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5 Madison area high school girls sports stars of the week: Jan. 29 edition

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 6:07am
A pair of wrestling invite titles and strong gymnastics dual efforts highlighted last week’s top performances. Vote for which was the most impressive as the Supernova.

6-story Winnebago Street proposal a no-go for now, developer says

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 5:50am
The 162-unit building, which would straddle four existing properties, is bigger than city plans recommend for the East Side neighborhood.

Wisconsin men's basketball persists, matching program's best 2nd-half rally to stun rival

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 5:37am
An 18-point comeback win over Minnesota on Wednesday made the lack of fight in games earlier this season seem long ago. Because comebacks are what the Badgers do.

Bucks forward to have more opportunities in team's 'newest form'

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 5:35am
Without its top two scorers and ball handlers, Milwaukee is going to look to Kyle Kuzma to shoulder much of the load on offense.

Artificial intelligence was only 351 minutes off | Eric Frydenlund

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 3:00pm
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN — Because I take my walk in the late afternoon, I sometimes look up when the sun will set so I know how much time I have before dark.

Packers hire former Bills coordinator to lead defensive pass game

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 2:43pm
Bobby Babich has interviewed with Green Bay before, and has been at several coaching positions with Buffalo since 2017.

Former Brewer willing to consider multiyear deal with Mets, but wants to get settled first

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 2:17pm
Freddy Peralta was dealt to New York after a career year with Milwaukee.

Gov. Evers seeks end to court-ordered procedures at Lincoln Hills youth prison

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 1:30pm
The request followed a report by an independent monitor that found the state in full compliance for the second time in three months.

Authorities identify Madison man shot and killed on the South Side

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 1:13pm
The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the 34-year-old Madison man killed in a shooting on the South Side over the weekend.

Tall Grass restaurant to open at MMoCA

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 12:45pm
Executive chef Elena Terry is known from "Top Chef Wisconsin," "Chopped" and Food Network's "BBQ Brawl."

Madison man accused of firing shot at woman on North Side

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 12:20pm
The 18-year-old man was arrested and jailed on tentative charges of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, carrying a concealed weapon, and obstruction, Madison police said.

Man punched during Downtown disturbance treated at hospital

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 12:05pm
The incident happened about 2:15 a.m. Sunday in the 500 block of State Street, Madison police said.

8-story hotel approved on Downtown Madison block that’s been vacant for years

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 11:15am
Plans call for a 205-room Drury Plaza Hotel facing Wisconsin Avenue on the former Madison Area Technical College Downtown campus.

Meijer bottled water sold in 6 states, including Wisconsin, recalled over black substance

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 11:01am
The recall includes the brand's ​Steam Distilled Water sold in gallon jugs.

Man found passed out in Far West Side apartment hallway after Beltline hit-and-run crash

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 10:35am
At about 12:40 a.m., officers sent to the hit-and-run crash on the Beltline involving multiple vehicles were told the suspect driver had run from the scene, Madison police said.

Kavanaugh's Esquire Club closes, after 79 years

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 8:40am
The family-owned supper club at 1025 N. Sherman Ave. closed after dinner service on Friday.

Breeze Airways announces new nonstop flights for Dane County Regional Airport

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 7:50am
Breeze started service at Dane County Regional Airport in 2024 and also offers seasonal flights from Madison to Tampa, Orlando and Los Angeles.

Proposed data center ‘not feasible in DeForest,’ village staff say

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 7:45am
The data center has faced intense opposition from residents concerned about the loss of farmland, environmental damage and the prospect of them shouldering the cost if something went wrong.

Wisconsin, Penn State men's hockey coaches discuss postgame handshake flap

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 7:40am
Badgers coach Mike Hastings passed on a postgame handshake after Saturday's loss to Penn State. He said he called his Nittany Lions counterpart later and is "moving on."

Polaris to lay off 200 Wisconsin workers, close facility in Osceola

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 7:10am
Powersports company Polaris has announced it ⁠plans to wind down the operations at its facility in Osceola which specializes in manufacturing Indian ‍Motorcycle.

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