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Public Parking staff celebrates James Beard honor

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 10:25am
The co-owner of Public Parking said it was a "crazy adrenaline rush" to learn Wednesday his craft cocktail bar was named a semifinalist for Best New Bar.

Wisconsin women's basketball continues run of in-state commits with second in Class of 2027

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 9:38am
The Badgers' continued to lock down the Wisconsin border with a commitment from the leading scorer of the reigning WIAA Division 1 state champion.

Mauston police investigating after man found dead in residence

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 9:15am
An autopsy was conducted on Thursday and the results will be analyzed as part of the investigation to determine the cause and manner of death.

4 charged after yearlong probe into UW-Madison campus graffiti

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 9:02am
The charges involve at least eight graffiti cases at locations including the Southwest Commuter Path, East Campus Mall, Bascom Hall, Library Mall, Witte Hall and Camp Randall Stadium.

I saw the Challenger fireball, knew shuttle crew was doomed | Bob Hesselbein

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 8:50am
Middleton pilot witnessed Challenger disaster 40 years ago

Freddy Peralta trade completed after David Stearns' anniversary dinner

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 7:40am
New York acquired Freddy Peralta and fellow right-hander Tobias Myers from the Brewers for two highly touted prospects: starting pitcher Brandon Sproat and minor league infielder/outfielder Jett Williams.

Cancellations pile up as frigid temperatures take hold

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 7:10am
School districts, Amtrak, ski hills and more have decided that highs below zero and wind chills of minus 40 are good reasons to stay home.

Former players suing Wisconsin and former coach urge judge to reject defendants' 'kinder story'

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 7:05am
The lawsuit filed by former Badgers women's basketball players against former coach Marisa Moseley and the school is dealing with a motion to dismiss. Here's the latest.

Sun Prairie man charged in fatal collision with Packers Avenue pedestrian

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 7:00am
Jordan D. Killerlain, 30, was driving north on Packers Avenue on Jan. 12 at around 3:20 p.m. when he hit pedestrian Mary M. Givens, 77, police said.

Help police officers with trauma and stress to save lives | Capt. Adam A. Meyers

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 6:40am
Law enforcement is a profession built on service, sacrifice and resilience. But for too long, we have ignored the toll this job takes on our mental and physical health. We’ve normalized exhaustion, emotional suppression and suffering in silence.

5 Madison area high school boys sports stars of the week: Jan. 23 edition

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 6:11am
A winning goal in overtime against a rival and dominant wrestling invitational titles highlighted last week’s boys sports performances. Vote for which was the most impressive.

3 things that stood out from new Bucks president Glessing in recent interview

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 4:37am
A Racine native, Glessing hopes to lead Milwaukee to continued success on the operational side while following in the footsteps of longtime president Peter Feigin.

Outgoing Wisconsin women's hockey stars will leave more than just prolific scoring history

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 4:33am
The Badgers will honor nine seniors early because some are leaving for the Olympics. A departing group has four 100-point scorers for the first time.

'Staying hungry': Wisconsin men's basketball avoids recent trend of 'trap games' against Penn State

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 4:03am
The Badgers had lost their last two matchups against Penn State, but the combination of playing well and playing hard helped them avoid getting caught off-guard on Thursday.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's dominant win over Penn State

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 8:13pm
The Badgers' win was the largest margin of victory in a Big Ten road game under Greg Gard against the Nittany Lions on Thursday.

Cold weather forces southern Wisconsin ski hills to close Friday

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 6:00pm
Tyrol Basin, Cascade and Devil’s Head among those closing due to extreme cold.

Former Packers exec Jon-Eric Sullivan details vision for building winning culture in Miami

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 5:53pm
Jon-Eric Sullivan, the former Packers' vice president of player personnel, broke down his vision for how to reshape the Miami Dolphins organization on Thursday.

UW-Madison cancels classes, a rare move

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 5:31pm
It’s the first time the university has canceled classes since 2019.

Wisconsin men's basketball could be without key starter vs. Penn State

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 4:08pm
The Badgers' forward depth would be in trouble should the standout junior miss the matchup against Penn State on Thursday.

Assembly authorizes trimmed-down Knowles-Nelson stewardship program

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 3:44pm
The bill would reauthorize the popular conservation program through 2028, although it cuts its annual funding in half and puts a larger emphasis on improving current lands, rather than acquisitions.

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