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Late first-half strikes sink Oregon girls soccer in WIAA Division 1 state semifinal

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 10:07pm
MILWAUKEE — Chris Mitchell had no doubts in his Oregon girls soccer team.

Big fourth inning isn't enough for Madison Memorial baseball in state championship

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 9:27pm
The offensive spark in the fourth inning was erased by the Galloping Ghosts as they won the Division 1 baseball state championship in Grand Chute.

Wisconsin women's basketball walk-on departs after 2 seasons

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 5:47pm
Sophomore walk-on Reese Jaramillo announced Monday on Instagram that she is closing "this chapter" of her career.

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Thu, 06/18/2026 - 5:45pm

Series finale turns sour as Brewers let lead slip away late against Guardians

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 5:17pm
A home run by Travis Bazzana propelled the Guardians ahead for good in a 4-2 win over the Brewers on Thursday at American Family Field in Milwaukee.

Freshman's dynamic effort not enough for DeForest girls soccer in Division 2 state debut

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 5:07pm
The Norskies withstood continuous pressure but couldn't find an answer following an early goal in a season-ending loss in Milwaukee.

Madison Memorial baseball overcomes 6-run deficit to oust reigning champs in state semifinals

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 3:53pm
The Spartans overcame an early deficit against Muskego to earn a high-scoring 11-8 victory in the Division 1 state semifinals Thursday at Appleton North High School.

Renaming of Elvehjem, Lindbergh elementary schools starts with dozens of submissions

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 3:37pm
Dozens of names have been offered for each school, including a mix of notable people, local landscapes, animals and neighborhood features.

Belleville residents rally around neighbors with tornado-damaged homes

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 3:28pm
Three homes sustained serious damage Wednesday night, all located on Albert Circle in Belleville. No injuries were reported.

Wild turn of events leads Madison Memorial alum to walk-on spot with Wisconsin volleyball

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 3:27pm
Alyssa Konrad planned to play club volleyball at the University of Wisconsin. She's now a walk-on addition to the Badgers volleyball program under Kelly Sheffield.

Here's when Wisconsin men's hockey plays Big Ten foes in 2026-27 season

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 3:13pm
The Big Ten gave the Badgers three big home series in the second half of the 2026-27 conference season.

8 arrested after police break up brawl on Near East Side

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 2:40pm
One man was reported to have a gun, but police frisked him and found no gun. They also found no gun when checking the area.

Man accused of punching woman in face, stealing her cell phone on Far East Side

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 1:35pm
The man faces tentative charges of battery, resisting, disorderly conduct, and theft.

Wisconsin Originals: John Muir helped create national conservation movement

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 12:50pm
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.

Man hospitalized with facial cuts, man who wielded knife arrested in North Side incident

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 12:40pm
The suspect was arrested on a tentative charge of second-degree reckless endangering safety.

Brewers pitcher to have season-ending surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 12:13pm
The 25-year-old right-hander, who has been on the injured list all season, will have surgery Monday.

'Too good to pass up': Sun Prairie native transfers home to Wisconsin women's hockey

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 11:33am
The defender, who is joining the Badgers women's hockey team after two years at Union, plans to "make what I can" of the opportunity to return home.

Complaint: Man accused in fatal crash smelled of marijuana

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 11:15am
Police found Urbina’s pickup truck at around 7:10 p.m. about a block and a half away from the scene of the crash. Van Rossum’s bicycle was still caught underneath the vehicle.

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