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Ridglan Farms is giving up its remaining beagles

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 11:00am
Ridglan Farms will sell its remaining 475 beagles by the end of this summer, animal rights groups said Monday.

Montfort man critically injured in Grant County motorcycle crash

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 10:10am
The motorcycle driver was not wearing a helmet, and speed is believed to be a factor in the crash, Sheriff Craig Reukauf said.

Are daily weather forecasts affected by climate change?

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 9:50am
This is a question whose answer helps elucidate the difference between climate and weather.

Beloved custodian Mr. Peanuts retires from Cross Plains school

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 9:30am
The custodian for more than 60 years is known for the care and love he gave to generations of students.

Janesville man faces 6th OWI after being seriously injured in motorcycle crash

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 9:25am
The Janesville man was driving a motorcycle west when he failed to stop for the stop sign at an intersection south of Janesville, left the road and crashed, authorities said.

Madison School District, city release draft plan to make getting to school safer

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 7:00am
The Madison Safe Routes to School Strategic Plan draft includes ways for the Madison School District, city and advocacy group Wisconsin Bike Fed to encourage more walking and biking to school via design changes, more transportation resources and biking education.

Sen. Ron Johnson pushes unsupported link between COVID-19 vaccines, cancer

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 6:40am
Leading oncologists and the National Cancer Institute say there is no evidence that COVID-19 vaccination causes cancer or causes it to recur.

Sara Rodriguez leads field for governor in Wisconsin Dems' straw poll

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 6:20am
In the straw poll conducted during the two days of the convention, state Rep. Francesca Hong captured second and state Sen. Kelda Roys third.

UW Health pollen station forecasts when you'll have your sneezing fits

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 5:50am
A small box on top of UW Health’s University Hospital roof that collects microscopic pollen is part of a nationwide project to document allergy season.

Man shoots deputy at Dodge County dog park, then fatally shoots himself, police say

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 5:45am
No law enforcement personnel fired their gun during the incident, Dodge County Sheriff Doug Schmidt said.

Cooper Pratt called up by Brewers? The scene in Nashville sure looks like it

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 5:40am
Cooper Pratt's call-up has been a while in the making. Inked to an eight-year extension in April, Pratt is batting .241 with a .735 OPS at Nashville.

Wisconsin coach surpasses previous high for bonus after winning another NCAA title

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 5:37am
Having both hockey teams in the Frozen Four sent the Badgers' bill for coaching bonuses 72% higher in 2025-26 than it was the season before.

What will Tucker Kraft contract extension cost the Packers?

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 5:35am
Even as he returns from an ACL tear, getting a deal done with tight end Tucker Kraft is a no-brainer for the Packers.

Got a lawyer? Wisconsin law firm challenges national dairy marketing program

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 5:30am
Three Wisconsin dairy farmers, with the help of a conservative law firm, are challenging the federal dairy checkoff program responsible for promotional efforts like the “Got Milk?” campaign.

Work visa delays are crippling Door County businesses well into summer

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 5:30am
Door County businesses are facing debilitating staff shortages due to the absence of foreign workers who support a surge in summer tourism every year on temporary seasonal visas called H-2Bs.

Facing a growing budget gap, here are choices Milwaukee County faces

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 5:30am
It's not a matter of if but when Milwaukee County's fiscal storm is set to hit.

Trial starts Monday for woman accused of killing 2 Marquette lacrosse players

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 5:30am
Amandria Brunner faces two counts of OWI homicide in the Sept. 5 crash.

Brewers pitcher bounces back from ugly outing to help shut out Phillies

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 7:03pm
Kyle Harrison bounced back from his worst career start with six innings of three-hit ball to pace Milwaukee as it shutdown Philadelphia in the series finale at American Family Field.

Fools' Flotilla draws critical mass to Yahara River for annual costume parade

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 4:45pm
"This is one of the most Madison events I have ever been to," said one onlooker.

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