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How this transfer forward can make Wisconsin men's basketball more effective on the interior

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 5:03am
The Badgers added a Hofstra transfer to give them more of a presence inside, and Victory Onuetu certainly can do that.

Kyle Harrison strikes out 12 as Brewers overpower Giants

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 10:43pm
The Milwaukee Brewers won against the San Francisco Giants, their third game in a row and their seventh of their last eight, to stay hot.

Wide receiver Matthew Golden appears poised for big step up as Packers continue OTAs

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 7:43pm
Green Bay Packers' first-round draft pick in 2025 appears ready to improve on an underwhelming rookie season hindered by injuries.

Democrat Randy Bryce suspends campaign for Wisconsin's 1st District

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 5:56pm
Randy Bryce, a former Democratic candidate for Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District, has suspended his 2026 campaign.

The River Food Pantry welcoming public to its grand opening Thursday

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 5:30pm
The 32,500-square-foot, $10.7 million facility opened in late January and was made possible through a public-private partnership with support from about 350 donors.

Brewers minor-league update; No. 2 prospect Luis Peña back in action

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 5:07pm
Milwaukee Brewers prospect Luis Peña returned to just a month after leaving a game in an ambulance.

Van Hise principal to stay after investigation concludes she didn’t violate policies

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 5:00pm
The Madison School District’s investigation into Van Hise Elementary School Principal Becca Stein arose from parent and staff complaints.

Animal welfare organizations buy 135 more Ridglan Farms beagles

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 4:38pm
The Dane County Humane Society and other animal welfare groups will rehome 135 more beagles from the embattled town of Blue Mounds research facility and animal breeder.

Robin Vos wants to come back to work on the surplus deal. The Senate isn’t interested

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 4:12pm
It doesn’t appear Senate lawmakers are interested in coming back to continue negotiating on the surplus deal.

Packed field vying for Wisconsin secretary of state this fall

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 2:45pm
The Secretary of State’s Office carries few duties in Wisconsin, but whoever holds the seat does serve on the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands, one of the state’s oldest agencies.

3 running in Wisconsin’s open lieutenant governor race

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 2:30pm
Republicans David Varnam and Will Martin will meet in the August primary, with the winner advancing to the November ballot to face Democrat and current Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski.

3 takeaways from Wisconsin football landing 3-star cornerback out of California

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 2:20pm
The Badgers' new cornerbacks coach tapped into a new recruiting ground to bring in a 3-star cornerback who was being recruited at multiple positions.

Republican Leiber seeks to defend position as state treasurer

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 2:15pm
Two Democrats, Yee Leng Xiong and Dylan Helmenstine are running for state treasurer. The winner of the August primary will advance to a matchup with Leiber, a Republican, in November.

Wisconsin attorney general race a rematch between Kaul, Toney

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 2:00pm
The attorney general is the state’s top law enforcement officer and prosecutor, and is authorized to sue on behalf of the state, the governor and state agencies.

Dane County takes another look at license plate cameras after canceling Flock contract

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 1:30pm
Dane County may revive license plate reading cameras but with new safeguards requiring data control, privacy audits, retention limits and public reporting after canceling its contract with Flock Safety in April.

Sale of historic Wilson Street building gets final approval

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 11:41am
The Legislature’s budget committee voted unanimously to sell the Art Deco Downtown Madison landmark for $10 million.

Parts of Wisconsin go from flooding in April to heading into drought in May

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 11:20am
Milwaukee saw both extremes, going from its wettest April ever to its driest May, according to the National Weather Service.

Wisconsin Originals: Kenosha's Nick Van Exel a pro basketball All-Star

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 11:10am
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.

Longtime State Street restaurant for sale, as owner’s passion for it wanes

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 10:25am
"It goes up and down over the years. It gets popular, it gets unpopular, whatever," owner Hawk Sullivan said. "It's just not something I'm passionate about anymore."

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