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Former Wisconsin man sentenced to 20 months for illegal campaign contributions

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 5:15pm
Originally from Madison, Roger Hoffman, who became a citizen of Saint Kitts and Nevisto in 2009 and renounced his U.S. citizenship, was also fined $150,000.

Addition from transfer portal shakes up Wisconsin men's hockey goalie position

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 5:03pm
Alexis Cournoyer's arrival likely signals the end of the Badgers career for one of the three goalies on the 2025-26 roster.

Deputy attacked in Dane County Jail, Sheriff’s Office says

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 4:20pm
Joshua Dean is being held on a parole violation and $1 million bond after being charged in August in the shooting death of 30-year-old Lee Scott III, of Madison.

Wisconsin Mr. Basketball commits to Big Ten rival over Wisconsin men's basketball

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 3:47pm
A dynamic senior season earned the wing offers from the Badgers and a Big Ten rival, but Wisconsin couldn't keep the in-state star at home.

Madison police watchdog mishandled sensitive data, police chief says

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 2:00pm
The office was temporarily denied access to Police Department’s data last year after mishandling sensitive information, the city’s police chief said.

Sun Prairie picks its next school superintendent

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 1:30pm
Pending a background check and contract negotiations, Antoine Reed would begin work in the 8,518-student district on July 1. He is currently an administrator for the Rockford Public Schools.

Dane County to end Flock contract, remove license plate cameras

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 12:56pm
The Dane County Board voted to end its contract with Atlanta-based Flock Safety, ending its four-year subscription to use the company’s automated license plate reading cameras.

Terrace chair return party is starting earlier due to impending storms

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 11:40am
The event, which was slated to begin at 3 p.m., is now set for 1 p.m., with an anticipated 3 p.m. conclusion.

Madison disc dealers, fans to celebrate all things vinyl at Saturday's Record Store Day

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 11:30am
The needle drops at 7 a.m. Saturday, and for the ensuing 13 hours, Strictly Discs will be strictly chaos.

Madison council member gets restraining order against constituent, former challenger

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 11:10am
Sabrina Madison says Sean Burke’s “obsessive behavior” has made her anxious and has her looking over her shoulder and “on guard for him” in public or at city meetings.

2 Dane County supervisors endorse break-in at beagle research facility

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 10:35am
Several board members said they supported the goal of removing dogs from Ridglan, but only Ritt and Rose voiced support for the group breaking the law.

Peregrine falcon at MGE lays her eggs

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 10:25am
The eggs could help bolster a population that was once near extinction in Wisconsin.

Fixing our politics requires more than being nice | Dr. Jeff Thompson

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 7:10am
Constantly in our news feeds, we see videos of political leaders in stunned disbelief at why those “others” could not understand the “truth” or be aligned with their thinking. We should not be stunned by this disbelief. It is hard…

Ridglan Farms should release its breeding dogs | Patricia McConnell

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 6:40am
The condition of the beagles held at Ridglan Farms near Mount Horeb is a black stain on the conscience of Wisconsin. In my capacity as a Ph.D. certified applied animal behaviorist, I reviewed videotapes of the facility to submit a…

Don’t miss bipartisan help for new mothers, cancer screenings | Devin LeMahieu

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 6:40am
The most important part of my job is listening to everyday Wisconsin families and working to solve their problems with practical solutions.

Draft could provide Packers quarterback depth behind Jordan Love

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 5:40am
Malik Willis' departure leaves the backup quarterback spot open for the 2026 season. A rookie could battle with the others on the roster for that role.

Wisconsin men's basketball targets younger brother of NBA star for 2027 class

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 5:35am
The 2027 recruit has size, skill and shooting ability on the wing, and programs are starting to take notice.

Traffic delays anticipated for Midwest Horse Fair at Alliant Energy Center

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 5:30am
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, The Midwest Horse Fair is expected to complicate traffic around the Alliant Energy Center, where it’s being held.

Wisconsin men's basketball lands mid-major guard as 1st transfer addition

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 10:33pm
The Badgers added a sharpshooter who has shot 75.7% of his total field goal attempts across his three-year career from 3-point range. Here's what to know about the addition.

Former Madison Edgewood star joins Wisconsin men's hockey out of transfer portal

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 9:47pm
J.J. Wiebusch played two seasons at Penn State and helped the Nittany Lions get to the 2025 Frozen Four. He'll join the Badgers for 2026-27.

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