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Rock County jury finds man guilty of sexually assaulting young girl multiple times
Ethan Brown of Rockford, Illinois, was found guilty of two counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child and one count of child enticement in Beloit in 2017 and 2018.
5 dogs teach us how to be leaders | Aditya Simha
I have been a dog lover since I was a kid and spent years learning about the temperaments and histories of different breeds. I studied famous dogs and their adventures. I attended dog shows to meet various breeds and talk…
Leopold’s Books Bar Caffè joins elite list of top U.S. indie bookstores
It's the only Wisconsin bookstore to be nominated by USA Today, out of 20 U.S. bookstores.
Mother and I never finished that book | Doug Bradley
I set out to publish a book, “All the Books She Never Wrote,” for this Mother’s Day. It was going to be a love letter to my mother, Lucy Bradley, who died at 99 in 2018. It had taken me…
Roads closed for law enforcement and UW-Madison events
Closures will happen from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday and from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
How Packers' offseason departures could reshape receiver room
The impact of losing key contributors could go beyond the stat sheet and potentially alter the way the wide receiver room is utilized.
How area boys golf teams are handling the challenging, exciting hurdles of the golf boom
The golf revolution has hit Madison area boys golf teams hard with rapidly growing rosters, with varying reasons for picking up the sport and lots of challenging yet exciting hurdles.
Donald Trump's campaign trail predictions were wildly wrong | William Hartje
Prediction markets are big news lately, with loads of money being made and lost. Unfortunately, President Donald Trump’s “predictions,” believed by too many voters in 2024, have proven to be wildly inaccurate.
Let Watertown students perform song at spring concert | Camden Mueller
As a member of Watertown High School’s Class of 2006, a 15-year public high school teacher and Watertown High School’s 2006 John Philip Sousa Award recipient, I am deeply disappointed to see my former school make national news over the…
Short-sighted war in Iran won't solve nuclear problems | Gerald Sternberg
President Donald Trump has not been honest about his war on Iran. He keeps saying the harm from the war, including lives lost and the huge increase in inflation in the price of gas, is worth it to eliminate Iran's…
'Made me feel welcomed': Sun Prairie West girls soccer star finds Division I home
The Sun Prairie West junior didn't let concerns about her size at the collegiate level hold her back from earning a Division I scholarship.
5 Madison area high school boys sports stars of the week: May 8 edition
A school record and numerous personal bests on the track, plus steady, consistent efforts on the golf course highlighted last week's action. Vote for the most notable effort.
Are pollen allergies worse this spring? UW Health doctor explains why you’re sniffling
You're not alone. One in three adults suffers with the seasons.
Cyberattack tied to national Canvas outage disrupts UW system final exams
Students across the country reported on Thursday that a black screen with a warning message from the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters appeared on Canvas.
Where Brewers rank on new Baseball America top-100 prospect list
The north star of professional baseball coverage, Baseball America, revamped its top-100 prospect list for May. Here's where Milwaukee's prospects stand.
PSC seeks rate agreements for future Alliant Energy data centers
The commission has no direct authority over whether data center projects are built in Wisconsin. But it does regulate the utilities that provide energy to data centers.
Ridglan Farms beagles: How and when to adopt one in Wisconsin
By now, you've probably seen the photos of Ridglan Farms beagles playing on grass and blinking into the sunlight for the first time.
Gov. Evers rejects demand to repeal rule banning ‘conversion therapy’
Evers said his administration “has no intention of repealing Wisconsin’s conversion therapy ban” in a letter to conservative groups threatening to sue if the law remains in place.
Lee Enterprises reports sharp Q2 gains, digital revenue leads growth
A strong digital business and lower borrowing costs helped Lee Enterprises post improved second-quarter results Thursday.
Credit, debit cards stolen from unlocked vehicles on Far West Side, used in quick purchases
There have been at least 20 cases where cards were taken from unlocked vehicles parked at or near Crunch Fitness, 7401 Mineral Point Road, since the start of 2026.






