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5 things that stood out on Day 6 of Packers training camp

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 5:40am
Green Bay Packers star defensive end Micah Parsons is spending roughly 12 hours every day trying to get back to full health as he recovers from his ACL injury.

Brewers down Pirates, set team mark for fastest route to 70 wins

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 5:35am
The Milwaukee Brewers became the first team in baseball to reach 70 wins this season with a victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.

Kelda Roys was clear winner of Democratic debate | Edward J. Huck

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 5:00am
I waited, and after the recent Democratic debate, I surprised myself. After nearly 30 years as a political consultant to Wisconsin's largest cities, I found myself being pulled to the two candidates who are polling last.

Francesca Hong is our best hope for a more humane future | Stephen S. Gosch

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 5:00am
I am 85 and already cast my ballot in the Democratic gubernatorial primary for state Rep. Francesca Hong, D-Madison.

Madison police officers put their lives on the line for residents | Brian Kobinsky

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 5:00am
I read and hear a lot about an individual who was killed while threatening a Madison police officer with a knife.

New Packers defense has Devonte Wyatt, Karl Brooks on the move

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 6:07pm
Devonte Wyatt and Karl Brooks are the two remaining defensive linemen with experience playing for the Packers. But, with an updated defense, the veterans are living in a state of semi-flux.

Brandon Sproat's latest rough outing for Brewers leads to demotion

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 5:23pm
The Milwaukee Brewers optioned starting pitcher Brandon Sproat to Class AAA following another tough start.

F-35s to conduct nighttime training flights in Madison

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 4:40pm
Pilots and maintenance personnel are required to conduct nighttime operations as a part of their overall readiness.

Ride the Drive canceled for the second year in a row

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 4:05pm
The event was canceled in 2025 due to bad weather and this year is being scrubbed to prevent further disruptions on Willy Street.

Wisconsin’s best hospitals, according to U.S. News’ annual ranking

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 3:45pm
No Wisconsin hospitals were among U.S. News’ top 20 highest-rated hospitals in the country, but several placed nationally in specific specialties.

Come join our Badgers reporters to talk about the upcoming football season

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 3:03pm
The BadgerExtra reporting team will hold an event Aug. 24 to chat with fans about the coming football season. Here are the details for the free get together.

Willy Street reopened after Madison crews cleared protest site

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 2:56pm
Street department employees and law enforcement officers removed the encampment that has served as a memorial site since Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by police on July 22.

One dead in Vernon County UTV rollover crash

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 2:02pm
Lester Rollin Flick was driving the UTV on land his family owns in the town of Wheatland when the crash occurred. It was reported to the Sheriff’s Office at about 4:30 p.m.

Amazon set to open DeForest distribution center next summer

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 2:00pm
The 218,000 square-foot distribution facility will create up to 600 jobs, as well as 1,200 total vehicle trips per day. It is expected to be operational in July 2027.

Dane County squad car is sideswiped; 2 cited for OWI

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 1:30pm
The sheriff’s deputy was investigating an alleged intoxicated driving incident when a second driver came along and sideswiped the squad car.

Transgender woman, ACLU sue Tony Evers over Wisconsin’s birth certificate law

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 1:05pm
The plaintiff and ACLU say Wisconsin violates the U.S. Constitution by treating transgender and cisgender people differently when they need to correct errors on their birth certificates.

LaFleur: 'Real tests' ahead for Packers rookie kicker

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 12:53pm
Trey Smack has been off and on in his first few training camp sessions. Green Bay's coach will see more once preseason games begin.

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