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Polzin: It's painful to bid farewell to a superstar like Giannis. Wisconsin sports fans know that

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 5:37am
The time had come for the Milwaukee Bucks to trade the face of their franchise. That doesn't make it any easier to move on to a future filled with uncertainty.

New assistant coach's critical role in Wisconsin men's hockey's future

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 5:03am
Nick Peruzzi is bringing a solid background in recruiting and a "never-ending pursuit of just trying to get better" to his Wisconsin assistant coaching position.

Brandon Sproat showed why the Brewers haven't lost faith in him

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 5:03am
Despite a rough run of games on the mound, Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Sproat shows what he could be.

Wisconsin men's basketball 2027 guard commit 'ready to come play at the Kohl Center'

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 4:37am
Jalen Brown was back at the Kohl Center last week for the first time since committing to the Badgers. He's focused on how he can play his best on that floor.

Brandon Sproat takes no-hit bid into 6th as Brewers blank Reds

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 9:43pm
The Milwaukee Brewers earned another win against divisional rival Cincinnati Reds Tuesday at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.

Milwaukee Bucks select Brayden Burries, Nate Ament in 2026 NBA Draft

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 9:23pm
The Bucks added a guard and a forward with the No. 10 and No. 13 overall picks Tuesday at the NBA Draft.

One team for whole career? It almost didn't happen for former Brewer Ryan Braun, either

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 6:47pm
Former Brewer Ryan Braun's career in Milwaukee almost almost faced a similar fate to that of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was traded from the Milwaukee Bucks Monday.

President Donald Trump is losing his war on offshore wind power | New York Daily News

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 6:40pm
New York Attorney General Tish James, along with his counterparts in 17 other states, prevailed over President Donald Trump’s capricious attempts to derail offshore wind energy projects all around the country. The Trump administration tried to impose a moratorium on…

ICE detains woman, 8-year-old son at Wisconsin Dells home

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 4:45pm
A 42-year-old woman from Colombia and her 8-year-old son were detained by immigration agents at their home in Wisconsin Dells early Tuesday, advocates say.

What to know about Jaime Jaquez Jr., who was traded from Heat to Bucks

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 4:37pm
The second-place finisher in last season's voting for the sixth man of the year award is part of the package heading from Miami to Milwaukee.

Token Creek dog park warns of closures during renovations

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 4:24pm
Work on the Token Creek dog park is expected to begin on July 14 and last for four weeks or more, depending on the weather.

What to know about Kel'el Ware, intriguing center traded from Heat to Bucks

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 4:07pm
The 22-year-old center was named to the all-rookie second team in 2025 after averaging 9.3 points and 7.4 rebounds.

What does this version of Brandon Woodruff change for Brewers? Everything.

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 3:27pm
A 10-strikeout, six-inning performance from Brandon Woodruff on Monday showed the Brewers that they may have an in-house option to bolster their pitching staff.

What to know about Tyler Herro, former Miami Heat star traded to Bucks

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 3:07pm
The blockbuster trade between the Bucks and the Heat was headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo, but it also included a Wisconsin native.

Black students falling behind 50 years ago in Madison

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 2:00pm
School District spent $7,000 to study why

Milwaukee police must now report unreasonable use of force by federal agents

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 1:17pm
Milwaukee’s Common Council now requires Milwaukee Police Department officers to intervene and report if they see unreasonable use of force by any other law enforcement officer, including federal

America took me from pro wrestling to corporate ladder to Wisconsin Senate | Julian Bradley

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 12:45pm
New Berlin Republican writes that America is still worth believing in and fighting for

Madison School District budget calls for 8.5% increase in property tax levy

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 12:44pm
For the owner of an average Madison home, the $613 million budget will mean about a 6.39% increase in the school portion of their property taxes.

Brewers minor-league report: Akil Baddoo injured during monster week

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 12:33pm
It was an eventful week of minor-league action for affiliates in the Milwaukee Brewers' organization. Here's a look at all that went down.

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