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Waunakee senior Tessa Bryan finds perfect fit with Butler women's basketball
Waunakee girls basketball's all-time leading scorer, Tessa Bryan, finds her future home with Butler women's basketball.
Packers ready to open season with familiar NFC North test against Vikings
The Green Bay Packers will open their season on Sunday with a divisional matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.
Donald R. Barr
September 5, 2026
Brewers rally in ninth inning, down Cubs in 10 on Luis Lara's single
The Milwaukee Brewers came from behind in the ninth inning to tie and hit a walk-off single in the 10th to defeat the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.
Wisconsin schools must be ready for cardiac arrest | Meredith Kalberer
Lawmakers should pass a bill requiring all Wisconsin schools to have a cardiac emergency response plan (CERP)
Devine Nzegwu sworn in as interim Madison City Council member
The District 1 seat was left vacant following the resignation of former Ald. John Duncan.
'Ueck' documentary will briefly appear on streaming, starting Thursday
The documentary celebrating the life of legendary Milwaukee Brewers radio broadcaster Bob Uecker will be available to stream for a 24-hour period.
Chicago Tribune: Children should be allowed to roam freely
Parenting is a relatively novel term for what humans have done since the dawn of humanity — keep their progeny alive. These days, it comes with a long list of confusing rules that often conflict with one another.
Madison City Council president creates workgroup on police use of force
The workgroup will also study and make recommendations on police de-escalation and body-worn camera policies.
Case continues against two men accused of attacking transgender woman
The defendants “made statements that they could kill her and throw her in the water,” a UW-Madison police detective said.
Uncertainty surrounds Packers' offensive line ahead of opener
It's unclear exactly who Green Bay will throw out to protect Jordan Love in the Packers' first game of the season on Sunday against the Vikings. Here's where things stand.
Wisconsin to build 42 more fast EV chargers
Wisconsin has about 43,200 registered EVs, up about 10% from December.
3 things that stood out from Luke Fickell before Wisconsin's home opener
Badgers football coach Luke Fickell discussed his team's play-calling structure and more ahead of hosting Western Illinois.
Wisconsin ballots go out as Trump asks court to alter mail rules
A court fight over new Postal Service requirements is unfolding just as Wisconsin voters begin receiving absentee ballots for the November midterms.
Wisconsin women's hockey players shut out of preseason All-WCHA team
The Badgers have won two straight WCHA regular-season titles, but coaches have predicted a new champ in 2026-27 after Wisconsin's roster turnover.
Badgers in 60: A 1-minute recap of Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell's news conference
Badgers coach Luke Fickell spoke ahead of Wisconsin's home opener against Western Illinois. BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew brings you a recap of the highlights.
Almanacs offer different takes on Wisconsin winter
What will winter bring to Wisconsin? Two longtime almanacs predict mild stretches, cold snaps and several chances for snow.
Milwaukee court reverses Shorewood shoreline access ruling
A Milwaukee County circuit judge has reversed a lower-court decision in a closely watched Lake Michigan shoreline access case, a ruling that could influence how Wisconsin courts interpret the public’s right to walk along the Great Lakes shoreline.
Is there an AI bubble? And what could it mean for Wisconsin?
The amount of money flowing into artificial intelligence and building its infrastructure has some wondering if it is the next economic bubble that could burst.






