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Why former cross country state title winning coach was ready to return to leadership

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 4:37am
The former Middleton coach was happy in her assistant role at Mount Horeb, but following her predecessor's firing she's back in the driver's seat with the Vikings.

Packers finalize roster following preseason deadline

Sun, 08/30/2026 - 6:53pm
The 53-man roster is set after a busy day for Green Bay, which opens its season on Sept. 13 against the Minnesota Vikings.

Packers make several cuts, moves to trim down 53-man roster

Sun, 08/30/2026 - 6:03pm
Thirty-eight players had to move on to get Green Bay to its opening regular season unit.

Brewers can't complete home sweep, lose to Rangers

Sun, 08/30/2026 - 5:33pm
Milwaukee's four-game winning streak was snapped despite Sanchez's homer and a pair of hits from Joey Ortiz.

Packers acquire tight end from Rams, send 2028 7th-round pick to L.A.

Sun, 08/30/2026 - 3:43pm
Packers add another tight end in Mark Redman from the Rams after officially signing Jonnu Smith on Saturday.

Packers RB Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner-exempt list

Sun, 08/30/2026 - 2:27pm
Packers running back Josh Jacobs put on commissioner-exempt list after being formally charged with two misdemeanor charges.

3 things to know from No. 4 Pitt's sweep of No. 6 Wisconsin volleyball

Sun, 08/30/2026 - 2:17pm
Wisconsin volleyball was swept by Pitt on Sunday afternoon, falling to a 1-3 record to open the 2026 season.

Packers reinforce running back depth with addition from Steelers

Sun, 08/30/2026 - 2:03pm
Green Bay Packers add running back Kaleb Johnson from Pittsburgh Steelers amidst NFL investigation of Josh Jacobs.

Protesters disrupt Orton Park Festival, given mic before Cycropia performance

Sun, 08/30/2026 - 12:45pm
Organizers allowed the protest to proceed, asked for a moment of silence and the event largely continued as planned.

Packers quarterback traded to Dolphins after stellar showing to end preseason

Sun, 08/30/2026 - 11:57am
Packers second-year quarterback Kyle McCord was traded to the Dolphins in exchange for a 2028 sixth-round draft pick.

Two men accused of assaulting transgender woman near Union Terrace

Sun, 08/30/2026 - 10:10am
UW-Madison police arrested two Fitchburg men early Saturday.

One dead after sustaining gunshot wound at gun range in Cudahy

Sun, 08/30/2026 - 9:30am
A person has died after sustaining a gunshot wound at Eagle Sports Range, 2525 E Layton Ave. in Cudahy, on Friday.

Player's dad cited, banned after tripping 9-year-old during youth football game

Sun, 08/30/2026 - 9:00am
Mount Pleasant police cited a 41-year-old Milwaukee man with disorderly conduct Aug. 22 following an incident at a youth football game in Racine County, according to a news release from the police.

Wisconsin governor candidates clash on Milwaukee jail's tablet abuse claims

Sun, 08/30/2026 - 8:30am
Concerns over the use of electronic devices inside the Milwaukee County jail have become the latest sparring point between Wisconsin's gubernatorial candidates.

Garden calendar: For the week of Aug. 30

Sun, 08/30/2026 - 7:20am
Tips for your flowers, plants, trees and shrubs.

Money for body cameras is there — if only Madison will take it | Our view

Sun, 08/30/2026 - 6:40am
Equipping Madison police officers with body-worn cameras just got easier and more affordable.

6 changes coming to the Madison School District this year

Sun, 08/30/2026 - 6:40am
Madison students entering 4K, kindergarten, sixth and ninth grades start school Tuesday and will be joined by everyone else a day later.

College a family affair for two sets of UW-Madison triplets

Sun, 08/30/2026 - 5:50am
Two sets of triplets from the same family, born 19 months apart, will all be attending UW-Madison this year.

Zorba Paster: We owe it to youth football players to keep them safe

Sun, 08/30/2026 - 5:45am
Adults in the NFL can make their own decisions. For children, it's up to us.

How preparation paid off for 2 of the area’s top QBs in a 104-point shootout

Sun, 08/30/2026 - 5:37am
What does it take to play quarterback on Friday night? Tyler Wollin and Garrett Crull break down the preparation they brought into their high-scoring Week 2 showdown.

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