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4 observations from Wisconsin football's 9th spring practice

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 3:00pm
An important chance facing a returning starter, some creativity in the run game, and a surprising big hitter on defense highlighted the Badgers' session Thursday.

Madison school costs may increase by up to $40.5 million next year

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 2:30pm
The Madison School District anticipates high health insurance and salary costs and growth in district programs.

Will climate change put Wisconsin in tornado alley?

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 2:00pm
Tornadoes in Wisconsin are beginning earlier in the year and touching down more often. Scientists aren’t sure what the future holds.

A ‘giant’ in legal academia: UW-Madison law professor, Marc Galanter, dies at 95

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 1:40pm
Marc Galanter was a giant in legal academia, his former colleagues said.

Southern Wisconsin under enhanced risk for more tornadoes, hail, heavy rain Friday

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 1:30pm
Officially, the western half of southern Wisconsin is under a 3 "enhanced" risk on the National Weather Service's 1-5 scale for Friday afternoon into the night.

Massive hail battered the Madison area 20 years ago this week

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 1:18pm
Hail the size of baseballs caused widespread damage in Madison, Monona and Cottage Grove on April 13, 2006.

Big Ten to debut women’s volleyball conference tournament in 2026 season

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 12:37pm
The inaugural Big Ten volleyball conference tournament is set to take place Nov. 20-25 in Fishers, Indiana.

National Weather Service confirms 6 tornadoes for southern Wisconsin, says more likely from ‘unprecedented’ outbreak

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 11:55am
The total also could grow Friday afternoon and night, as roughly the western half of southern Wisconsin is under an enhanced risk for more severe storms, including strong tornadoes.

A dozen great ideas for your Madison-area weekend

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 11:40am
Wherever you go, leave it better than you found it, it’s nearly Earth Day after all.

UW-Madison’s Day of the Badger raises $2 million

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 11:30am
Last year, the campaign raised more than $1.7 million in gifts.

2 men sentenced in 2023 road rage death of Mallards umpire

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 11:20am
Conor McKenzie was thrown from the passenger seat of an SUV and killed, while another man suffered contusions to both lungs and injuries to his ears that affected his hearing.

Judge Lyndsey Brunette launches bid for 2027 Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 8:55am
Next year’s race will be for the seat currently held by conservative Justice Annette Ziegler, who announced last month she would not seek another 10-year term on the court.

Restaurant review: The Del-Bar earns its prime reputation

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 8:50am
This 83-year-old steakhouse is known as one of the best supper clubs in Wisconsin.

Defensive tackle could be among priorities for Packers in draft

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 6:43am
There's not a ton of depth at the position, despite a couple impactful players on the roster now. A selection at DT could might bolster the defense.

Bizarre 8th-inning rally leads Brewers past Toronto

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 9:31pm
Milwaukee snapped its six-game losing skid and evened its home series against the Blue Jays. Abner Uribe got the save.

3 hot topics Wisconsin chancellor covered in final meeting with Athletic Board

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 6:33pm
Jennifer Mnookin continued a tradition of the UW-Madison chancellor speaking to the Athletic Board every year, but it came in a time of transition.

South Madison neighborhood faces 'a lot of cleanup' after powerful storm

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 6:19pm
Several residents and businesses near the Beltline and Ocean Road area faced significant home damage, uprooted trees and downed power lines after being hit by a severe storm Tuesday morning.

UnityPoint Health to outsource tech jobs, lay off more than 200 workers

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 6:00pm
UnityPoint said high costs, including labor and rising drug prices, make the belt-tightening necessary.

Former 5-star recruit transfers to Wisconsin women's basketball

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 4:43pm
The Iowa transfer, who was named to the All-Big Ten freshman team this season, committed to the Hawkeyes as a top-25 high school prospect. She now joins the Badgers.

Slumping football ticket revenue impacts Wisconsin's 2026-27 budget plan

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 4:32pm
Revenue and expenses are expected to exceed $200 million for the first time in 2026-27 under the budget plan Wisconsin unveiled Wednesday.

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