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3 dead, 2 injured in weekend shootings in Milwaukee

Mon, 08/10/2026 - 7:20am
Three people died in two separate weekend shootings in Milwaukee, and two others, including a 15-year-old, were injured in a third shooting.

Permanent daylight saving time proposal renews Wisconsin debate

Mon, 08/10/2026 - 7:05am
A bill moving through Congress would put an end to the practice of changing clocks in the spring and fall, instead switching to permanent daylight saving time.

EPA to reconsider southeast Wisconsin's ozone pollution status

Mon, 08/10/2026 - 6:45am
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will reconsider a 2024 decision to more strictly penalize southeast Wisconsin for failing to meet national air quality standards for ozone pollution.

Edgewood High School adopts wearable alerts to speed emergency response

Mon, 08/10/2026 - 5:50am
Edgewood High School will use a cellphone app and wearable alert badges that can be used in cases like safety threats, medical incidents and inclement weather, as one of the first Wisconsin schools to use a wearable device.

Packers offensive lineman seemingly moving up depth chart in training camp

Mon, 08/10/2026 - 5:40am
Following an injury, Jacob Monk has flashed some potential that has put him with the starting unit in some preseason practice reps. Here's where things stand on the offensive line.

Wisconsin football's heightened intensity in camp thanks to Week 1 foe

Mon, 08/10/2026 - 5:37am
A contest against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field is giving Badgers players even more motivation as training camp practice sessions continue in Madison.

3 burning questions ahead of Brewers series at Padres

Mon, 08/10/2026 - 4:40am
Closing pitchers and a recent surge of batting are among the questions ahead of Milwaukee's three upcoming road games against San Diego beginning Monday.

Jacob Misiorowski surpasses 200-strikeout mark for the first time

Mon, 08/10/2026 - 4:35am
Jacob Misiorowski became the second-fastest to 200 strikeouts in a season in major-league history behind only Spencer Strider of the Atlanta Braves in 2023.

Brewers minor-league report: Jett Williams re-injured in first at-bat back

Mon, 08/10/2026 - 4:20am
The star-crossed season for highly-regarded infield prospect Jett Williams (No. 4 in the organization according to MLB Pipeline) continued with an aborted injury return on Saturday.

'Pushed me to persevere': Inside the support system fueling high school athletes

Mon, 08/10/2026 - 3:50am
Area high school athletes share how teammates, coaches and family help them feel understood when the pressure from sports and school builds.

3 things that stood out on Day 10 of Packers training camp

Sun, 08/09/2026 - 6:33pm
Green Bay saw a pair of key contributors hit the practice field Sunday for the first time at camp. Here's what else stood out as the Packers' preseason opener approaches.

Jake Bauers' extra-inning walk-off lifts Brewers to series victory over Twins

Sun, 08/09/2026 - 5:43pm
Brice Turang narrowly beat the throw to the plate with a headfirst slide to secure the victory for Milwaukee, which won the rubber match of the weekend series.

Slam shut Dane County’s old jail cells once and for all | Our view

Sun, 08/09/2026 - 5:40pm
Sheriff and County board must follow through on closing cruel, dangerous confinement

Former NBA wins leader, Bucks coach dies at 86

Sun, 08/09/2026 - 3:20pm
Don Nelson retired as the league's all-time winningest coach. He led Milwaukee, along with several other teams in a long, successful career.

Rookie shortstop goes on IL in latest of Brewers injury woes

Sun, 08/09/2026 - 2:03pm
Cooper Pratt tweaked his right hamstring Saturday, leading to a scan ahead of Milwaukee's series finale against the Twins.

Lifelong Learner: Back to college after a break? Meet your campus support team

Sun, 08/09/2026 - 2:00pm
Back-to-school season is full of anticipation and a little anxiety, perhaps especially if you’re an adult student returning to college after a break in your education. Balancing classes with career, family or other commitments can feel overwhelming.

Janesville police investigating after 3 people shot, 1 fatally

Sun, 08/09/2026 - 1:05pm
Police believe the suspects and victims were known to each other and that it was an isolated incident.

Occupied vehicle, residences struck by gunfire on Madison's Southwest Side

Sun, 08/09/2026 - 12:55pm
Madison police were called to reports of shots fired early Sunday in the Allied Drive area on the Southwest Side.

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

Sun, 08/09/2026 - 12:47pm
Defense led the way consistently in a rainy Sunday morning session. Here's what stood out most.

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