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FBI says it's aware of Wisconsin liberal's Trump assassination posts
"A brother or sister in the Resistance needs to work on their marksmanship," said Kirk Bangstad, owner of Minocqua Brewing Company.
Federal government sues Wisconsin over lawsuit to rein in prediction markets
Attorney General Josh Kaul filed three lawsuits accusing major prediction market plays like Kalshi, Coinbase and Robinhood of skirting state laws banning sports betting.
Madison’s next Downtown Area Plan open house set for Thursday
The Downtown planning initiative got underway late last year and is expected to continue through early next year.
Former Sun Prairie West dean gets 18 years in federal prison
The assistant U.S. attorney pointed to Robert Gilkey-Meisegeier’s pattern of grooming female students and putting photos of students’ faces on nude photos of adults he found on the internet.
City approves Hong Kong Cafe redevelopment on Regent Street
The six-story apartment building had been delayed over concerns about a lack of commercial space.
3 things that stood out from Badgers DC's news conference
Wisconsin defensive coordinator Mike Tressel discussed how much a duo of young linebackers will be used, the maturation of a returning outside linebacker and his new cornerbacks.
UW-Madison research leader is among science advisors Trump dismissed
UW-Madison Vice Chancellor for Research Dorota Grejner-Brzezińska had served on the National Science Advisory Board since 2023.
Jury awards Menards worker $5.5 million after workplace injury
An Eau Claire County jury awarded $5.5 million to a Menards's worker who was injured on the job at the company's distribution center.
Floodwaters send Lake Winnebago's ancient fish on unexpected detours
“I have never seen anything like this,” a Shiocton-area farmer said of the sturgeon seen swimming in a flooded front yard. “It’s crazy."
Wisconsin women’s basketball adds former Missouri assistant to coaching staff
The Badgers added their fifth assistant coach, one more than they had on staff last season. Here are the details.
Judges reject second attempt to challenge Wisconsin's congressional maps
The three-judge panel wrote that nothing in the state Constitution allows judges to order that political maps not benefit one party or the other.
Fire Department rescues boy from inside a claw machine
“We’ll get you, bud,” one of the firefighters says to calm the child. “What’s your name, bud?”
Wisconsin education department disputes federal audit alleging mismanagement
The Trump administration is demanding the state education department return millions of dollars in misused COVID-19 relief money.
Wisconsin lost 8,600 manufacturing jobs in 2025. Here's what to know
In 2025, manufacturing in Wisconsin contracted by about 8,600 jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, there have not been closings of major facilities or mass layoffs.
Appeals Court Judge Pedro Colón launches bid for Supreme Court
Colón said the state and the country are at “crossroads” and that he has the experience and empathy to decide some of the state’s most “consequential” cases.
Cesar Chavez Elementary will be renamed, after NY Times investigation into namesake
The Madison School Board launched the renaming process Monday, weeks after sexual assault allegations against the school’s namesake, Cesar Chavez, were revealed.
Erroll Davis Jr., a 'trailblazer' in business and education, dies at 81
Erroll Davis changed the landscape of American business and education, his family said.
Tom Still: Fall campaigns ideal time to examine state tax structure
It’s a prime opportunity to examine Wisconsin’s tax climate, which is competitive with some states but not others.
Kelda Roys wants to 'build what comes next' in Wisconsin | Center Stage with Milfred and Hands
Cinematographer Michael Bauman talks about the blockbuster movie, its politics and his Badger State roots






