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CBS weighing 'impact on our image' amid decision on analyst's leave of absence

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 3:43pm
An executive said there's no official timetable for Tony Romo's return to the booth following his OWI in Wisconsin.

Packers starters to play in preseason game, including star quarterback

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 3:33pm
The Green Bay Packers are planning to use their starters for at least a small duration of their preseason game, including star quarterback Jordan Love.

Corey Ruiz’s funeral set for Friday; Al Sharpton to deliver eulogy

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 3:30pm
Ruiz’s family’s attorney, Ben Crump, also will deliver a “call to justice,” according to a news release posted Tuesday to Facebook.

4 observations from Wisconsin football's 5th practice

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 2:03pm
Big days from a couple of linebackers, and the partial return of an experienced player on offense highlight this batch of practice observations.

Badgers in 60: A 1-minute recap of Wisconsin football's 5th practice

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 1:17pm
BadgerExtra football beat reporter Colten Bartholomew brings you the highlights, concerns and everything else in between from Wisconsin football training camp in 60 seconds.

Loaded gun in plain view during OWI arrest after minor crash on Near East Side

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 12:40pm
The incident happened shortly before 2:30 p.m. in a parking lot in the 600 block of Williamson Street.

5 arrested in shooting that killed 1, injured 2 in Janesville

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 11:50am
The investigation determined that multiple people had guns during the disturbance and more than one person fired a gun.

Madison chef serves a world of flavors to support women entrepreneurs

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 11:22am
For “An Evening Around the World,” Madison Club Executive Chef Adam Struebing said he's riffing on international dishes to fundraise for WorldWise Microfinance, which helps women entrepreneurs living in poverty.

Dave Matthews Band coming to the Kohl Center in Madison

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 10:38am
Grammy-winning rock group Dave Matthews Band is including Madison as part of its fall tour.

It’s Election Day in Wisconsin. Here’s what you need to know

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 9:00am
While some 268,000 absentee ballots have already been returned, most voters will be casting ballots in person today.

WWE's The Miz has a word for Brewers' Miz on Pat McAfee's show

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 8:55am
The Miz finally met The Miz. And it was a must-see moment.

Series of failures delayed response to assault of Milwaukee woman, 99

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 8:45am
Alderman Scott Spiker, who represents the area where the attack occurred, plans to hold a Common Council committee hearing on the incident, likely in September.

Storms that could be severe expected Tuesday morning for southern Wisconsin

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 7:25am
Southern Wisconsin is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Tom Still: General election campaign for governor should stick to state issues

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 6:40am
As dysfunctional as the federal government may be, it’s beyond the direct purview of governors to fix it.

Tom Tiffany says Republicans shouldn't cross over to vote for Francesca Hong

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 5:50am
"I would recommend they vote on the Republican side," Tiffany said Monday, one day before voters head to the polls.

Every Madison police officer should be expert on use of force | Helen Noeldner

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 5:00am
At the July 23 press conference, the day after Corey Ruiz was killed on Madison's Near East Side, Madison Police Chief John Patterson was asked, “Is there a period of time when officers are supposed to wait to see if…

Congratulations to the Madison Night Mares on another great season | Daniel Grant

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 5:00am
I want to congratulate the Madison Night Mares softball team on their back-to-back championships in the North Woods Softball League and their record-setting season.

UW-Madison reopens 34 buildings after water main break disrupted A/C

Mon, 08/10/2026 - 6:15pm
A June 17 water main break shut down air conditioning in some parts of campus, prompting UW-Madison to lock nearly three dozen of its buildings six weeks ago.

3 things that stood out on Day 11 of Packers training camp

Mon, 08/10/2026 - 5:33pm
Green Bay continues to get production out of a rising defensive back at training camp. Here's what else stood out as the Packers' preseason opener approaches.

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