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Badgers volleyball: Lauren Carlini named to U.S. Pan American Cup team

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 11:15am
The tournament will take place from July 2-10 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

NBA: Frank Kaminsky to have minor offseason surgery, won't play in summer league

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 11:00am
Charlotte Hornets forward and former University of Wisconsin standout Frank Kaminsky will have offseason surgery to repair a small pocket of air in his chest wall. The Hornets estimate six weeks of recovery time from the procedure.

$1.4M in Dane County funds available for municipal clean water projects

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 10:45am
Dane County communities wanting to clean up urban storm water runoff can get financial help from the county.

UW-Madison Zika research in monkeys could inform outbreak in people

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 10:00am
Monkeys infected with Zika virus are protected from future infection, and pregnancy dramatically prolongs infection in monkeys, findings that could help in fighting the virus in people, UW-Madison researchers said Tuesday.

Madison police: Woman with knife chased man, arrested

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 9:30am
A woman armed with an 8 1/2-inch blade knife allegedly chased after a man, broke a window on the man's car and caused a disturbance at a nearby hotel Thursday morning on Madison's East Side, before getting arrested.

Ask the Beer Baron: Summer quenchers, easy aging and Milwaukee vs. Madison

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 9:00am
It’s time for a summer edition of “Ask the Beer Baron.”

Dane County Jail inmate trapped in cell after door won't open

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 9:00am
The 60-year-old Dane County Jail caught another inmate Monday night, trapping the inmate in a cell for close to an hour when the door wouldn't open.

U.S. Supreme Court rejects Wisconsin's appeal of abortion restrictions ruling

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 8:50am
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has rejected appeals from Mississippi and Wisconsin seeking to put in place restrictions on abortion clinics that were struck down by lower courts.

Knife-wielding man chased man on East Side, Madison police say

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 8:30am
An East Side man who thought another man looked suspicious standing near a gas station early Tuesday morning allegedly chased him while holding a knife, before police arrived and arrested the knife holder.

School Spotlight: Humane society's Camp Pawprint a jump-start on animal-related careers

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 7:00am
PETacular Professions is one of the themes for the summer programs at the Dane County Humane Society.

Chris Rickert: A reprieve for woman arrested at East Towne, but not for Madison police

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 5:30am
I wonder how many other 18-year-old alleged felons wish they had a shot at getting their charges erased.

Olympics: Rio governor warns of possible 'big failure' due to budget shortfalls

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 3:45am
Francisco Dornelles warned Monday that the Olympic Games could be a “big failure” because of budget shortfalls that threaten to compromise security and mobility during the games.

Brewers: Tough schedule brings losses, doesn't dampen spirits

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 3:00am
MILWAUKEE — Just two weeks ago, the Milwaukee Brewers woke up in their San Francisco hotel rooms having won seven of 11 games, including a split with the reigning National League champion New York Mets.

Sun Prairie school district to consider 3 new schools

Mon, 06/27/2016 - 10:30pm
SUN PRAIRIE — To accommodate future growth, a Sun Prairie School District committee is recommending up to three new schools be built, including a new high school.

Area golf update: Brandon Cloete works overtime to win the Ray Fischer Tournament

Mon, 06/27/2016 - 10:01pm
The Marquette University product scores an eagle on No. 10 in a playoff to beat Colgate's Thomas Halla at Riverside GC in Janesville.

Mallards: Bryce Carter, Madison enjoy walk on wild side in win over Lakeshore

Mon, 06/27/2016 - 9:55pm
MEQUON — Bryce Carter drove in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and then scored himself after two wild pitches and an error as the Madison Mallards defeated the host Lakeshore Chinooks 6-2 in a Northwoods League game on…

Madison finance committee approves development agreement for Judge Doyle Square

Mon, 06/27/2016 - 9:45pm
The agreement for the $170 million redevelopment of two blocks just south of the Capitol will go before the full City Council at its July 5 meeting.

Madison School Board approves $376M operating budget for coming year

Mon, 06/27/2016 - 9:15pm
TJ Mertz abstained, citing disappointment with the budget process.

Prep softball: Verona shortstop Heather Rudnicki leads All-Area team

Mon, 06/27/2016 - 8:00pm
She took charge at shortstop like a champ and produced the best batting average on her WIAA Division 1 state tournament team.

Pro golf: Steve Stricker pleased with first go-round of AmFam Championship, excited about future of tournament

Mon, 06/27/2016 - 7:00pm
The PGA Tour Champions American Family Insurance Championship at University Ridge Golf Course ended Sunday evening, but that doesn’t mean tournament director Nate Pokrass’ work is done.

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