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20 great ideas for your Madison-area weekend

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 8:00am
A body in motion stays in motion. This weekend, Madison is staying active with a mini marathon, a historic walking tour and yoga with adoptable puppies.

If Wisconsin’s largest city, small towns can be transparent, so can Madison | Our view

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 7:10am
If Milwaukee, with more than 560,000 people, can store and release body-camera footage from more than 1,000 patrol officers, so can Madison, which has half as many police.

Restaurant review: The crispy noodle dish that could save a relationship

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 6:40am
Big flavors, bigger portions and a sneaky “zero” heat level on the Panang red curry.

Why seats from 849 miles away found their way to Madison Mallards ballpark

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 5:40am
Historic seats are just one of the reused materials that make up the Madison Mallards' home field, and the organization has made the recycling a part of its identity.

What's Wisconsin football's path back to a bowl game?

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 5:35am
The Badgers' schedule is broken down into games that are must-win, acceptable losses and more as Wisconsin enters training camp seeking its first winning season under Luke Fickell since 2023.

Brewers starter returns to rotation to lead win over Pirates

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 10:13pm
Andrew Vaughn singled home two runs to cap a three-run fourth inning against Paul Skenes for the NL Central-leading Brewers, who improved their major league-best record to 71-43.

Polzin: Wisconsin football spent big in the offseason. Will it get enough bang for its bucks?

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 8:13pm
One outlet reported that the Badgers' 2026 roster budget is "north of $25 million." Luke Fickell needs that price tag to add up to wins.

What will Jonathan Gannon's Packers defense look like without Micah Parsons?

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 5:33pm
It’s not hard to imagine Green Bay's defensive coordinator looking at the 2026 season in two fragments. There’s the defense without Micah Parsons and the defense with Micah Parsons.

Could Brewers' Kyle Harrison return from the injured list with a new wrinkle?

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 5:13pm
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Kyle Harrison is coming back from a rehab assignment where he focused increasing the usage of one of his pitches.

Packers rookie Brandon Cisse trying to dig his heels into starting spot

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 4:37pm
Packers rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse was assigned first-team duties to fill in for Carrington Valentine, who recently sustained a pulled hamstring.

Corey Ruiz’s family thanks activists, says it did not authorize encampment

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 4:25pm
In a statement, the family said it “is not affiliated with any group” and asked that those wanting to contact them do so through its lawyer.

Can Wisconsin football replicate attitude that changed last season's fortunes?

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 4:23pm
Badgers coaches and players recognized a change in demeanor late last season. The question now is if the team can carry that mentality forward.

Will online sports betting worsen gambling addiction in Wisconsin?

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 3:57pm
Though not yet legalized, online sports betting is on the horizon in Wisconsin. Here's a look at how people with a gambling addiction may be effected.

Packers rookies are earning reps, impressing team in training camp

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 3:43pm
The Green Bay Packers have been getting plenty of reps for their rookies to show what they have and impress the coaches at training camp.

Madison city attorney says police can’t comply with independent police monitor’s subpoena

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 2:59pm
It’s not clear that the independent monitor’s subpoena would survive a court challenge, according to a memo prepared in 2020 by the city attorney’s office.

Mayor, police chief stand by clearing of intersection, say trust in city 'very fragile'

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 2:21pm
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway stood by the city’s decision to clear the Willy Street memorial encampment at a press conference Wednesday morning.

A snapshot of the Madison School District as enrollment begins

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 2:00pm
Enrollment for 2026-27 began Wednesday, with the District undergoing big changes, including building and updating schools as funded by the 2024 capital referendum and reviewing boundary lines districtwide.

2 deaths, 3 rescues in waters off Door County prompt safety reminders

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 11:45am
Recent incidents led the Door County Sheriff's Office to issue a warning Tuesday to those using the waters surrounding the Peninsula for recreation.

In Wisconsin's 3rd district, some Dems question national party's role

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 11:35am
Some residents of Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District are pushing back against the endorsement of Rebecca Cooke by a national Democratic group, saying that the group overstepped its role.

Mother, daughter delve into lives of 1960s Packers wives in new book

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 11:15am
“Lambeau Ladies: The Boundary-Breaking Women Behind Lombardi’s Packers,” a 208-page paperback out this week, takes a look at ’60s Packers history through the eyes of the wives.

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