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Latest court ruling paints bleak picture for Wisconsin cornerback's status this season
The University of Wisconsin football team suffered its first loss of the 2025 season Wednesday, but it did not come on the field.
Wisconsin men's hockey's first NHL player, Stanley Cup champion dies
Wayne Thomas, the goalie who was MVP of the first University of Wisconsin men’s hockey team to make the NCAA Tournament in 1970 and was the Badgers’ first player in the NHL and on a Stanley Cup winner, has died.
The British Open, golf's oldest major, is always a new experience
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — The crowds following Rory McIlroy for three days at Royal Portrush have been enormous, a reminder of the expectations. On banners and flags and buntings of grandstands there are images of the claret jug, a reminder…
Cal Raleigh successful as 4 of 5 challenges reverse calls in first All-Star use of robot umpire
ATLANTA — Cal Raleigh was just as successful with the first robot umpire All-Star challenge as he was in the Home Run Derby.
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How much damage did Wednesday's tornadoes do?
At least two tornadoes — but likely more — touched down in Wisconsin on Wednesday, the National Weather Service said.
15 fun things to do in Madison this weekend
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STREET DOG COALITION
Above: From left, Shawn Johnson, vet tech Kris Halverson and Dr. Lindsey Alman hold Molly, Johnson’s 10-year-old pug, while she gets her ears cleaned at the Street Dog Coalition free pet clinic, Wednesday at Underdog Pet Rescue in Madison. Below…
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Scooter driver badly hurt Downtown
Breaking down Wisconsin men's basketball's nonconference schedule release
The Badgers unveiled their full exhibition and nonconference schedule on Tuesday. Here's what to know as they prepare for a difficult slate.
Trump slams supporters as 'weaklings' for falling for what he now calls the Epstein 'hoax' (copy)
President Donald Trump is lashing out at his own supporters as he tries to clamp down on criticism over his administration's handling of records in the Epstein sex trafficking investigation.
Wall Street is rattled as Trump says he discussed firing Powell but is 'unlikely' to do it (copy)
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump sent the U.S. stock market on a jagged round trip Wednesday after saying he “talked about the concept of firing” the head of the Federal Reserve. Such a move could help Wall Street get…
Wisconsin men's hockey's first NHL player, Stanley Cup champion dies
The goalie who backstopped the Badgers to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 1970 has died after battling cancer.
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Wildfire smoke should be climate wake-up call
UPDATE: Tornado warnings until 4 p.m. in Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac counties
A tornado watch is in effect until 6 p.m.
Latest court ruling paints bleak picture for Wisconsin cornerback's status this season
Here's the latest on the legal battle Wisconsin cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean finds himself in as he attempts to play for the Badgers this fall.
Iceland volcano eruption forces evacuation of town and iconic geothermal spa
LONDON — A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland once again forced the evacuation of nearby residents and the internationally known Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, the national broadcaster RUV reported.






