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Eric Toney has work-ethic to be a great attorney general | Paul Donovan

Sat, 08/15/2026 - 5:15am
Eric Toney is a tough, experienced prosecutor dedicated to protecting Wisconsin families. Since 2013, he has served as district attorney for Fond du Lac County, the birthplace of the Republican Party.

Mired in nasty slump, Brewers don't believe time off needed for William Contreras

Sat, 08/15/2026 - 5:05am
William Contreras entered Friday's game slashing .163/.248/.264 since the calendar turned to July, then went 0 for 3 to make him 4 for his last 43.

Voters should understand the ramifications of their choices | David J. Rizzo

Sat, 08/15/2026 - 5:00am
Reflexively choosing Democrats or Republicans on a ballot without forethought either demonstrates behavioral apathy or evinces blind loyalty to a cause without concern for the effect. With only a modicum of effort, voters can determine a candidate’s stance on key…

Abner Uribe lands on injured list with right forearm injury

Sat, 08/15/2026 - 5:00am
The Brewers dominant setup man landed on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right flexor strain after throwing 55 pitches over two days last weekend.

Brice Turang's status still up in the air but 2 other Brewers close to returning

Sat, 08/15/2026 - 5:00am
A roundup of Brewers injury news.

Wisconsin volleyball closes preseason play with statement after sweeping Butler

Fri, 08/14/2026 - 10:07pm
It was just an exhibition set in an exhibition match, but it was one of the highlights of the night for the Badgers volleyball team in a bonus fourth set.

Chris Taylor pledges judicial independence as she joins the Supreme Court

Fri, 08/14/2026 - 7:55pm
Justice Chris Taylor officially joined the court on Aug. 1 in a private swearing-in ceremony.

Corey Ruiz remembered as 'wonderful human being' in emotional Madison tribute

Fri, 08/14/2026 - 5:35pm
“The system let him down in more ways than one, and the very people who were supposed to protect and serve have taken his life,” Ruiz’s mother said.

DIGEST

Fri, 08/14/2026 - 4:17pm
Fatal shooting victim was from Milton

Epic Systems subject of FTC antitrust investigation, sources say

Fri, 08/14/2026 - 3:43pm
The FTC has sent investigative demands to others in the health technology industry seeking information about how Epic grants or withholds data access, sources said.

Dane County lifts weight limits on frozen lakes, but mandates life jackets

Fri, 08/14/2026 - 3:00pm
Dane County has standardized rules for driving motor vehicles on frozen lakes, eliminating weight limits while requiring drivers and passengers to wear personal flotation devices.

Neenah vies for Hallmark Channel Christmas title

Fri, 08/14/2026 - 1:55pm
Neenah has been named as a top-25 finalist for Hallmark’s "America’s Merriest Christmas Town," giving the city of over 27,500 an opportunity to be the filming location for a Hallmark movie, if

State advances sale of two Downtown Madison office buildings to developer

Fri, 08/14/2026 - 1:51pm
The developer is proposing to renovate one of the aging GEF buildings on South Webster Street and demolish the other.

Wisconsin men's hockey learns semifinal opponent for Holiday Face-Off tournament

Fri, 08/14/2026 - 12:57pm
The Badgers will play a former WCHA opponent on the first day of the 2026 Holiday Face-Off in Milwaukee.

4 observations from Wisconsin football's 8th training camp practice

Fri, 08/14/2026 - 12:47pm
A surprise standout at tight end, the development of two potentially important transfers and more from Badgers football practice.

Wisconsin reports 251 cyclosporiasis cases as outbreak continues

Fri, 08/14/2026 - 12:45pm
Two hospitalizations and 42 cases of domestic cyclosporiasis were added to Wisconsin's outbreak totals in the past week, according to Wisconsin health officials.

Badgers in 60: A 1-minute recap of Wisconsin football's 8th practice

Fri, 08/14/2026 - 12:33pm
BadgerExtra football beat reporter Colten Bartholomew brings you the highlights, concerns and everything else in between from Wisconsin football training camp in 60 seconds.

Former Madison Capitols 'Swiss Army knife' joins Wisconsin women's hockey roster

Fri, 08/14/2026 - 11:24am
A Fond du Lac native has signed to join the Badgers women's hockey team as a walk-on for the 2026-27 season.

Authorities identify man shot to death in Janesville on Sunday

Fri, 08/14/2026 - 11:15am
Five people were arrested after the shooting that also injured two people.

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