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Bucks fall to 76ers on the road in season finale, Rivers possible final game

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 7:47pm
Tyrese Maxey scores 21 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeat the Milwaukee Bucks.

Assistant leaving Wisconsin men's hockey team for college head coaching job

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 7:29pm
Nick Oliver is the first coach from Mike Hastings' original staff with the Badgers to leave the team.

McIntosh to step down as Wisconsin athletic director

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 6:20pm
Chris McIntosh plans to take a job with the Big Ten Conference after four years leading Wisconsin athletics.

Turang's pair of homers not enough as Washington beats Brewers to sweep series

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 4:34pm
Milwaukee has lost five straight for its longest skid since June 2023.

Brewers star designated hitter leaves game with apparent injury

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 3:16pm
Christian Yelich went 0 for 2 before exiting the game with tightness in his left hamstring.

Lifelong Learner: How to bridge the employment gap as a recent college grad

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 2:00pm
Students graduating this year are entering one of the toughest job markets in recent years. Job searches are taking longer, according to data from the Center for American Progress, which means new grads will likely need help bridging the gap…

Wisconsin women's basketball guard Daniels enters portal

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 11:47am
The team's fourth player has reportedly entered the transfer portal after finishing second on the team in five statistical categories.

Southern Wisconsin faces threat of severe weather through Tuesday

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 10:23am
The most potential for showers and thunderstorms is Sunday morning into early Sunday afternoon and again between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday.

Madison man arrested after unnamed chemical found in UW-Madison research lab

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 8:50am
Following an investigation and a confession, a lab employee was arrested.

Here’s why referendums are failing in Wisconsin’s fastest-growing cities

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 7:25am
Sun Prairie and Fitchburg say vital services aren’t keeping pace with population growth.

Dane County Farmers' Market doesn't let cloudy skies rain on its opening day parade

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 7:20am
The Dane County Farmers’ Market opened its first Saturday of 2026 at 6:15 a.m. By the 1:45 p.m. conclusion, bouquets and baguettes drooped from tote bags and bike baskets.

Garden calendar: For the week of April 12

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 6:50am
Tips for your flowers, plants, trees and shrubs.

Ron Johnson, GOP must check Trump’s power | Our view

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 6:40am
It took the risk of “end times” to finally snap U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson out of his fealty to President Donald Trump.

What Wisconsin’s new antisemitism definition is and why critics warn it could chill free speech on campuses

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 6:00am
Advocates say the measure is necessary amid a rise in antisemitic incidents in recent years, while critics say it will restrict free speech.

Why cornerback position is a top priority for Packers in upcoming NFL Draft

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 5:40am
Our Packers draft preview continues with an overview of the cornerback position and a few draft prospects who could be on Green Bay’s radar.

'Scars heal,' but how Wisconsin lost NCAA championship game is a deep wound

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 5:35am
The Badgers were a period away from finishing the season as national champions after controlling 40 minutes. It wasn't enough.

Donald Trump plays dangerous game with presidential power | George Savage

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 5:00am
President Donald Trump’s territorial ambitions (Greenland, Canada, Venezuela, Cuba and Iran) have been compared to the board game Risk, where the goal is to acquire more and more territory until total world domination.

Thank local leaders and staff for serving the community well | Susan Millar

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 5:00am
Please join me in thanking the thousands of elected and appointed leaders and hardworking municipal staff of the greater Madison area for their steadfast, proactive service to our communities.

War in Iran has been a boon for American oil companies | Bruce Harville

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 5:00am
News outlets keep telling us that oil trades in a "global market." So when the worldwide benchmark price goes up, our gasoline prices must follow.

Blocks, missed chances plague Wisconsin offense in championship game loss

Sat, 04/11/2026 - 9:37pm
The Badgers had 81 attempts to 41 by Denver, but the Pioneers used shot blocks and solid goaltending to win the NCAA title.

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