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Bucks upended on road by Spurs behind Wembanyama double-double

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 10:03pm
Victor Wembanyama returned from an injury scare to record 22 points and 10 rebounds and lead the San Antonio Spurs to a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

3 takeaways from Wisconsin women's basketball's loss to Northwestern

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 9:53pm
Wisconsin women's basketball lost its third straight game after its offense fell flat against Northwestern on Thursday.

Wisconsin football lands sought-after transfer portal defender from D-III ranks

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 9:34pm
The Badgers added another pass rusher from the transfer portal, earning a commitment from a speedy defender who had a breakout season for a Division III playoff team.

Meet Valkyrie, Eagle Watching Days headliner

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 5:23pm
The eagle will be part of presentations on Saturday at the River Arts Center in Prairie du Sac and comes from the Schlitz Audubon Center north of Milwaukee.

Take a first look at MATC’s new child care center at the Goodman South campus

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 5:00pm
Madison College says 42% of its students are also parents, and its new South Side child care center helps alleviate a long wait list at the Truax campus.

Eyed for demolition, Madison’s distinctive Master Hall deemed potential landmark

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 3:45pm
A Georgia developer is proposing to demolish the building and three others Downtown to make way for a 16-story student apartment building.

Cannonball Path extension may finally link South Side trail to Wingra Creek

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 3:45pm
Local and state officials have long raised safety concerns about the current bike lanes along Fish Hatchery Road, citing heavy traffic that often moves at high speeds.

5th person charged in fatal shooting of Kyesha Miller, 15, at the Harmony in 2023

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 2:50pm
Domon T. Goodwan, 22, of Madison, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the murder of Kyesha Miller in a parking lot at the Harmony at Grandview Commons.

Wisconsin men's basketball senior who was dismissed has been named in indictment for betting scheme

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 2:45pm
An indictment filed Wednesday included the name of a senior forward who was dismissed from the Wisconsin men's basketball program on Oct. 28 for "events preceding his enrollment."

Democrats hope a blue wave washes over Wisconsin and gives them total control of battleground state

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 1:00pm
Democrats think new legislative district boundaries, an open race for governor and a favorable midterm election cycle may allow them to take back total control in the Statehouse.

Name change could cost $125M

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 12:30pm
WASHINGTON — Renaming the Department of Defense the Department of War could cost U.S. taxpayers as much as $125 million, depending on how broadly and quickly the change is made, according to a new analysis by the Congressional Budget Office.

Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate raises 10 times more than conservative

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 12:15pm
The reports filed this week offer the first glimpse at one key measurement of how the race to be decided on April 7 is stacking up.

MMoCA is taking reservations for its rooftop domes

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 12:00pm
The first seatings are Jan. 30. There have already been multiple reservations for Valentine's Day.

Buggy driver seriously injured in crash with SUV in Monroe County

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 11:55am
The buggy driver was taken by ambulance to a local hospital.

In 24 hours, Feds cancel, then reinstate $2 billion in mental health grants

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 11:47am
The whiplash has caused uncertainty among groups that had already budgeted for the money.

After record-tying high on Tuesday, Madison heads into stretch of cold, snowy weather

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 10:45am
The high recorded at the Dane County Regional Airport on Tuesday was 53 at 2:28 p.m., which tied the record for Jan. 13 set in 1961.

Authorities identify woman who died after being struck by vehicle on Packers Avenue

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 10:25am
The driver was at the scene when police arrived, but no additional details have been released on the crash and police have reported no enforcement action.

Trump replaced rules-based order with might makes right | Ned Grossnickle

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 10:23am
For all of U.S. history, we have governed by the “rules-based order,” but lame-duck President Donald Trump has replaced that with the “power-based order.”

Sand volleyball in January? It’s a thing in Verona

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 9:00am
608 Beach Volleyball opened last week and has three indoor sand volleyball courts.

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