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What did you miss in Week 1? Insider's guide to area high school football

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 11:57am
An impressive win over the reigning Division 3 state champion, an eye-popping receiving effort and more stood out in Week 1. Catch up on all the action.

Summer comes to a close in Mendota Marsh

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 10:25am
Lewis Crane and Oscar Fox ruminate on the end of summer in this week’s Mendota Marsh.

New Berlin mayor under fire for slew of anti-Muslim Facebook posts

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 7:40am
New Berlin Mayor Dave Ament is facing scrutiny for a slew of posts he has shared on his Facebook page that perpetuate stereotypes about Muslims as dangerous, backwards and invaders.

48 measles cases now tied to outbreak in southwest Wisconsin

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 7:35am
State health officials continue to say there are no locations in the region where the broader public might have been exposed to the disease.

Demolition about to start for West Mifflin Street student housing development

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 7:35am
Work on the 10-story apartment project was originally expected to begin last summer.

Cause of death 'undetermined' for cougar found on Wisconsin railroad tracks

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 7:20am
A necropsy was unable to determine the cause of death of a cougar found dead last winter on railroad tracks in central Wisconsin.

Milwaukee's homicide stats are beginning to match a national decline

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 7:10am
Milwaukee's homicides are falling at a pace faster than the national average as officials have credited better partnerships across violence prevention efforts, policing and prosecutions.

Green Bay police shoot, kill armed subject during welfare check

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 7:00am
An officer-involved death investigation is underway in Green Bay after a suspect was killed after an incident with police Friday afternoon.

Did socialists jump the shark in Wisconsin? | Joe Battenfeld

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 6:40am
The surprise defeat of a far-left Democrat in Wisconsin could signal that socialists have finally jumped the shark, paving the way for more electable moderates in the general election.

Solar projects help rural Wisconsin shine | Doug Machon

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 5:45am
As someone who spent years in local government, I believe one of our most important responsibilities is planning for the future.

Jacob Misiorowski grabs hold of the Cy Young race outdueling Braves' Chris Sale

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 5:40am
Even though Jacob Misiorowski said he felt "a little off" on Friday, he still pitched Milwaukee to a 2-1 win over Atlanta.

Packers get a glimpse of what MarShawn Lloyd can add to offense in preseason win

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 5:37am
The third-year running back provided a glimpse of what he could do when healthy Friday night against the Denver Broncos.

Teen charged in Milwaukee road rage shooting that killed woman

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 5:10am
A Milwaukee teenager is charged with first-degree reckless homicide after prosecutors say she fatally shot another woman during a road rage dispute Aug. 17.

Finnish forward set to be final addition to Wisconsin men's hockey roster

Sat, 08/22/2026 - 5:03am
Badgers men's hockey recruit Eetu Orpana is on the roster for the upcoming season after impressing coaches at the World Junior Summer Showcase.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin volleyball's season-opening loss to Kentucky

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 11:47pm
The AVCA First Serve in Milwaukee brought a rematch of a dramatic NCAA national semifinal contest last December, in which the Wildcats prevailed over the Badgers. Here's what stood out.

5 takeaways from Packers' preseason victory over Broncos

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 11:27pm
Green Bay is leaving Denver with its first victory of the preseason. Here's what stood out from Friday night's exhibition game.

Madison Memorial overcomes red zone struggles to grind out win over Sun Prairie West

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 10:35pm
Two red zone turnovers didn't stop the Spartans from rallying past the Wolves in the season-opening victory.

Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski outduels Braves starter Chris Sale

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 6:23pm
Misiorowski pitched six shutout innings and outdueled Sale in a matchup of Cy Young Award candidates in the series opener on Friday afternoon in Milwaukee.

New Milwaukee memorial honors civil rights leader Vel R. Phillips

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 5:18pm
On Friday, Milwaukee officials unveiled the newest public art addition to the downtown Vel R. Phillips Plaza at 401 W. Wisconsin Ave.

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