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Packers' improving health on display in battle for NFC North supremacy

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 7:03am
Green Bay's offense and defense both saw the return of key players in Sunday's victory over the Bears. Here's how reinforcements contributed in the division showdown at Lambeau Field.

Tom Still: AI’s ‘good’ sides will help Wisconsin over time

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 6:40am
The growth of “physical AI” can make core industries such as manufacturing, food production, health care and construction more efficient. That's especially pertinent in Wisconsin.

How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin men's basketball vs. Nebraska

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 6:37am
How to tune in as the Badgers face a tough road test in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Wisconsin men's hockey defenseman needs surgery for leg injuries suffered in hit

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 6:13am
Badgers junior Zach Schulz faces an undetermined recovery time after suffering a fractured fibula and ankle damage during Saturday's game.

$5.75M hole in Metro Transit budget will be plugged with taxpayer funds

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 5:50am
Low fare box revenues and a failure to account for a new contract with its bus drivers led to a $5.75 million shortfall for Metro Transit in 2025.

From parking and vehicle registration to landfill and camping, Dane County is raising fees in 2026

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 5:45am
Airport parking, camp and shelter reservations and an increased price tag on renewing vehicle registrations are some of the raised fees Dane County residents can expect next year.

Former Trump aides allege judicial misconduct in Wisconsin fake elector case

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 5:40am
The defendants are also asking that a preliminary hearing be canceled, all Dane County judges step aside and the entire case be moved to another county.

Baked Lab bakery moving into prominent Atwood Avenue location

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 5:40am
Owner Shawn Bolduc uses roughly 10 base cake recipes and riffs off those to produce 12 signature cakes that Baked Lab offers online weekly.

Wisconsin calls ex-coach 'heroic', seeks to dismiss suit by former women's basketball players

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 5:37am
Defendants in the lawsuit filed by six former Badgers women's basketball players said there's no violation of the Constitution or civil right law in the claims.

Packers using victory over rivals as motivation entering final regular-season stretch

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 5:35am
Green Bay is hoping to "embrace the challenge" in its final four regular-season games after moving into first place in the NFC North with Sunday's win at Lambeau Field.

Sexual extortion now a felony in Wisconsin

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 5:30am
The law creates a new felony crime specific to sextortion — a form of child sexual exploitation in which someone threatens or blackmails a child into sending them nude or sexual images, or money.

Wisconsin has new leader testing for infectious disease outbreaks

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 5:30am
The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene partners with the UW School of Medicine and Public Health and government agencies, on such things as disease screenings and environmental health.

David Lee Roth coming to Summerfest 2026 in Milwaukee

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 5:15am
The former voice of Van Halen is heading to Summerfest.

What to know about Wisconsin men's basketball's opponent, Nebraska

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 4:37am
The Cornhuskers, winners of nine straight games, host the Badgers on Wednesday. Here's an in-depth look at who Wisconsin is preparing for.

Wisconsin men's hockey closes gap on No. 1 Michigan in national rankings

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 4:15am
The second-ranked Badgers earned 21 of 50 first-place votes after closing the first half of the season with a 12-2-2 record.

Wisconsin men's basketball receives more votes in AP rankings after perfect week

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 4:15am
The Badgers dominated both of their opponents this week, helping them rebound from a difficult stretch and improving their standing in the eyes of AP voters.

Wisconsin's sweep of Ohio State extends its stay atop national women's hockey rankings

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 4:15am
The Badgers are back as the unanimous No. 1 team after a pair of road victories against No. 2 Ohio State.

Wisconsin men's basketball junior named Big Ten Player of the Week

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 4:10am
The star guard has started to back up the preseason hype that surrounded him with a string of dominant performances for the Badgers.

5 high school boys basketball stars of the week: Dec. 9 edition

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 4:03am
High school boys basketball standouts from across the Madison area guided their respective teams to conference wins in the past week. Vote for your favorite standout performer.

Police shoot, later arrest domestic suspect who shot officer in northern Wisconsin

Mon, 12/08/2025 - 10:45pm
The officer who was shot was taken to a local hospital and later released. No other law enforcement personnel were injured during the incident.

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