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Last chance to see Vilas Zoo’s red panda

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 11:38am
Henry Vilas Zoo’s red panda, Bandit, is leaving Madison for a new AZA-accredited home and mate, with a farewell party on Wednesday, where guests can learn about the zoo’s conservation efforts.

UW-Madison gifted $25 million for new engineering building

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 10:27am
The building is being funded by $150 million in private donations, more than $43 million from UW-Madison, and $226 million from the state.

Man accused of choking, battering woman on West Side

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 9:10am
Two adults in the apartment were able to stop the assault and the suspect, who was armed, left before police arrived.

Tom Still: Epic Systems' size 14E supply chain footprint in Wisconsin

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 6:50am
Multistack in Monroe County is part of a multi-billion-dollar supply chain that covers nearly half of Wisconsin’s 72 counties and includes all the built elements for Epic’s Verona campus.

1 killed, 3 injured in UTV crash in Green Lake County

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 6:40am
The crash happened about 5:05 p.m. Saturday on Princeton Road, near Honeysuckle Lane in the town of Brooklyn in Green Lake County, authorities said.

Wisconsin tornado season off to most active start in recent memory

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 5:55am
The National Weather Service has confirmed more intense tornadoes this month than Wisconsin sees in most years.

UW-Madison Lakeshore dorms to get $79.2 million in upgrades, including A/C

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 5:50am
Renovations to the dorms off Babcock Drive and next to Lake Mendota are scheduled to begin in fall 2026.

12 potential candidates to become Wisconsin athletic director

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 5:40am
From an internal contender to leaders with Wisconsin ties to outside-the-box candidates, here's a list of people who could be in the running to succeed Chris McIntosh.

Why wide receiver position may be passed on by the Packers in upcoming NFL Draft

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 5:35am
Green Bay has put together a deep wide receiver group and does not have to use a pick on the position, even with some offseason departures.

Why transfer chose Wisconsin men's basketball to take 'bigger step in my basketball career'

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 5:35am
The former Miami (Ohio) wing knows the history the Badgers have with developing wings. And that's part of why he's headed to Madison next season.

Hungary and Ukraine offer an example to Americans | Bob Larsen

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 5:00am
Gratefully, we have encouraging examples of democracy.

Donald Trump's new arch would be a national embarrassment | Dennis B. Appleton

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 5:00am
President Donald Trump just unveiled the design for his proposed "Triumphal Arch," complete with numerous gaudy gold highlights.

5 Madison area high school baseball stars of the week: April 21 edition

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 4:37am
Several area high school baseball players had standout performances despite their teams falling short of victory. Vote for your favorite to earn this week's supernova crown.

The numbers don't show just how close Jacob Misiorowski may be to dominating

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 4:30am
Jacob Misiorowski's numbers — a 1-2 record and 3.04 earned run average — don’t jump off the page, but they also mask how well he’s been throwing the ball.

Ridglan Farms' manure moat violated law, county says

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 5:00pm
The manure-lined trench was intended to dissuade activists from breaking in. Instead, the farm has been cited for installing an illegal manure pit.

Lake City Books is moving to the other side of Capitol Square, adding wine bar

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 4:25pm
The new space will be larger and include a wine bar and outdoor seating and offer more events, owner Molly Fish said.

St. Bernard Catholic Church to get new tile roof after hail causes $2 million in damage

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 4:01pm
Last week’s storm caused “catastrophic” damage to the recently installed clay-tile roof at St. Bernard Catholic Church on Atwood Avenue.

Multiple EF1 tornadoes confirmed near Janesville from Friday’s storms

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 3:00pm
The tornadoes snapped trees and damaged farm buildings between Janesville and Delavan.

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