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Sun Prairie pursuing data center moratorium

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 12:57pm
While there currently are no plans for a data center, a moratorium would allow the city time to come up with rules for such projects, according to city planning director Joshua Clements.

Kalahari in Dells unveils $85 million expansion featuring a retractable roof

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 12:45pm
The 75,000-square-foot addition features a retractable roof, three large waterslides and a 40-foot television.

Fog contributes to Dodge County crash that seriously injures motorcyclist

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 12:35pm
The man's name was withheld pending family notification, and the case remains under investigation by the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office Crash Investigation Team.

Former Wisconsin center reportedly sidelined indefinitely after injury at Chargers camp

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 11:53am
The Badgers' former Rimington Trophy winner was carted off the practice field Tuesday during a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers.

Suspect who caused parking lot crash while fleeing Monona police turns self in

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 9:35am
The 34-year-old Madison man was arrested on tentative charges of felony eluding, felony second degree recklessly endangering safety, hit-and-run, and other potential traffic violations.

Superhero bumblebees pass ‘Fly’ on to the next generation

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 9:15am
Twelve years ago, a group of Crestwood kindergartners filmed a music video. A second followed as they finished fifth grade. Now, as new graduates, they reunited to complete the trilogy.

Forklift driver killed when hit by semi in I-41 construction zone

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 9:05am
The crash happened about 11:35 p.m. Monday on I-41 southbound at Scheuring Road in Brown County near De Pere, the Wisconsin Patrol said.

Milwaukee police investigate third officer for Flock misuse

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 8:05am
The two prior incidents resulted in criminal charges, but Milwaukee police said this case is not believed to be criminal in nature.

Farmers plant record corn, soybean acres, according to USDA August report

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 7:45am
The surprise acreage increase came despite a sluggish farm economy and rising production costs, creating concerns among some analysts that larger supplies could place additional pressure on grain prices.

Farm Technology Days organizers seeks southern Wisconsin host for 2027 show

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 7:45am
This year’s Wisconsin Farm Technology Days event is in the books and plans are already in the works for next year’s show.

Algoma, Egg Harbor wineries earn gold medals in wine competition

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 7:20am
Von Stiehl Winery of Algoma won two gold medals and Harbor Ridge Winery in Egg Harbor earned one gold and one bronze, in the recent 2026 Great Lakes Winemaker Challenge.

Epic Systems wants to use your medical records to predict your health outcomes

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 7:10am
Patients will be able to summon the virtual assistant in MyChart at all hours of the day to ask questions they used to have to wait for doctors to answer.

Tucker Kraft and Zaire Franklin bringing right intensity to Packers practices

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 7:03am
Green Bay Packers coach Matt Lafleur likes controlled intensity. Tucker Kraft and Zaire Franklin were bringing the desired fire to practice.

What we know about a fake poll conducted in Wisconsin governor race

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 6:50am
Nate Silver, a national polling analyst, said the Median Strategies operation "probably wasn't a 'social experiment' they're probably just scammers."

Wisconsin kindergarten vaccine rates remain low as measles cases climb

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 6:40am
CDC data show that only Idaho had a smaller percentage of kindergartners who met the measles, mumps and rubella vaccination requirement last school year than Wisconsin.

Trump administration probing Milwaukee schools for discipline practices that consider race

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 6:20am
Milwaukee Public Schools is under federal investigation based on allegations about how the district considers race in disciplinary practices, the U.S. Department of Education said Tuesday.

Polzin: Last season was 'humbling' for this Wisconsin cornerback. But his confidence hasn't wavered

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 5:37am
Jaimier Scott was a four-star recruit who watched from the sidelines in 2025. Now he's the "veteran" at a position that had a complete makeover in the offseason.

3 keys to success for Wisconsin volleyball in 2026

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 5:03am
There are no seniors on the Badgers' roster this season. Here's what will be important to the team finding success this year.

5 Madison area high school football receivers who can stretch the field this fall

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 5:03am
Wide receiver talent runs deep throughout the Madison area. Here are five playmakers poised to give opposing defenses problems this season.

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