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Packers outside linebackers face tall task as defensive star works to return

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 4:33am
Green Bay's offseason programs may have provided some insight into one of the core principles of defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon's group — movement along the defensive front.

Handful of area high school girls soccer standouts receive All-American honors

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 4:03am
Four Madison/WiscNews high school girls soccer first-team All-Supernova members were named to the United Soccer Coaches All-American team this week.

Brewers to play earliest opening day in team history in 2027

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 8:03pm
Barring a lockout — which almost seems like a certainty, based on recent posturing and reporting — the start of the 2027 season will start the earliest ever for Milwaukee.

Brewers start 2nd half vs. Marlins this weekend. Miami's pretty good

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 7:43pm
The Milwaukee Brewers return to play Friday against the Miami Marlins, the beginning of the unofficial second half of the season.

Madison sees first-ever hazardous air quality as smoke from wildfires strikes region

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 5:25pm
Dane County has seen more frequent air quality warnings over the past decade, but the area had yet to experience hazardous levels. That was until Thursday.

Madison unveils new names being considered for Lindbergh and Elvehjem schools

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 5:00pm
The District released pared-down lists of proposed news names ahead of two public input hearings next week.

One dead in Vernon County crash

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 4:53pm
Aaron J. Malin died after being extricated from his vehicle following the crash on Highway 35 at about 1:30 p.m. on July 10.

Kaul leads Toney in funds leading up to attorney general race rematch

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 4:40pm
Kaul has more than $1.3 million cash on hand, while Toney has about $788,000. Kaul and Toney won’t meet until the November election.

Republican Will Martin holds funding advantage in lieutenant governor race

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 4:25pm
In Wisconsin, candidates for lieutenant governor join the gubernatorial nominee on a shared ticket in the November election.

Madison Mallards postpone game due to smoky conditions

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 4:05pm
Thursday’s game had been set for a “Dudes” promotion featuring references from the 1998 film “The Big Lebowski.”

Wisconsin cases of diarrhea-causing parasite are on the rise

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 3:45pm
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services gave an update Thursday on the number of cyclosporiasis cases here, as the national total has risen.

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway launches 2027 reelection campaign

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 3:31pm
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced her bid for a third term, launching a campaign centered on housing and utility affordability.

Republican Pollnow leads secretary of state candidates in funds

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 2:42pm
The winner of the August GOP primary will go on to face Democratic candidate JoCasta Zamarripa and Green Party candidate Pete Karas.

Fundraising figures underscore tight state treasurer race

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 2:30pm
Two Democrats, Yee Leng Xiong and Dylan Helmenstine, will meet in the Aug. 11 primary. The winner will advance to face incumbent state treasurer John Leiber in November.

Poisoning case against former UW researcher can continue, judge rules

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 2:10pm
Makoto Kuroda was placed on paid leave and barred from the lab shortly after the allegations came to light, and he resigned from his position Tuesday, a university spokesperson said.

Financial woes create uphill battle for governor candidate Sara Rodriguez

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 1:25pm
It’s been a rough week for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sara Rodriguez.

Epic Systems' founder Judy Faulkner on why the company buys so much art

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 1:05pm
The Epic founder and CEO said there are four reasons she makes art fair shopping a priority.

Who are you voting for in race for Wisconsin governor?

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 1:00pm
Tell us by submitting a letter to the editor for print and digital publication.

Madison Symphony Orchestra names new music director

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 12:30pm
The Madison Symphony Orchestra has named Laura Jackson as its new director, the fifth to take the baton in the orchestra’s 100-year history.

Wildfire smoke moves into southern Wisconsin, bringing 'hazardous' air quality to most of state

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 12:25pm
By mid-day Thursday all but far southwest Wisconsin was under a "hazardous" advisory, the worst level.

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