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Worker dies after falling through roof at Grant County construction site
The worker fell through the roof about 30 feet to the concrete floor below and was pronounced dead at the scene, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Francesca Hong's campaign clashes with economics taught in Wisconsin schools | Scott Niederjohn
Wisconsin students learn what markets do for society, which a leading candidate seems not to get
Special prosecutor to review Elon Musk election bribery complaint in Brown County
The La Crosse County district attorney will serve as a special prosecutor to decide whether to prosecute Elon Musk over an election bribery complaint in Brown County.
Ex-Milwaukee Tool employee gets 5 years in prison for $1M theft
Mathew Yang, 32, also was ordered to pay $1.08 million in restitution to Milwaukee Tool.
Is lettuce in Wisconsin safe to eat amid the cyclosporiasis outbreak?
The CDC says anyone with recalled lettuce still in their refrigerator should throw it out.
Brookfield police chief defends officers in Flock-related I-94 stop of innocent people
Police say human error, not the controversial license plate reading technology system many communities are dumping, was at fault for the mix-up.
Packers rookie kicker rebounds with strong Family Night showing
It had been an up-and-down start to training camp for the rookie kicker, but he put it behind him on Friday with his best performance of the summer.
Molson Coors profit falls 49 percent in second quarter
Molson Coors sales dropped 3.3% in the second quarter and its profit fell 49% before taxes compared this point in 2025.
The Brewers offense hasn't solved ABS challenges. It's now August.
With only 37 successful offensive challenges, the Brewers have by far the fewest overturns at the plate in baseball while also running a success rate of just 43%.
Josh Bell helps power Twins to comeback win over Brewers
Bell went 4-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs as visiting Minnesota outlasted MLB-leading Milwaukee, which blew a 4-0 lead in the opener of a three-game series.
Local digest for Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026
Resident injured at memory care unit
Packers cornerback takes unique approach to punching out ball
Javon Bullard has aimed to force fumbles and incompletions this season for Green Bay. The defensive back took up boxing to help in both pursuits.
MGE proposes higher electric rates for data centers, other large users
The proposal would make large companies pay the actual costs incurred to serve them, MGE spokesperson Steve Schultz said.
4 observations from Wisconsin football's 2nd training camp practice
A problem from spring practices appears again, a veteran group leading the defensive front and more observations from Badgers training camp.
Badgers in 60: A 1-minute recap of Wisconsin's 2nd football practice
BadgerExtra football beat reporter Colten Bartholomew brings you the highlights, concerns and everything else in between from Wisconsin football training camp in 60 seconds.
Bucks finalize staff under newly hired coach
Milwaukee has a new nine-person coaching crew under Taylor Jenkins ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Wisconsin absentee voting system ruled discriminatory
MADISON - A Dane County circuit court judge ruled this week that the state's absentee voting system illegally discriminates against Wisconsin voters with print disabilities ordering future proceedings
Meet the candidates for lieutenant governor (Republican primary)
Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The primary is Aug. 11.
Former Trump attorney's claim he's protected by pardon is 'meritless,' state DOJ says
James Troupis can’t claim that a presidential pardon can prevent a state prosecution, the DOJ argues.
Janesville police seeking to identify suspects who stole money from slot machines
One incident happened Sunday night at Buffalo Wild Wings, 2929 Milton Ave. in Janesville, and a similar incident happened earlier Sunday at an unidentified business in Janesville.






