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Donald Trump's mail-in voting order was power grab | Allen Knop

Sun, 06/28/2026 - 5:00am
Back in March, President Donald Trump issued an executive order telling his minions at the U.S. Post Office to only deliver ballots to voters on Trump's approved mail-in voter list.

Ian Happ keys big inning to help Cubs even series with Brewers

Sat, 06/27/2026 - 9:17pm
Happ hit a three-run home run in a four-run sixth inning as the visiting Cubs bounced back from a loss to Milwaukee in the series opener a day earlier.

Mets fire manager as ex-Brewers GM David Stearns under microscope

Sat, 06/27/2026 - 4:23pm
Former Milwaukee Brewers GM and current New York Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns is facing the hot seat.

Group reports 'elevated activity' by ICE in southeast Wisconsin

Sat, 06/27/2026 - 4:13pm
The advocacy group Forward Latino has issued a community alert notifying people of "elevated activity by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Southeast Wisconsin."

2 players connected to Wisconsin men's hockey picked in the NHL Draft

Sat, 06/27/2026 - 3:47pm
Badgers recruit Jayden Kurtz and incoming freshman Zach Wooten were picked on the second day of the NHL Draft.

Brewers' Jackson Chourio, William Contreras display courage beyond words

Sat, 06/27/2026 - 11:43am
The pair of Venezuelans said everything they needed to say on the baseball field Friday night as they continued to grieve the devastation in their homeland left by an earthquake.

Wisconsin Originals: Mabel Watson Raimey sets precedent for African American women in law

Sat, 06/27/2026 - 11:10am
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.

Mendota Marsh: Happy 250th birthday America

Sat, 06/27/2026 - 6:40am
Oscar Fox and Lewis Crane celebrate America's 250th birthday in this week’s Mendota Marsh. While America's system of government is technically only 237 years old, the ideals our country was founded on are timeless.

Packers running back having strongest offseason of career after focusing on improving body

Sat, 06/27/2026 - 5:37am
Green Bay Packers running back Marshawn Lloyd sought help to figure out why he was struggling with injuries so often. Now, he is ready to play a factor.

Water main break limits UW-Madison’s A/C as temps head into the 90s

Sat, 06/27/2026 - 5:30am
Campus leadership is prioritizing air conditioning for facilities housing patients and research laboratories to prevent disruptions, but summer classes are in session.

Jacob Misiorowski makes history as Brewers overcome slow start against Cubs

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 10:07pm
Misiorowski allowed one run over six innings to pace Milwaukee to victory in the opener of a three-game NL Central showdown series.

Activists say 51 to be charged in connection with raids at town of Blue Mounds breeder

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 4:42pm
Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne did not immediately confirm the attorneys’ assertion.

Longtime Wisconsin rowing coach retires after 32 years at school

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 4:33pm
Chris Clark is retiring after three years as Wisconsin's director of rowing that followed 27 years as men's rowing head coach.

Dane County approves funding for homeless shelter, endorses campground idea

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 4:25pm
The board also backed a proposal to spend $2 million to buy land for “lawful outdoor sleeping” for homeless people who can’t find space at the new shelter.

Eligible UW system employees to get 2% raises

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 3:00pm
More than 2,300 faculty members in high-demand fields across the UW system also received raises in May.

UW-Madison has 26 sites on the National Register of Historic Places

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 1:30pm
When the individual properties within a historic district and sites deemed “eligible” are included, UW-Madison says it has more than 130 historic properties.

Names of 2 killed in head-on crash Monday released

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 1:00pm
Both men died at the scene; there were no other people in either vehicle.

When Madison’s Barrio Dance will appear on 'America's Got Talent'

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 11:40am
Barrio Dance Factory traveled to Pasadena, California, for an audition March 15, perforing for judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara and Mel B.

Wisconsin Originals: Georgia O’Keeffe a pioneer in modern art

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 11:10am
Her paintings of the New Mexico landscape and interactions with the press boosted her image as that of a rugged individualist and downplayed the role of gender in her work.

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