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Inside the shift that gave Wisconsin men's hockey its first NCAA Tournament win since 2010

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 5:37am
Vasily Zelenov and Jack Horbach had big plays for the Badgers to break a 1-1 deadlock in the third period against Dartmouth. Here's how they played out.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin men's hockey's NCAA Tournament win vs. Dartmouth

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 5:35am
Jack Horbach's score launched a four-goal third period for the Badgers, who won an NCAA Tournament game for the first time since 2010.

Man injured in explosion at NaturPak plant in Janesville dies in hospital

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 5:30am
The man died Sunday, but his death after the explosion March 18 at the NaturPak plant in Janesville was not reported until Wednesday.

Polzin: Brewers' proud 'Unc' had the best seat in the house for Jacob Misiorowski's masterpiece

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 5:25am
The Milwaukee Brewers hope for a healthy, productive 2026 season from Brandon Woodruff. But the veteran right-hander has plenty of other ways to add value to a young staff.

Polzin: Some new faces but the same old high expectations for 2026 Milwaukee Brewers

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 5:41pm
Some tweaks to the roster gives Pat Murphy's team a bit of a new look this season. But the manager likes what he sees so far: “I trust this group.”

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin football DC Mike Tressel's news conference

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 5:07pm
Wisconsin defensive coordinator Mike Tressel discussed his altered role, the team's revamped cornerback group, emphasizing turnovers and more.

Misiorowski dominates as Brewers open season by routing White Sox

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 4:36pm
Milwaukee's starting pitcher had 11 strikeouts in five innings and the team started its campaign by running away with a victory.

3 takeaways from Wisconsin football landing 4-star in-state tackle

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 4:30pm
The Badgers continued their strong year of recruiting in the state by securing a commitment from one of the top-rated players in the country.

Madison ‘No Kings’ rally may lead to street closures Saturday

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 4:15pm
The protest is due to start at 12:30 p.m. at Brittingham Park, with a march to the Capitol ending around 2 p.m., followed by a rally.

Wisconsin community hopping in cars to search for escaped kangaroo

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 3:30pm
A Necedah petting zoo owner has been looking for her escaped kangaroo Chesney.

Madison high schools to see nearly 400-student drop in enrollment next year

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 3:15pm
While the high school population is dropping, enrollment overall is expected to stay about the same.

Wisconsin men's hockey arrives for NCAA Tournament game against Dartmouth

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 3:05pm
Here's how it looked in Worcester as the Badgers got off the bus at DCU Center before playing Dartmouth in the NCAA Tournament first round.

Meeting rescheduled on proposed Highway 51 move for runway extension

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 3:00pm
The changes would be incorporated into the Stoughton Road North corridor study the Wisconsin Department of Transportation completed last year.

Wisconsin DNR is tracking frogs - and they need your help

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 2:45pm
Wisconsin is home to 12 native frog and toad species, whose mating calls are some of the biggest hits on the state’s springtime playlist.

Bicyclist killed in intentional hit-and-run was 59-year-old Madison man

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 2:24pm
The 59-year-old man was found dead at the scene of the crash Monday morning.

4 observations from Wisconsin football's 4th spring practice

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 1:54pm
A fiery practice session at Camp Randall Stadium saw the Badgers get out some aggression before a week off for spring break.

Las Curanderas exhibition seeks healing flames from Wisconsin's Latina artists

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 1:30pm
For centuries, latin american curanderas have been sought for their prayer work and their herbal healing knowledge. Right now in Madison, they’re being sought for their flame work.

Investigation of unattended child leads to 4 arrests in Janesville

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 1:05pm
Officers found the child, who was taken by ambulance to a local medical facility for evaluation due to their condition, Janesville police said.

Madison Public Market could open this summer

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 12:38pm
The long-delayed project has 10 confirmed long-term tenants so far for its 28 leasable spaces.

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