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Packers GM taking a holistic approach to scouting during NFL combine

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 5:40am
Rather than focusing specifically on each individual position, Brian Gutekunst indicated at the NFL combine it’s more about how the position groups work together to form a collective unit.

Dane County judicial candidates seek Democratic Party’s endorsement

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 5:30am
Endorsements are allowed, although the state Code of Judicial Conduct forbids judges and judicial candidates from engaging in most partisan conduct.

Police investigating report of school staff member feeding Madison nonverbal student dog food

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 5:30am
The Madison Police Department is investigating a report that a Madison School District staff member fed a nonverbal high school student dog food. The staffer is on leave.

After beating Canada for gold, Wisconsin women's hockey Olympians reset for playoff push

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 5:03am
The 'last go in college hockey' is a motivator for Badgers players returning after winning Olympic gold medals with Team USA.

Work to get moral leaders into positions of power | Thomas Varley

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 5:00am
It is becoming readily apparent that the Trump administration is only interested in glorifying and enriching itself, destroying the rule of law, promoting con artists, protecting pedophiles, alienating our allies and degrading the Earth as fast as possible.

Prosecutors charge Wisconsin legislator with misdemeanor after blowup over Hispanic resolution

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 5:00am
Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, a Milwaukee Democrat, faces up to 90 days in jail if she's convicted in Milwaukee County Circuit Court.

Vaccines are a great tool to combat preventable diseases | Mary Landwehr

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 5:00am
I am a family physician in rural Wisconsin.

Maria Lazar is best candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court | Sallie Helmer

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 5:00am
The April 7 Supreme Court election doesn't have an incumbent because Justice Rebecca Bradley announced she wouldn't seek reelection.

What Wisconsin women's hockey's gold medalists said about their Olympics experience

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 4:03pm
Laila Edwards, Caroline Harvey, Ava McNaughton and Kirsten Simms are back with the Badgers after winning Olympic gold. Here's what they said about the Games and their return.

Here’s who’s ahead in the race for Wisconsin governor, according to Marquette polling

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 3:48pm
What’s clear from the Marquette Law School poll is most voters have not tuned into the governor’s race, and a majority haven’t heard enough about any of the candidates.

Chris Taylor leads Maria Lazar for state Supreme Court in Marquette Poll

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 2:26pm
But in the Marquette Law School poll released Wednesday, 62% of likely voters said they hadn’t heard enough about either Chris Taylor or Maria Lazar to decide how they’d vote.

New UW-Stevens Point chancellor has strong Wisconsin ties

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 1:30pm
The new chancellor succeeds former leader Thomas Gibson, who is now UW-Milwaukee’s chancellor.

55-year-old man dead in ATV rollover

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 9:13am
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office said the man had not been wearing a helmet and alcohol use may have played a part in the crash in the town of Rutland.

Center a major need for Packers heading into free agency

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 8:03am
Green Bay lacked consistent play at center last season and may need to address the issue in free agency or through the draft

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst caught 'by surprise' with departure of special teams coordinator

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 7:37am
Green Bay's general manager discussed his thoughts on the surprising departure of special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia.

The Kissers' Ken Fitzsimmons debuts project it took 5 years to develop

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 6:35am
“After the War: 1919” comes to the Barrymore Theater on Friday.

Checking in with Wisconsin women's basketball commit Adaline Sheplee

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 6:03am
Rice Lake's top-50 Class of 2026 guard hasn't slowed down adding accomplishments to her career resume ahead of her future with the Badgers.

Middleton orthopedic surgery center set to open in March

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 5:45am
The 12,000-square-foot facility features three operating rooms and the ability to do more than 3,000 surgeries a year.

Wisconsin guard took a mental health break when basketball wasn't fun. Now he's reclaimed his joy

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 5:37am
Braeden Carrington has emerged as a key bench piece for the Badgers this season. But he needed a year away from the Big Ten to help him get there.

5 things to know about the 2026 WIAA individual state boys wrestling tournament

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 5:03am
The Madison area will send three dozen boys wrestlers to the WIAA individual state boys wrestling tournament later this week. Here are five things to know ahead of the action.

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