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Wisconsin data center boom will demand massive water, energy resources

Sat, 04/11/2026 - 5:30am
Wisconsin is becoming an epicenter for data center development because of its abundant freshwater, cooler temperatures and relatively low land costs.

Authorities identify man killed in Janesville crash

Sat, 04/11/2026 - 5:15am
The crash remains under investigation by the Janesville Police Department and the Rock County Medical Examiner’s Department.

Man arrested after another man hit with pipe during argument on Southwest Side

Sat, 04/11/2026 - 5:15am
The man and the person who was hit know each other and were in an argument over money.

Police: 14-year-old cited after pulling knife on school grounds in Madison

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 5:05pm
After he was cited, the boy was released to his parents. There were no injuries in the incident.

UW Regents reveal rifts behind UW system president’s firing

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 4:37pm
Among the concerns Regents had about Jay Rothman were his top-down management style and his slow response on issues that needed quicker decisions, like AI.

Evers signs bills limiting cryptocurrency machines, expanding sextortion crimes against children

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 4:25pm
The cryptocurrency bill also would require kiosk operators to give people a full refund if they notify authorities their transactions were part of a scam.

Packers reportedly bringing in New Mexico running back for pre-draft visit

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 3:43pm
Green Bay brought in Damon Bankston for a pre-draft visit to explore if he would be a good option to add competition in the running backs room.

Gov. Evers signs online sports betting bill, issues caution to tribes

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 3:20pm
Evers said the law opens the door for increased gaming revenue for Wisconsin’s 11 tribal nations, but he also noted it is “the beginning of a conversation, not the end of one.”

How it looked as Wisconsin men's hockey arrived for Frozen Four game against North Dakota

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 2:27pm
Temperatures were in the mid-80s as the Badgers were greeted by fans on their way into T-Mobile Arena for their Frozen Four matchup with North Dakota.

4 observations from Wisconsin football's 6th spring practice

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 2:23pm
Thursday's practice saw the offense continue its trend of offensive struggles early and the unit turning things around.

Meetings next week for study on South Side Beltline overpass

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 2:00pm
The city will present the options it’s identified for the potential Perry Street connection at a virtual meeting and an in-person open house.

Man who died in Midvale Boulevard crash is identified

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 1:30pm
The man was driving the vehicle that smashed into a tree in the median at around 12:30 a.m. on South Midvale Boulevard near Ames Street, authorities said

How Wisconsin men's hockey's walk to the ice in Las Vegas looks

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 12:13pm
Here's what a walk from the Badgers' locker room at T-Mobile Arena to the ice looks like for the Frozen Four.

Wisconsin women's basketball guard reportedly enters transfer portal

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 12:03pm
The Badgers are set to lose their third player to the transfer portal, with a redshirt junior who joined the program last offseason looking to head elsewhere.

Drunken driver gets 12 years prison for killing I-90/94 construction worker in central Wisconsin

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 11:45am
The crash near Tomah also severely injured a passenger in Isaac Morales’ vehicle.

Packers reportedly hosting Texas Tech quarterback for pre-draft visit

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 11:03am
Green Bay is weighing its options with another quarterback who could potentially take the place of departed backup quarterback Malik Willis.

Occupants escape, pets die in fire at rural Green County home

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 10:50am
Fire damage was contained to the lower levels, with smoke damage throughout the home. The damage is estimated at $15,000 to $20,000.

4 finalists selected in UW-Eau Claire chancellor search

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 10:50am
The new chancellor will replace former UW-Eau Claire leader Jim Schmidt, who was one of the UW system’s longest-tenured leaders.

Overture Center holding free clothing swap; drop-off starts Friday

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 10:35am
The event is open to the public and is being organized by Overture’s employee-led sustainability committee to celebrate Earth Month.

'We got our butts kicked': Republicans reckon with Democratic success ahead of midterms

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 10:10am
Democrats saw gains in red, blue and purple counties when compared with another Wisconsin Supreme Court race last year, which was also won by the liberal candidate.

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