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Wisconsin men's hockey gets off bus for NCAA regional final vs. Michigan State

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 1:51pm
The Badgers entered DCU Center looking for their first Frozen Four trip since 2010.

UW-Madison to revamp sailing facility, outdoor classroom on Lake Mendota shoreline

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 9:10am
Outdoor UW and the Wisconsin Hoofers outdoors club are outgrowing their existing facilities.

Wisconsin must fix how it funds public schools | Joe Gothard

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 6:40am
I want to sincerely thank the community members who have written letters to the editor about my recent comments in a March 2 Wisconsin State Journal article. In it, I used “tax rate” when I meant “tax amount.” I realize…

Donald Trump demands respect like a mafia boss would | Bill Walters

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 6:00am
Without so many words, President Donald Trump demands the respect and admiration of the American people.

Madison police arrest Toki, Memorial teacher accused of inappropriate student relationship

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 5:45am
Memorial High School and Toki Middle School music teacher Eliav Goldman was arrested Friday.

Gov. Tony Evers signs bills defining antisemitism, setting rules for recall petitions

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 5:45am
Under the new law, state and local entities are required to consider the definition of antisemitism when investigating allegations of racial, religious or ethnic discrimination.

How a fresh voice is looking to ramp up Wisconsin's cornerbacks' swagger

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 5:40am
Robert Steeples uses strategies from his days on NFL practice squads and as a substitute teacher to lead the Badgers' cornerbacks.

Packers looking at draft to answer lingering questions despite lack of early picks

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 5:35am
Green Bay will have to wait until Day 2 of the NFL Draft or trade up if they want to participate in the first day.

Packers lean on veterans as GM breaks from past strategy

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 5:35am
Gutekunst shifted strategy, adding veteran talent to address key needs while maintaining long-term flexibility, which marks a notable departure from his recent roster-building approach.

Body found in pond near the Alliant Energy Center

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 5:20am
Madison police and fire responded to a report of a body in Willow Pond around 10 a.m. Friday.

Protect pristine Boundary Waters from copper mines | Elizabeth Day

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 5:15am
The pristine waters of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota -- well-loved by Wisconsinites -- are under threat by Chilean mining interests, unless the Senate stops House Joint Resolution 140, should it come up for a vote before…

Cutting red tape is key to securing our green energy future | Kermit Hovey

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 5:00am
This time of global conflict highlights how vulnerable our economy is to energy supply disruptions as fuel prices skyrocket. Part of the answer is clear: Diversify and strengthen America’s energy grid with more domestic, clean sources of power.

Election improvements need reliable funding | Tammy Bloom

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 12:49pm
Congressman Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, has been right to focus attention on improving how our elections are administered. Clear standards and thoughtful reforms play an important role in maintaining confidence in the process, and his leadership on election policy deserves recognition.

UW-Madison says it’s ‘disappointed’ by student council call to divest from Israel

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 12:45pm
The student government’s resolution calls on UW-Madison and the Universities of Wisconsin to divest from “investments complicit in apartheid and genocide.”

Madison police seeking public help in identifying thieves who targeted Asian restaurants

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 12:35pm
The thefts happened Feb. 28 in the 6600 block of Mineral Point Road, the 600 block of South Gammon Road, and the 500 block of University Avenue, Madison police said.

Madison police seeking public help in identifying Downtown shooting suspect

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 11:20am
At about 11:15 p.m. Oct. 3, police were sent to a large fight in the 200 block of Langdon Street during which one shot was fired, Madison police said.

A long Frozen Four drought will end for either Wisconsin or Michigan State men's hockey

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 11:13am
The Badgers face a Big Ten foe for a spot in the Frozen Four 16 years after they last appeared in the semifinals.

How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin men's hockey's NCAA Tournament game vs. Michigan State

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 10:49am
A Big Ten team will make it to the Frozen Four through Worcester. Will it be the Badgers or Michigan State?

Driver critically injured in 7-vehicle crash in Monona dies

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 9:15am
The 25-year-old man's name will be released by the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Students can get free prom dresses thanks to Sun Prairie nonprofit

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 7:00am
Snow White had her seven dwarves, Cinderella had her fairy godmother. The princesses of Dane County have Sunshine Supper.

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