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Conservative group, lawmakers alleges DPI broke open records laws during conference on student testing standards

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 7:21pm
The complaint alleges the Department of Public Instruction should have publicly noticed its meetings and moved into closed session if needed.

Man arrested after 5-hour standoff with Sun Prairie police

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 5:28pm
The man barricaded himself inside a home for five hours Sunday.

Brewers can't complete road sweep, lose at Marlins

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 4:21pm
Miami snapped Milwaukee's four-game winning streak, and the Brewers lost despite a productive outing from Jacob Misiorowski.

Activists no match for officers at Ridglan Farms; animal rights leader still in jail

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 3:19pm
The leader of an animal rights movement to shut down a beagle breeding and research facility in Blue Mounds was still in jail Sunday.

Why do activists want to shut down Dane County dog breeder?

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 9:47am
The facility has just more than 1,900 beagles. Fewer than 200 of these are used in Ridglan’s research, mostly to develop treatments for diseases dogs contract.

Revenue department is big winner in You Toon caption contest

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 9:30am
Winning line from Verona reader beats more than 75 entries.

Wisconsin needs Columbia County wind farm, more clean energy | Our view

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 8:35am
We get it: Rolling farm fields are more picturesque without wind turbines spinning their blades hundreds of feet in the air. Some rural Columbia County residents are fighting plans for a wind farm near their homes.

Janesville nuclear fusion company picked for $263 million federal loan

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 7:10am
The loan would go toward SHINE Technologies’ vast medical isotope production facility in Janesville.

X-Golf Middleton leaving Greenway Station for a former Dollar Tree in Madison

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 7:00am
After five years in Middleton, the business will move this summer to Madison’s Far West Side.

Welcome to the start of our America 250 coverage | Kelly Lecker

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 6:10am
On today’s front page, you’ll find our first story commemorating America’s 250 years.

Wisconsin justices to weigh recusal in cases involving campaign donors

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 6:00am
The upcoming meeting comes as various parties have increasingly sought recusals from justices based on comments they made in the past or while campaigning for a seat on the bench.

A day inside the one of the largest football coaching conventions in the country

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 5:40am
A fly-on-the-wall view shows what is accomplished at the WFCA Spring Clinic in Madison.

Why tight end position could receive attention from Packers in upcoming NFL Draft

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 5:35am
Green Bay has a strong starting tight end, but depth could drive the Packers to bringing in a new face.

Madison’s lakes need more birds, fewer water skiers | Carol Poore

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 5:30am
I saw about 75 white pelicans April 10 on Monona Bay, more than ever before. It was beautiful to watch them flying majestically and swimming on the smooth water. It was fascinating to watch them fishing together, bobbing for bluegills.

Wisconsin should allow the installation of balcony solar panels | Helen Pan

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 5:00am
Recently, I read that affordable, do-it-yourself plug-in solar panels (such as balcony or backyard solar) have gone viral in Europe. About 10% of German households have them, often just one or two panels. They want to cut energy costs and…

Chris McIntosh picked transfer portal over accountability | John Finkler

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 5:00am
The transfer portal has become a busy place in college sports. Wisconsin fans just learned that the portal isn't only for athletes.

Wisconsin men's basketball signs dynamic mid-major wing for 3rd transfer addition

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 7:23pm
The former Miami (Ohio) guard was a big part of one of the best mid-major stories in the country. He adds much-needed dynamic scoring ability to the Badgers.

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