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Record-setting homer not enough to keep Wisconsin softball season going

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 7:43pm
The Badgers lost to Texas and Baylor on Saturday at the Austin Regional to end their season.

Donald Trump's war in Iran is just one blunder after another | Ed Garvoille

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 7:45am
Emboldened by his military intrusion in Venezuela, President Donald Trump’s war on Iran was motivated by his needing a diversion from his bad polling results.

State needs congressional fair maps to stop GOP power grab | Dennis McGilligan

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 6:45am
At President Donald Trump's command, Republican-controlled states redistricted congressional districts from blue to red to increase Republican chances in the midterm elections.

UW-Madison budget cuts accelerate closure of 2 libraries

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 6:45am
Former Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced in June that university departments would need to cut their 2026 budget by 5% or 7%.

Stamp Out Hunger shows that our community cares | Thomas Bartell

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 5:45am
Recently, an event happened with little fanfare or attention. The 34th annual National Association of Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger food drive took place on May 9.

Madison Public Market finally sets date for grand opening

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 5:26pm
The market had been scheduled to open in fall 2025, was pushed to March and then to this summer.

New Southwest Side farmers market fruitful for vendors and shoppers

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 4:33pm
Junction Ridge Farmers Market kicks off with sunny skies and brisk sales

Local digest for Saturday, May 16, 2026

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 4:28pm
Box truck hits, critically injures worker

Wisconsin softball forced to work extra for walk-off win in NCAA Tournament opener

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 3:55pm
Hannah Conger delivered her second walk-off hit in 10 days as the Badgers beat Baylor to open the Austin Regional.

Schlitz beer production ends after 175 years

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 2:06pm
Schlitz, the beer that made Milwaukee famous, is no more.

State employees banned from using insider information to bet on prediction markets

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 1:29pm
While there haven’t been any documented instances of Wisconsin’s state employees engaging in insider trading to place bets, Evers said the order is needed to maintain “public trust and confidence.”

23 rejected Madison ballots now counted following judge's order

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 12:07pm
The ballots arrived on the Monday before the election but didn’t reach their polling locations until after the polls closed on Election Day.

Dumpling Haus at Hilldale is closing as owners plan to retire

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 11:30am
Chef/co-owner Jenny Ping Yin used to keep her age "top-secret." On Thursday, she said that at 74, she's ready to retire.

Former Wisconsin men's basketball star joins college coaching ranks at SEC school

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 11:27am
The 11-year pro played 113 games in three seasons at Wisconsin, scoring 1,363 career points. He's now headed back to the college level, this time as an assistant.

Road construction worker hit by vehicle, seriously injured in Vernon County

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 11:15am
No enforcement action was provided and the incident remains under investigation by the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office.

Man arrested after shots fired outside Sun Prairie apartment complex

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 11:10am
The 49-year-old Sun Prairie man was arrested and jailed on tentative charges of first-degree reckless endangering safety, terrorist threats, and disorderly conduct (domestic).

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