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Badgers in 60: A 1-minute recap of Luke Fickell's news conference

Mon, 09/14/2026 - 1:29pm
Badgers coach Luke Fickell spoke ahead of Wisconsin's nonconference finale against Eastern Michigan. BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew recaps the highlights.

Governor candidate Crowley pitches anti-corruption policies

Mon, 09/14/2026 - 12:39pm
Crowley said he would bar state utilities and energy companies from hiring elected officials or members of the state Public Service Commission for two years after the individual leaves office.

Greek restaurant chain coming to Hilldale this fall

Mon, 09/14/2026 - 11:10am
The fast-casual restaurant will serve build-your-own Mediterranean-inspired bowls, pitas, dips and dressings.

Air Force veteran, UW-Madison grad poised to lead Madison Civil Rights Department

Mon, 09/14/2026 - 10:32am
Gregory McClain has been chosen to lead Madison’s Department of Civil Rights following the retirement of its current director.

For one Madison firefighter, lessons of 9/11 still reverberate

Mon, 09/14/2026 - 10:27am
After 9/11, firefighters have changed how they manage emergencies in higher buildings.

What do meteorologists consider heavy rain?

Mon, 09/14/2026 - 10:25am
Question: What is considered “heavy rain”?

And the answer is … Paul Guse, Madisonian

Mon, 09/14/2026 - 8:50am
I am not better at trivia than anybody else. People are like, you’re probably good at trivia, and I’m like, I’m really not but I am very opinioned on what makes a good trivia question.

The AI race won’t wait for Wisconsin | Dale Kooyenga and Kurt Bauer

Mon, 09/14/2026 - 7:10am
Fear-driven opposition risks competitive edge

UW-Madison details hazing investigation that led to frat’s suspension

Mon, 09/14/2026 - 6:10am
An investigation into Phi Beta Sigma described four nights of demanding workouts, strict rules and humiliation before one member reached a “breaking point.”

Overture Center’s new carpeting a net gain for sustainability

Mon, 09/14/2026 - 5:50am
When Kids in the Rotunda returns to the Overture Center later this month, visitors will be treading on carpet made from recycled nylon fishing nets.

Title-clinching goal-scorer not part of Wisconsin women's hockey roster

Mon, 09/14/2026 - 5:37am
Claire Enright initially hinted after last season that she was planning to play another year with the Badgers but her name disappeared from the roster.

5 things to know about Wisconsin football's opponent, Eastern Michigan

Mon, 09/14/2026 - 5:03am
The Badgers are set to host an Eagles squad that has lost two in a row. Here's what to know about the next foe following Wisconsin's win.

Packers spent all offseason trying to fix this problem. It happened again

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 9:53pm
A main focal point during the offseason for the Green Bay Packers came back to bite them again in their season-opening loss to division rival Minnesota Vikings.

5 takeaways from Packers' 4th-quarter meltdown, season-opening loss vs. Vikings

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 7:07pm
The Green Bay Packers opened the season with a fourth-quarter meltdown against division rival Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

3 takeaways from Wisconsin volleyball's loss against Texas

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 6:13pm
Wisconsin volleyball finished its Texas road trip 1-1 after struggling to maintain its tenacity for the full match against Texas on Sunday afternoon.

Tom Tiffany recounts harrowing plane emergency, swim to safety in Wausau

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 4:39pm
WAUSAU — An emotional and grateful Tom Tiffany vowed to "finish the job" of running for governor of Wisconsin the day after a small plane carrying him and a pilot lost power and they were forced to

Brewers lose to Reds at home, can't complete series sweep

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 4:33pm
Milwaukee's winning streak was halted at five games as Eugenio Suárez blasted a three-run home run in the sixth inning for Cincinnati.

Another gubernatorial hopeful made an emergency landing almost 100 years ago

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 4:25pm
The closest parallel to Saturday’s crash landing of Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tom TIffany’s airplane appears to be from 1928.

16 ejected, 10 arrested during Badgers home opener, UW police say

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 3:00pm
Of the 16 ejected, 14 were UW students, and nine of the 10 arrested were UW students, police said in a statement detailing the numbers.

Brewers outfielder 'couldn't be more thankful' with health, role

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 2:13pm
Garrett Mitchell said he's 'grinding' for Milwaukee, and is a major contributor to a successful season heading into the playoffs.

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