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Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Bucks past rival Bulls in NBA Cup title defense opener

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 9:47pm
Antetokounmpo had 41 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists as Milwaukee improved to 9-0 in the NBA Cup's group play stage during the event's three-year history.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's hockey's loss to No. 2 Michigan

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 9:17pm
The Badgers rallied to take the lead midway through the third period but lost for the first time this season when No. 2 Michigan scored four times.

Rare deficit can’t stop DeForest boys soccer from punching ticket to Division 2 state title game

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 7:43pm
The Norskies trailed for the first time this postseason but rallied in the final 40 minutes to earn the program’s first state championship game berth.

Live scoreboard: High school football quarterfinal playoff scores

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 5:55pm
Waunakee, Monona Grove, Mount Horeb/Barneveld and Belleville all will fight for a spot in the state semifinal round. Keep up to date on the action.

Man shot in attempted robbery on Madison’s Southwest Side

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 5:10pm
The man was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Madison police.

McFarland boys soccer’s late rally attempt falls short in Division 3 state semifinal loss

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 4:43pm
A couple of tough touches of the ball pushed a comeback attempt out of the picture for McFarland.

Madison School District finds no evidence of alleged assault

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 4:35pm
The district said it has closed an investigation into the assault that was alleged to have occurred on Oct. 23 against a 13-year-old boy with special needs.

Studying the wrong ancient Roman ruler gets Australian high school seniors out of a history exam

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 4:28pm
MELBOURNE, Australia — Teachers at nine high schools in northeastern Australia discovered days before an ancient history exam that they had mistakenly taught their students about the wrong Roman ruler — Augustus Caesar instead of his predecessor, Julius Caesar.

Waunakee girls volleyball struggles to overcome DSHA's size, talent in state semifinal loss

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 4:13pm
The Warriors kept a couple sets close but could not knock off the Dashers, who have won the past three Division 1 state titles.

Stocks wind up mixed on Wall Street after spending most of the day in the red (copy)

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 3:42pm
NEW YORK — Stocks wavered to a mixed finish Friday on Wall Street and notched their first weekly loss in the last four.

State Supreme Court will decide fate of 40-year-old race-based college grant

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 3:40pm
The Jefferson County case was tossed in 2021 but then revived after the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling that banned considering race in college admissions.

Sauk Prairie girls volleyball sets state record in thrilling semifinal win over Luxemburg-Casco

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 1:50pm
The Eagles prevailed in a five-set thriller against the Spartans, who battled back after losing the opening two sets. Sauk Prairie will face Grafton in the state championship Saturday.

Wisconsinites are getting their full SNAP benefits after state rushes to beat Trump appeal

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 12:30pm
Gov. Tony Evers announced the release of funds Thursday night, saying payments would only be delayed by external forces, such as an appeal.

Alliant Energy to boost clean energy projects as part of settlement

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 12:15pm
Under the settlement terms, approved Thursday by the state Public Service Commission, Alliant also agreed to smaller increases to electric and natural gas rates.

MGE seeking PSC OK to add more solar and battery storage

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 12:10pm
The company said the plans continue its efforts to reduce carbon as quickly and cost-effectively as it can.

Supreme Court weighs long-shot appeal to overturn decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide (copy)

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 11:44am
WASHINGTON — A call to overturn the landmark Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide is on the agenda Friday for the justices' closed-door conference.

Apartment fire in Fitchburg leaves one dead

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 11:30am
The man died as a result of injuries sustained in the incident. Fitchburg Fire and Rescue said no other injuries were reported.

Wisconsin men's basketball unveils 'By the Players' alternate uniforms

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 10:13am
A pair of Badgers juniors were asked for their input on this season's design. Here's a look at the uniforms, which will be worn against Marquette on Dec. 6.

Some Madison-area groups are providing free Thanksgiving meals to those who need them

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 9:00am
Reservations for the Goodman Community Center's Thanksgiving baskets filled up in four hours. There are other organizations helping with meals and pantry items in the Madison area.

Madison police investigating after Memorial High parking lot disturbance involving pepper spray

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 8:50am
Madison police said no one required hospital treatment as a result of the incident.

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