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Andrew Vaughn, Brewers build lead, hang on against Reds

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 10:53pm
The Milwaukee Brewers held off a late comeback attempt from the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday to secure a series sweep at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.

Brewers reliever Abner Uribe drops his appeal and will serve suspension

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 5:43pm
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Abner Uribe dropped his appeal of the suspension issued to him after a May 29 triple crotch chop against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Bucks draft picks Brayden Burries and Nate Ament address pressure of following Giannis

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 5:33pm
The Milwaukee Bucks brought in a pair of new players in the first round of the NBA Draft Tuesday. Here's what they said about the pressure they are facing.

Bucks' Tyler Herro's de-commitment from Wisconsin men's basketball and other Wisconsin ties

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 5:03pm
The Milwaukee Bucks received Milwaukee native Tyler Herro in a trade to send superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. Here's what to know about Herro's Wisconsin connections.

Racketeering charge linked to 2020 shooting death of 11-year-old

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 4:40pm
Gatica is charged with felony racketeering and conspiracy to deliver THC. The case comes nearly six years after Anisa Scott was killed in a car-to-car shooting on East Washington Avenue in 2020.

Man dies in single-vehicle crash on Highway 51

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 4:25pm
The man, whose name was not released, died at the scene after being ejected from his Mazda 3 in the town of Burke. He had not been wearing a seat belt.

UW Health warns of rising e-bike, scooter injuries among children

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 3:00pm
Since starting to track data on youth e-bike and e-device injuries, UW Health has noticed a sharp uptick.

Oracle sues Wisconsin regulators over data center finance requirements

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 2:30pm
Oracle, one of the tech giants behind a massive, $15 billion artificial intelligence data center project in Port Washington, is suing Wisconsin's Public Service Commission.

Meet the duo who will replace Larry Meiller on Wisconsin Public Radio

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 2:00pm
Two voices familiar to WPR listeners have been tabbed to replace Meiller Monday through Thursday and on Fridays for “Garden Talk.”

UW-Madison's food delivery robots pulled off campus

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 1:30pm
UW-Madison was an early adopter of the robots in 2019, becoming the fourth and largest university to launch them on its campus.

Tonight’s Concerts on the Square event postponed due to severe weather risk

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 12:45pm
Storms could bring damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado or two to southern Wisconsin this afternoon and evening.

Wisconsin civil rights leaders left their mark on the state and nation’s legacy

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 12:00pm
Wisconsin’s role in the fight for civil rights can often be overlooked. Still, the Dairy State has always had a part to play, from its many stops along the Underground Railroad to the marches for equal housing and education that…

Madison's data center rules can't enforce water or power limits, officials say

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 11:45am
Madison is six months into its 12-month moratorium on large data centers.

Wisconsin Originals: Pewaukee native JJ Watt remains a Badger football and NFL legend

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 11:10am
Future NFL hall of famer JJ Watt, a Pewaukee native, left a lasting legacy both at Wisconsin and while playing for the Houston Texans.

Wisconsin Public Radio talk show host Larry Meiller signs off after 59 years behind the mic

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 10:35am
The popular talk show host's final broadcast is Tuesday.

Here are musicians, actors and artists who called Wisconsin home

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 8:00am
People who you'd never expect to have started out in American's Dairyland have gone on to national and international acclaim.

Madison’s Fourth of July celebrations have evolved with the times

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 7:00am
Madison has gone all out for America’s big birthdays in 1876, 1926 and 1776. Here’s how the city celebrated.

Wisconsin's oversized influence on American sports

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 5:53am
Wisconsin's contributions to American sports aren't all at the championship or hall of fame level.

Madison’s West YMCA will be replaced by larger Fitchburg facility

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 5:50am
Construction is expected to start in September on the $58 million facility along McKee Road.

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