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Damaged gas containers blamed for Brown County fire that killed 2 sisters

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 7:20am
The November fire in Howard that killed 26-year-old sisters Haley and Kayla Fritsch was caused by damaged gasoline containers, the Brown County Sheriff's Office announced Monday.

Report shows Wisconsin ranks last in racial equality in education

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 7:05am
Wisconsin is the worst state in the country when it comes to racial equality in education, according to a new report by WalletHub.

Will gas price relief stick in Wisconsin?

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 7:00am
Gas prices in Milwaukee and across Wisconsin had a volatile spring, but significant relief seems to have arrived. The average price for a gallon of gas in Wisconsin has fallen below $4 a gallon.

Green Bay man gets 24 years prison for 'incomprehensible' 2023 shooting

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 6:45am
A Green Bay man was sentenced to 24 years in prison June 15 for shooting and killing one man and injuring another in an act the judge described as "almost incomprehensible."

Tom Still: Wisconsin remains on track to become a fusion energy hub

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 6:40am
Fusion competition comes from Europe, East Asia and China, which is opting for state-run investment versus private dollars. No world power will wait for the United States to catch up.

Despite falling enrollment, Wisconsin public school staffs grew

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 5:50am
While Wisconsin’s K-12 enrollment has fallen 9.2% over the past 16 years, public school staffing has increased 7%, creating new cost pressures for districts.

Packers offensive lineman confident heading into 3rd year with position change

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 5:40am
Jordan Morgan feels that being on the outside of the line, in his favored tackle spot, could prove productive for Green Bay's offense.

Why Wisconsin men's hockey's roster isn't complete as summer workouts begin

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 5:03am
A late signing is coming for the Badgers, but 25 other players already have started the buildup to the 2026-27 season.

Downtown is wrong location for Madison train station | Russel Reppen

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 5:00am
We do need train service in Madison. But for the surrounding area, forcing people to go Downtown to catch a train is cutting off the entire area the train is supposed to service. There's not enough parking Downtown, and having…

Suffering of abducted Ukrainian children is appalling | David Russell

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 5:00am
More than 20,000 Ukrainian children have been taken from their homes and sent to Russian "re-education" and "militarization" camps in occupied territories in Ukraine and in Russia.

Elon Musk could give PBS a gift that lasts 250 years | Bob and Joan Miller

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 5:00am
I would like Elon Musk to do us all a small favor in honor of America's 250th anniversary and that will benefit all Americans, especially America's children, for the next 250 years

Only one Brewers player in good shape in early All-Star Game voting

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 6:03pm
Brice Turang sits in a rare position despite Milwaukee's successful start to the season.

Brewers minor-league report: Pair of intriguing prospects moving on to Double-A

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 5:27pm
Two top Milwaukee Brewers prospects who have been outstanding at Class High A Wisconsin are heading up the organizational ladder.

With help from former Badgers star J.J. Watt, viral soccer fan gets posh hotel in Houston

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 5:13pm
German soccer fan "Freddy" has been lighting up the internet since his arrival in the United States. J.J. Watt played a part in making the trip special.

New Wisconsin coach's challenge: 'Taking down the beast that I helped build'

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 3:53pm
New Badgers director of cross country and track and field Chris Solinsky doesn't fear the team he once worked for, and he doesn't want his athletes to, either.

Madison police watchdog says officer restraint, not drug use, led to 2024 death

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 3:43pm
Richard Lee Johnson, 32, became unresponsive 30 minutes after he was arrested on Dec. 30, 2024. He died in a hospital a day later.

Madison Memorial baseball steps on the gas early to surge into state semifinals

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 12:27pm
An early offensive burst helped the Spartans open up the WIAA Division 1 state tournament with a victory over Fond du Lac in the state quarterfinals.

Wausau man accused of defrauding investors of $14.25 million pleads guilty, authorities say

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 11:25am
Stanley Pophal, 64, Pophal will be sentenced by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley on Sept. 2, authorities said.

Wisconsin Originals: Ron Wanek grows from dairy farm to furniture empire

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 11:10am
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.

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