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Wisconsin justices to weigh recusal in cases involving campaign donors

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 6:00am
The upcoming meeting comes as various parties have increasingly sought recusals from justices based on comments they made in the past or while campaigning for a seat on the bench.

A day inside the one of the largest football coaching conventions in the country

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 5:40am
A fly-on-the-wall view shows what is accomplished at the WFCA Spring Clinic in Madison.

Why tight end position could receive attention from Packers in upcoming NFL Draft

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 5:35am
Green Bay has a strong starting tight end, but depth could drive the Packers to bringing in a new face.

Madison’s lakes need more birds, fewer water skiers | Carol Poore

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 5:30am
I saw about 75 white pelicans April 10 on Monona Bay, more than ever before. It was beautiful to watch them flying majestically and swimming on the smooth water. It was fascinating to watch them fishing together, bobbing for bluegills.

Wisconsin should allow the installation of balcony solar panels | Helen Pan

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 5:00am
Recently, I read that affordable, do-it-yourself plug-in solar panels (such as balcony or backyard solar) have gone viral in Europe. About 10% of German households have them, often just one or two panels. They want to cut energy costs and…

Chris McIntosh picked transfer portal over accountability | John Finkler

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 5:00am
The transfer portal has become a busy place in college sports. Wisconsin fans just learned that the portal isn't only for athletes.

Wisconsin men's basketball signs dynamic mid-major wing for 3rd transfer addition

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 7:23pm
The former Miami (Ohio) guard was a big part of one of the best mid-major stories in the country. He adds much-needed dynamic scoring ability to the Badgers.

Madison area standout heads home, transfers to Wisconsin women's basketball

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 7:09pm
One of the all-time scoring leaders in Wisconsin high school girls basketball is joining the Badgers. Here's what we know.

Turang hits 2-run homer, extends on-base streak to 18 as Brewers beat Marlins 5-2

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 6:35pm
Brice Turang hit a two-run homer and stretched his on-base streak to 18 games as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Miami Marlins.

Raid on Wisconsin beagle breeding and research facility repelled by tear gas, rubber bullets

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 4:53pm
Protesters were met with a barricade of hay bales, a manure-filled trench, a barbed-wire fence, tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets.

4 observations from Wisconsin football's 10th spring practice

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 3:53pm
A veteran defender carving out his role, an important transfer making waves and more from Badgers football practice.

Storms cause flooding, train derailment in Rock County

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 3:30pm
This morning, Rock County awoke to news that severe storms that swept through the area had caused intense flooding, significant damage to at least 10 buildings, and a train derailment.

Marlins to activate All-Star Sunday against Brewers

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 3:13pm
Kyle Stowers has been sidelined with a hamstring strain. But Miami's outfielder should be ready to play in the series finale against Milwaukee.

Here’s how much it rained this week in Madison, southern Wisconsin

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 2:40pm
Another round of severe storms Friday dumped even more rain on southern Wisconsin.

Wisconsin women's basketball signs Belgian guard to 2026 class

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 11:13am
A rising EuroCup talent can bring immediate production when she comes to Madison next season.

Wisconsin men's basketball signs assistant coach's former teammate as 2nd transfer addition

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 10:54am
The Badgers signed a former teammate of assistant coach Brad Davison as their second transfer addition. Here's what to know about the newest Wisconsin forward.

125 years on, Wisconsin Veterans Museum planning for major expansion

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 7:30am
What started in a small state Capitol hall in 1901 grew to a larger space in 1993, but more room is needed.

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