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Polzin: Wisconsin's OL coach has a way with words. Now, can he fix an underachieving unit?

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 5:40am
One of Eric Mateos' missions during camp is to get under his players' skin. It's all part of a plan to get the Badgers prepared for anything this season.

Polzin: Goal posts and ghost stories. How a bar near Green Bay built a brand

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 5:35am
Ray Whipp found a way to make his establishment in the village of Bellevue unique: He brought in memorabilia from Lambeau Field to serve as landmarks.

Rick Crosson wins Democratic nomination to challenge Rep. Tony Wied

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 5:30am
The 8th Congressional District stretches from the Michigan border into the Fox Valley and has not elected a Democrat in two decades.

Tornado damage in Appleton-Menasha area doesn't hamper voter turnout

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 5:30am
Fox Cities voters headed to the polls in typical numbers during Tuesday's partisan primary election, seemingly undeterred by the destruction and disruption caused by the July 27 Appleton-Menasha tornado.

Jay Schroeder advances in Republican primary for secretary of state

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 5:30am
Schroeder will go on to face Democratic candidate JoCasta Zamarripa and Green Party candidate Pete Karas.

Yee Leng Xiong will advance to state treasurer race in November

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 5:30am
Xiong will face incumbent Republican John Leiber in the November general election.

Voters pick David Varnam as Tom Tiffany’s running mate

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 5:30am
Varnam defeated Will Martin, a former top aide to Govs. Tommy Thompson and Scott Walker.

Madison Public Market's stalls are too small for vendors | Sara von Tresckow

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 5:00am
I recently stopped at the Madison Public Market on Madison's Near East Side to have a look around.

Corey Ruiz's shooting will be formative event for many young people | David Newman

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 5:00am
As a longtime resident of the 1300 block of Willy Street on Madison's Near East Side, I know that how we view the world is based on our experiences. Mine include, as a 17-year-old, attending my first protest against the…

Packers' DC Jonathan Gannon using plenty of blitz plays in training camp

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 5:00am
Green Bay's new defensive coordinator is letting his defensive front bring the heat ahead of the 2026 season.

Ex-Brewer Luis Rengifo's slam sends Padres to blowout of Milwaukee

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 4:50am
Former Brewers infielder Luis Rengifo launched the first grand slam of his career as the Padres administered an 11-2 pounding to visiting Milwaukee.

The 'petty' reason behind Trevor Megill's unusual, unique mound habit

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 4:45am
Across Trevor Megill's first 41 games this year through July 25, he threw out 46 baseballs received from umpires.

Midwest cities should prepare for climate migrant boom | Chicago Tribune

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 6:40pm
Cincinnati is known for its chili, ice cream and devoted sports fans. But these days, the Queen City is banking on other assets to secure its future, other Midwestern cities should be paying attention.

Minor injuries in train vs. car crash in Sun Prairie

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 6:25pm
While the crossing has yield and railroad signs, it does not have lights or a bar that comes down, Lt. Ray Thomson said.

Packers forced to 'adjust' to injuries their along offensive line

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 5:43pm
The absence of a pair of players has altered Green Bay's approach during training camp. Here's the latest on the situation, along with other takeaways from Tuesday's practice.

Two new cases of measles in southwest Wisconsin, health officials say

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 5:26pm
Two cases of measles have been confirmed in southwest Wisconsin, state health officials said Aug. 11. Lab testing confirmed one person with measles in Iowa County and one in Lafayette County.

Wisconsin primary election ‘remarkably normal’ in Madison

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 5:12pm
Voting in Wisconsin’s August primary election has been slightly slower than officials anticipated, whether due to morning rain or confusion over how to cast a ballot.

Lightning likely started Oregon fire that did $400,000 in damages

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 4:50pm
Firefighters were called at 9:17 a.m. on Tuesday about a downed power line at a home on County Highway A that had been struck by lightning, according to a news release.

Madison man, 26, charged with 1st-degree homicide in Saturday shooting

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 4:35pm
Ben B. Washington III shot Travion A. Flowers, 21, multiple times Saturday in an apartment on Troy Drive on the city’s North Side, a complaint and probable cause statement indicate.

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