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FBI has sought out at least 2 more Milwaukee election staffers

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 10:56am
The news comes after FBI agents sought to question one of Milwaukee County's top election officials about the 2020 election.

McFarland police will not buy Flock automated license plate reader technology

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 10:50am
McFarland’s decision follows decisions by Dane County and the Monona Police Department to stop using the technology.

What TV, streaming services you'll need to watch all Packers games in 2026 season

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 9:05am
The Green Bay Packers have six primetime games this season, which will impact the viewing experience for fans. Here's where you can watch all the Packers' matchups.

Hack at UW, elsewhere exposes dangerous weakness in online education | Aaron Brown

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 8:50am
College students might imagine many nightmare scenarios during finals week:

Madison police seeking help in identifying suspects in battery that sent victim to hospital

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 8:40am
Police shared the accompany photo of the suspects in the battery case and are seeking the public’s help in identifying them.

Is Brewers' Brice Turang the best second baseman in baseball?

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 8:35am
Turang has never been an all-star, but he still may have elevated to the best second baseman in the majors this year, continuing an upward trend that began in 2025.

Box truck hits, critically injures construction worker in DeForest

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 8:20am
The preliminary investigation determined that a box truck that was heading south in a construction zone struck a construction worker who was in the road directing traffic.

Stoughton merchants struggling amid Highway 51 construction. And more is on the way

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 7:35am
Road construction work paused Thursday ahead of this weekend’s Syttende Mai celebrations, the annual Norwegian heritage festival that draws thousands to Stoughton’s downtown.

The sky is falling as space debris becomes stronger, more heat resistant

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 7:15am
When it comes to space debris, what goes up is coming down more often — and not safely.

Bucks guard Ryan Rollins helping make ‘invaluable’ difference in kids’ lives

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 7:03am
Ryan Rollins' “Buckets for Books” program is helping to provide reading material for deserving kids in Milwaukee.

Sean Duffy's son-in-law faces criticism for road trip reality show as he runs for congress

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 6:55am
Republican primary opponent Jessi Ebben accused Michael Alfonso of not treating the 7th District race seriously.

If you're looking for a Milwaukee-area beer garden, here's your guide

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 6:50am
From the already-open South Shore Terrace to The Traveling Beer Garden Tour, here's your 2026 beer gardens guide for the Milwaukee area.

Packers still looking for solution to blocking tight end role to complement Tucker Kraft

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 5:35am
The Green Bay Packers wanted to address tight end with the draft, but did not see any viable options to fill the specific role needed.

Verona teen graduates from MATC on Friday — and then from high school next month

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 5:30am
Camila Alcantara Perez’s participation in the STEM Academy program earned her the equivalent of two years of college at no cost to her.

'A lot of bigger issues': Big Ten coach rips Wisconsin in preview magazine

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 5:07am
The Badgers hope a new batch of transfers and improved play from underclassmen get the football program out of its rut. Consider at least one Big Ten coach skeptical.

5 new doubles pairings raising ceilings for area high school boys tennis teams

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 5:03am
Finding a new top doubles team is a challenge that area high school boys tennis squads face each spring. Learn which pairings have quickly built chemistry to excel this spring.

Sara Rodriguez is best choice to be our the next governor of Wisconsin | Todd Larson

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 5:00am
The fate of our democracy mandates that we get it right with selection of our next governor of Wisconsin.

Donald Trump obsessed with monuments of grandeur | Donna Silver

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 5:00am
No politician has been psychoanalyzed more than President Donald Trump. This is not surprising since his psyche often seems to be an open wound. His niece, Mary Trump, has traced what she calls his “malignant narcissism” to a loveless childhood.

Watertown song isn't as violent as our national anthem | Allen Knop

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 5:00am
The Watertown School Board removed a piece of music from the school's spring band concert. The instrumental piece, “A Mother of a Revolution!,” was dedicated to a transgender activist involved in the 1969 Stonewall Uprising against police raids in New…

Neil Gorsuch's rulings ignore our Founding documents | Paul Mickey

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 5:00am
Justice Neil Gorsuch came out with a children’s book, "Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration of Independence."

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