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White House obsession with force isn't American | Bill Dagnon

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 5:00am
Stephen Miller, an adviser to President Donald Trump, told CNN’s Jake Tapper on Jan. 5, “You can talk all you want about international niceties and everything else, but we live in a world, in the real world, Jake, that is…

Indiana's season shows how far Wisconsin football has fallen | Paula Dail

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 5:00am
Indiana football is led by a boring “old school” fundamentals coach who believes in extreme discipline, mental toughness and process-driven improvement. Wisconsin used to have a coach like that, until he was fired three years ago. Athletic Director Chris McIntosh…

5 Madison area high school girls sports stars of the week: Jan. 22 edition

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 4:37am
Strong gymnastics performances and a pair of wrestling invite titles headlined the most impressive area girls sports efforts throughout the past week. Vote for which most stood out to you.

Ruth Gertrude Schoenwetter

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 11:00pm
September 11, 1935 - January 15, 2026

William Raymond Swain

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 11:00pm
October 23, 1955 - January 12, 2026

Brewers deal All-Star pitcher Freddy Peralta to New York Mets

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 10:57pm
The active New York Mets are acquiring pitcher Freddy Peralta in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers, two people familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Wednesday night.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin women's basketball's win over No. 24 Nebraska

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 9:43pm
The Badgers were unfazed again after squandering a double-digit halftime lead as they scored their second win over a ranked team this season for the first time in 15 years.

Polzin: Why overhauling the roster is just one step in Wisconsin football's mission to close gap

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 6:33pm
Luke Fickell believes the Badgers are more talented in 2026 after the program's worst season in 35 years. Now he knows they have to prove it on the field.

Here are the bills headed to Gov. Tony Evers’ desk

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 5:30pm
One of the bills the Senate passed would eliminate taxes on cash tips and would largely affect restaurant, entertainment, hospitality and service employees.

Obituary index for Thur., Jan. 22

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 5:12pm
TODAY'S OBITUARIES

3 state constitutional amendments are likely coming to your ballot in November

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 4:49pm
Two are meant to restrict the powers of the governor, while another seeks to enshrine equality in the state Constitution .

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell in his recap of the transfer portal cycle

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 4:35pm
Wisconsin's football coach discussed the impact that having just one portal window makes, how the running back room was shaped and what the spring may look like.

Watch: Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell explains art of 'speed dating' in the portal

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 4:33pm
With the Wisconsin football offseason in full swing, check out this video on Luke Fickell providing perspective on the "speed dating" aspect of the transfer portal process.

Wind chill could reach 41 below zero on Friday morning

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 4:30pm
Temperatures are expected to drop below zero around 9 p.m. Thursday and are not forecast to be above zero until Saturday afternoon

Watch: Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell expresses belief in QB Colton Joseph

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 4:27pm
With the Wisconsin football offseason in full swing, check out this video on Luke Fickell emphasizing his confidence in the Badgers' newest quarterback.

Watch: Luke Fickell shares why Wisconsin football made change at cornerbacks coach

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 4:23pm
With the Wisconsin football offseason in full swing, check out this video on Luke Fickell explaining the choice to hire Robert Steeples as the program's cornerbacks coach.

Watch: Coach Luke Fickell explains 'close the gap' mantra for Wisconsin football

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 4:17pm
With the Wisconsin football offseason in full swing, check out this video on Luke Fickell providing insight on a popular mantra spoken throughout the program.

Columbia Wind project will power state's future | Kaden Crapp

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 3:56pm
Renewable energy projects such as wind have delivered major economic benefits to Wisconsin, with more than $6 billion invested statewide and 18,600 jobs created. Just as important, these projects provide $25.8 million each year in drought-proof income to Wisconsin farmers…

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