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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.

Lifelong Learner: Beyond travel, language learning creates valuable connections

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 2:00pm
If you’re finalizing a late-summer itinerary for Paris or planning a fall foliage tour through Japan, you may be thinking about how you can best learn a little French or Japanese before you go — and with good reason. Learning…

Jackson Chourio's home runs cap a nice stretch in his comeback

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 12:15pm
Jackson Chourio is coming back from the left hand injury that sidelined him for the first month of the season.

Wisconsin Originals: Father-and-son inventors the Tranes spur manufacturing in La Crosse

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 11:10am
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.

HPV vaccine has prevented cancer for two decades, but Wisconsin is still behind

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 10:50am
This month marked two decades since the government approved the HPV vaccine.

Man arrested in shooting Saturday in Downtown Madison

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 10:45am
Many people living in the area of State and Gilman streets received an emergency message on their cellphones asking them to stay inside and lock all doors and windows.

Field goal kickers win this week’s caption contest

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 9:45am
Winning line from Madison reader beats more than 50 entries.

Garden calendar: For the week of June 14

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 7:30am
Tips for your flowers, plants, trees and shrubs.

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