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Madison Memorial baseball earns 'magical' win over Verona in sectional final to reach state

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 7:50pm
An all-around effort Tuesday helped the Madison Memorial baseball team book its first trip to the state tournament since 2008.

Was Brewers' win over Athletics the highest-scoring in team history?

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 6:43pm
The Milwaukee Brewers and Athletics combined for 29 runs, marking it the highest scoring game this season. Here's how it matched up to other games in team history.

Renaissance for psychedelic medication is overdue | Bloomberg News

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 6:40pm
R. Gordon Wasson was a Manhattan banker who fancied himself a mycologist. In 1955, after decades of studying the mushrooms of ancient cultures, he traveled to the remote mountains of southern Mexico to partake of what locals called the “flesh…

Packers' outside linebacker Lukas Van Ness disruptive on defense at minicamp

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 6:17pm
Green Bay Packers continued to see some progress from Lukas Van Ness as he continues his strong offseason.

15-foot ‘death bloom’ draws visitors to UW-Madison greenhouse

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 5:30pm
Agave plants, also called a century plant, bloom once before they die.

Madison Edgewood's furious rally falls short after forcing boys state golf playoff

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 5:00pm
Madison Edgewood forced a playoff with Winneconne for the Division 2 boys golf state title.

Luke Adams' smashing return among Brewers minor-league highlights of past week

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 4:47pm
The Milwaukee Brewers' standout third-base prospect returned from a six-week absence with a bang. Learn what he accomplished at the plate and other minor-leagues updates.

Kirk Bangstad denied ballot access in Wisconsin governor’s race

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 4:15pm
Like Bangstad, independent gubernatorial candidate David King was also denied ballot placement due to a lack of valid signatures.

Milwaukee mural depicting Brewers icon Bob Uecker just about finished

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 4:03pm
A mural depicting iconic Milwaukee Brewers radio voice Bob Uecker is just about finished in downtown Milwaukee, with artist Mauricio Ramirez just a few finishing touches away from completion.

Crazy play after crazy play, here's how the Brewers beat the Athletics

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 3:33pm
The Brewers won? By what score? In how many innings? There's a good chance you had at least one of those reactions when you woke up Tuesday.

3 takeaways from Wisconsin football securing a 3-star safety from Texas

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 1:57pm
Wisconsin's 2027 recruiting class is up to 22 players after a safety with more than 30 offers picked the Badgers. Here's what to know.

Verona traffic stop leads to 2 arrests after drugs, gun found in vehicle

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 12:10pm
At about 8:20 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle in the 100 block of Prairie Oaks Drive and detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, Verona police said.

Madison police investigating burglary at Near West Side church

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 11:45am
No arrests have been made and the investigation is continuing.

Strong tornadoes possible as severe weather threat increases for Wisconsin for Wednesday

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 11:15am
Almost the entire state is under an “Enhanced Risk” — the third of five levels, with five being the highest threat — for severe weather on Wednesday.

Democratic candidates for governor to debate July 28

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 10:56am
Marquette Law School polling of Wisconsin registered voters earlier this year shows that most Democratic voters have not decided who they plan to vote for.

The public can weigh in on UW-Madison’s chancellor search this month

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 10:35am
The public and campus can attend two virtual public listening sessions are being held, in addition to an online survey.

Why are the Brewers playing their series this week in Las Vegas?

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 9:43am
The Athletics are — eventually — moving to Las Vegas, but the Brewers are facing them there this week. Here's why that's the case.

Beans n Cream owners open gelato-inspired ice cream shop

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 9:40am
The shop, which will have 12 rotating flavors, is opening with a lavender honey ice cream with honeycomb pieces, inspired by a latte at Beans n Cream Coffee.

Boys & Girls Clubs hosting vigil Tuesday to honor CEO Michael Johnson

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 9:35am
The candlelight vigil starts at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the McKenzie Regional Workforce Center in Fitchburg.

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