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What to know about Kel'el Ware, intriguing center traded from Heat to Bucks
The 22-year-old center was named to the all-rookie second team in 2025 after averaging 9.3 points and 7.4 rebounds.
What does this version of Brandon Woodruff change for Brewers? Everything.
A 10-strikeout, six-inning performance from Brandon Woodruff on Monday showed the Brewers that they may have an in-house option to bolster their pitching staff.
What to know about Tyler Herro, former Miami Heat star traded to Bucks
The blockbuster trade between the Bucks and the Heat was headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo, but it also included a Wisconsin native.
Black students falling behind 50 years ago in Madison
School District spent $7,000 to study why
Milwaukee police must now report unreasonable use of force by federal agents
Milwaukee’s Common Council now requires Milwaukee Police Department officers to intervene and report if they see unreasonable use of force by any other law enforcement officer, including federal
America took me from pro wrestling to corporate ladder to Wisconsin Senate | Julian Bradley
New Berlin Republican writes that America is still worth believing in and fighting for
Madison School District budget calls for 8.5% increase in property tax levy
For the owner of an average Madison home, the $613 million budget will mean about a 6.39% increase in the school portion of their property taxes.
Brewers minor-league report: Akil Baddoo injured during monster week
It was an eventful week of minor-league action for affiliates in the Milwaukee Brewers' organization. Here's a look at all that went down.
Canadian man gets 3 years in prison for $1.2 million in fraud of US victims, some from Wisconsin
Between 2011 and May 2016, Michel Poirier orchestrated a mass marketing fraud scheme from Canada that targeted printing companies and consumers in the U.S.
Shot clock coming to Wisconsin boys, girls basketball games starting next season
The long-awaited change will be allowed in nonconference varsity games via mutual consent starting in 2026-27 before a full vote on the adaptation to come at the 2027 annual meeting.
Madison teachers to see average 5.3% raise next school year
The increase includes a 2.63% base wage increase and adjustments to the salary schedule to widen the pay gap between beginning and veteran teachers.
Wisconsin Originals: Milwaukee-born Gene Wilder made us laugh at the movies
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.
Cleary’s Furniture opens on the Beltline offering new and consigned items
The 31,000-square-foot store is located behind the Culver’s and sells a mix of new and consigned furniture items.
Appleton man charged with shooting brother in the back at Oneida Casino
An Appleton man was charged with attempted homicide on Monday after one person was injured in a shooting Saturday near the Oneida Casino.
Just 10 microscopic particles of bird flu virus can infect dairy cows
Over 1,000 dairy herds across 19 states have been infected with H5N1 bird flu since the outbreak began in March 2024, according to the USDA.
Blue-green algae bloom offends Lake Monona residents’ nostrils
A blue-green algae bloom spread across the shoreline outside a condo at the corner of Monona Drive and Buckeye Road on Monday morning. Residents called it the worst they’d seen, comparing the smell to “pig manure.”
Tom Still: Brent Haglund’s private conservation work is legacy for divided times
Brent M. Haglund, who died June 12 at 78, was a Wisconsin champion of a third way: Harnessing the power of people to safeguard the natural world, one victory at a time.
2 killed in head-on crash in western Dane County
The drivers were alone in their vehicles and both were pronounced dead at the scene. Names are being withheld pending notification of family.
Madison School District restricts phone use for K-12 students
The Board approved a bell-to-bell ban for kindergarten through eighth-graders, and a high school ban on phones during classes, assemblies, labs, field trips and passing periods, though use during lunch is allowed.
UW system is expected to spend $461,000 finding next president, UW-Madison chancellor
Travel, advertising and background checks all add up, and replacing leaders requires extensive candidate searches, including public input sessions, interviews and campus visits.






