete with numerous gaudy gold highlights.

5 Madison area high school baseball stars of the week: April 21 edition

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 4:37am
Several area high school baseball players had standout performances despite their teams falling short of victory. Vote for your favorite to earn this week's supernova crown.

The numbers don't show just how close Jacob Misiorowski may be to dominating

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 4:30am
Jacob Misiorowski's numbers — a 1-2 record and 3.04 earned run average — don’t jump off the page, but they also mask how well he’s been throwing the ball.

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