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Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca sends important message to world | Mohammed Ahmed

Sat, 06/06/2026 - 6:15am
As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, humanity needs to hear an important message in this sacred occasion. Eid-ul-Adha seeks peace through humility, sacrifice and devotion to our creator.

Leave the U.S. Postal Service out of voter registration | Mary Mullen

Sat, 06/06/2026 - 6:00am
My blood is boiling.

Unflappable in face of headwinds, Trump draws loyal Wisconsin crowd

Sat, 06/06/2026 - 5:45am
His job approval is at an all-time low. The conflict with Iran still isn't resolved. It was even pouring rain. But President Donald Trump was unflappable in Chippewa Falls on Friday.

Injured Packers star pass rusher explains confidence in team's abilities with him sidelined

Sat, 06/06/2026 - 5:40am
Even though Micah Parsons will likely be out for a portion of the 2026 season, he has reason to believe the defense can succeed until he returns.

Former Oshkosh Correctional guard gets prison time for sexual assault

Sat, 06/06/2026 - 5:20am
A former Oshkosh Correctional Institution guard is serving prison time for sexually assaulting an incarcerated person in 2024.

Madison Edgewood junior turns belief, patience into repeate Division 2 girls shot put title

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 9:33pm
The Crusaders thrower saved her best throw for last to become the program's second repeat state champion in program history.

Local digest for Saturday, June 6, 2026

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 7:54pm
OWI homicide charges sought

Madison Country Day senior earns emotional win on Day 2 of state boys tennis tournament

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 7:07pm
Dramatic three-set tiebreakers and a Middleton senior clinching a semifinals berth for the third straight year headlined Day 2 of the state boys tennis tournament. Here are the area headlines.

How rain changed the AmFam Championship's 1st round for the better

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 7:03pm
Morning rain showers pushed back the start of the AmFam Championship and altered the tournament as a whole. Plus, Jerry Kelly explains his tough first round.

Trump compliments physiques of Wisconsin's Joe Thomas and Jordan Stolz

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 6:40pm
"One hell of a physical specimen," Trump said of Thomas. "His leg is like a rock," he remarked of Stolz.

Waunakee, Madison La Follette juniors cap season strong with WIAA state podium finishes

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 6:33pm
The Warriors and Lancers standouts thrived against tough competition in the Division 1 boys pole vault and triple jump at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

Stephen Colbert wasn't canceled because he joked about Trump | Joe Battenfeld:

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 6:30pm
Democrats should come up with better cultural icons than aging, washed-up multimillionaire former talk show hosts.

In-state star Jalen Brown chooses Wisconsin men's basketball to 'leave a legacy at home'

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 6:19pm
The Wauwatosa West High School product had a lot of options for his college future. He explained why he chose the Badgers.

Hot starts under gloomy skies power AmFam Championship leaders in opening round

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 6:17pm
Blistering first rounds, including a 59, highlighted the American Family Insurance Championship's return to TPC Wisconsin on Friday.

Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran war

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 5:25pm
The stop in Chippewa Falls highlighted Republicans' strategy to maintain control of the House as the party faces political headwinds over higher prices due to Trump's war on Iran.

DeForest boys distance brotherhood rallies for WIAA Division 1 state medal

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 5:03pm
The Norskies overtook a familiar foe to reach the podium in the 3,200-meter relay on the opening day of the state track and field meet.

Dane County approves 18-month ban on ‘hyperscale‘ data centers

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 5:00pm
The Dane County Board approved an 18-month moratorium on so-called “hyperscale” data centers similar to the $12 billion QTS facility rejected by the village of DeForest.

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