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Brewers starting pitcher returns to injured list after early exit

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 5:40am
After making his third start since returning from surgery to address a cyst in his shoulder joint, the right-hander was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday.

Beltline lane closed briefly Sunday following rollover crash

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 5:15am
The right lane of the eastbound Beltline was closed for about 30 minutes after the crash on Sunday.

Jake Bauers helps Brewers finish off series victory over Diamondbacks

Sun, 07/05/2026 - 6:23pm
Bauers blasted a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning of the rubber match in Milwaukee's three-game series in Phoenix.

Who is the 11-year-old taking on adult chess players in Madison?

Sun, 07/05/2026 - 3:55pm
11-year-old Lincoln Olson is an up-and-coming star in Wisconsin’s chess scene. The Edgewood Campus School student has been playing against strangers to raise money for competition travels.

Brewers pitcher's All-Star status could depend on weather

Sun, 07/05/2026 - 12:33pm
Incoming rain, or lack thereof, may determine whether Jacob Misiorowski starts or participates in the festivities in Philadelphia on July 14.

Photos: See underwater treasures in Madison's lakes

Sun, 07/05/2026 - 11:34am
Tamara Thomsen is a marine archaeologist with the Wisconsin Historical Society and has documented hundreds of dives in the Yahara lakes.

Same-sex unions, grunge bands and movie stars: Life in Madison in the 1990s

Sun, 07/05/2026 - 11:31am
Take a look back at what life in Madison was like in the 1990s with this collection of Wisconsin Historical Society photos.

Wisconsin Originals: How UW-Madison’s Aldo Leopold became the founder of wildlife management

Sun, 07/05/2026 - 11:10am
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.

Mechanical dam failure on Rock River causing low water levels

Sun, 07/05/2026 - 9:30am
The Beloit Dam's mechanical failure Saturday caused the dam gates to open, the Rock County Sheriff's Office reported.

Lake Geneva Fourth of July celebration pays tribute to children killed

Sun, 07/05/2026 - 7:35am
As Lake Geneva community members mourn the loss of three children killed in a boating accident, the city's Fourth of July Liberty on the Lake celebration went on Saturday with a tribute to the victims.

Garden calendar: For the week of July 5

Sun, 07/05/2026 - 7:30am
Tips for your flowers, plants, trees and shrubs.

More charges issued for activists at Ridglan Farms beagle raid

Sun, 07/05/2026 - 7:30am
The Dane County district attorney charged more than 40 people involved in raids at Ridglan Farms — a facility that bred beagles for medical research in the town of Blue Mounds.

Man shot during Fourth of July barbecue in Madison

Sun, 07/05/2026 - 7:25am
The suspect was not at the scene when officers arrived, police said.

Eww! What that stench means for Madison’s lakes | Our view

Sun, 07/05/2026 - 6:40am
Summer just started, and a stinky film of muck already ruined the northeast shoreline of Lake Monona.

Zorba Paster: Supplement for joint health probably not helpful for dementia

Sun, 07/05/2026 - 5:45am
This is a complicated topic with no black-and-white answers.

Why NFL analyst, Wisconsin alum Nate Tice sees brighter future for Badgers football

Sun, 07/05/2026 - 5:37am
Former Badgers QB Nate Tice has been surprised by Wisconsin football's struggles of late. Here's why he sees the path to turning things around.

Washington's appaerance has long been a battleground | Allison M. Prasch

Sun, 07/05/2026 - 5:30am
Americans are debating what visitors see and experience in Washington, D.C., as our nation marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

3 things to know about Bucks' new signee with state ties

Sun, 07/05/2026 - 5:03am
Former Marquette guard Kam Jones has bounced around the NBA in the early stages of his career. The two-way contract brings him back to a familiar arena.

America is entering a golden age of clean solar power | Nathan Dombeck

Sun, 07/05/2026 - 5:00am
The U.S. is in a golden age -- not the sheen of a gold brick, but the golden glow coming from the sky.

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