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Lake Mendota rings in the New Year by freezing over

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 4:10pm
It’s the eighth time in the last decade Lake Mendota has frozen over in January.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin women's basketball's comeback win over Rutgers

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 3:47pm
The Badgers started slow, but clawed their way back to pick up a Big Ten Conference victory.

Meriter welcomes the first baby of 2026 minutes into the New Year

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 2:30pm
Slightly to the south on Park Street, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital was still waiting for its first new baby of year to arrive as of 2 p.m. Thursday

Himal Chuli in Madison closes abruptly after 40 years

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 2:25pm
Rajan Pradhan said owning the restaurant was hard on his father, 87, because it's too much a reminder of his mother, who died three years ago.

Packers set to play 3rd string QB Sunday against Minnesota

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 1:13pm
Clayton Tune will get the nod to go under center in the final game of the regular season in Minneapolis.

Man shot at New Year’s Eve gathering in Rock County

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 11:15am
Police did not disclose the severity of the man’s injuries or his condition.

LaFleur remains mum on who's playing in Packers final game of regular season

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 11:03am
Green Bay has little incentive to go all-out for a victory Sunday, meaning that it's uncertain which players will be on the field against the Vikings.

Wisconsin town rallies around pelican that mysteriously didn’t migrate

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 7:35am
The water bird that should have been somewhere on the Gulf Coast stuck around Ashland into December.

Zwieg’s Grill, a Main Street mainstay in Watertown, has served its last hamburger

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 5:55am
From serving up cheeseburgers to meat loaf and broasted fish and chicken, the East Main Street diner closes after 80 years.

Every Quad-1 game for Wisconsin men's basketball in 2026

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 5:37am
The Badgers need some quality wins in the Big Ten slate. Here's the best opportunities they'll get as things stand entering the New Year.

3 numbers that will define the second half of Wisconsin women’s basketball’s season

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 5:03am
The Badgers opened the season 9-4. Here are three numbers that will help define success for Wisconsin women's basketball in 2026.

Bucks lose to Wizards on buzzer beater by C.J. McCollum

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 4:15am
Milwaukee failed to win its third consecutive game, and is still seeking such a streak for the first time this season.

Packers sign quarterback to practice squad, remain noncommittal on players heading into finale

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 5:33pm
Green Bay added Desmond Ridder Wednesday, giving another body to a unit that's been riddled with injuries recently.

Packers reportedly add veteran presence to defensive backfield

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 4:27pm
Trevon Diggs is set to bolster Green Bay's cornerback corps after being claimed off waivers.

Here’s what happened the last time a Wisconsin judge was impeached

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 3:45pm
In 1853, circuit judge Levi Hubbell was charged with misconduct for accepting bribes and hearing cases in which he had a financial interest.

Dane County's detox program ends after breakdown in talks with Tellurian

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 3:45pm
Both sides blame the other for failing to temporarily extend detoxification services, while the company’s efforts to open a private facility have been delayed.

DIGEST

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 3:19pm
Motorist faces charges after hitting house

Wisconsin political predictions for 2026 | Center Stage with Milfred and Hands

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 3:00pm
Transportation secretary from Wisconsin and tech billionaire battle over future of American space exploration

Fence damaged by gunfire on Far East Side overnight

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 1:05pm
A vehicle was reported to be driving at high speed when the shots were heard.

Oneida group's $6.3 million in ICE deals infuriates tribe's members

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 12:48pm
The contracts are for engineering and technical services and for maintenance of government facilities.

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