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Kwik Trip eyes expansion into Nebraska

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 6:35am
Kwik Trip is eyeing expansion to a new state as it continues building stores across the Midwest.

Madison Memorial girls volleyball's record-setting senior eager for Division I challenge

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 6:03am
The Spartans standout has been utilizing her offseason to prepare for the next level and join one of the top mid-major programs in the country.

How big were Wisconsin men's hockey home crowds in the 2025-26 season?

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 5:37am
The Badgers had their largest average crowd at the Kohl Center in 11 years on their way to the Frozen Four in the 2025-26 season.

3 burning questions ahead of Brewers' road series against Astros

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 5:35am
An interleague series against the Houston Astros awaits the Milwaukee Brewers, who are coming off a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals. Here's what to know.

Milwaukee prenatal nonprofit founder to plead guilty in $4.3M Medicaid fraud case

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 5:30am
The founder of a Milwaukee prenatal care nonprofit that was supposed to help prevent babies from dying before their first birthdays is expected admit to stealing more than $4.3 million from Medicaid,

Josh Jacobs' arrest hangs over Day 2 of Packers organized team activities

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 7:33pm
Before getting down to business on the field, head coach Matt LaFleur addressed the local media, specifically running back Josh Jacobs’ arrest on Tuesday. Here's the latest from OTAs.

Wisconsin women's hockey opens, closes 2026-27 WCHA schedule with rival

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 4:23pm
The Badgers will finish the regular season with a home series against the team that has become their biggest foe over the last few seasons.

Wisconsin eighth grader’s spelling bee journey ends in semifinals

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 4:13pm
New Berlin eighth grader Ethan Robert survived six rounds of spelling and vocabulary tests at the Scripps National Spelling Bee before being eliminated during the semifinals Wednesday.

Here's what the job posting says Wisconsin is looking for in a new athletic director

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 4:13pm
Listening sessions with athletes, coaches, donors and more have led to Wednesday's start of an application period for the Wisconsin athletic director job.

Brewers beat Cardinals for sweep despite May's pitching gem

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 3:46pm
Milwaukee didn't record a hit until the eighth inning, but still managed to beat St. Louis at home to extend its division lead.

Wisconsin Democrats propose 100% tax on Trump ‘weaponization’ fund

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 3:35pm
Trump’s new fund is also becoming a talking point in the first open race for Wisconsin governor in 16 years, where more than half a dozen Democrats are running.

Fitchburg will stop using Flock license plate cameras over privacy concerns

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 3:22pm
Data collected across Flock’s camera network is available to law enforcement agencies that have contracts with the company.

Kickoff times released for Wisconsin football vs. Minnesota, 2 other games

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 2:00pm
The Badgers will host the Gophers in a primetime matchup this November. Here are more details on the kickoff windows that were announced by the Big Ten Conference on Wednesday.

Dane County eyes 18-month moratorium on data centers

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 2:00pm
The Dane County Board will vote on an 18-month pause on new zoning licenses for companies looking to build new data centers in the county’s rural towns.

No regrets over opposing surplus deal despite strong public support for it, Tiffany says

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 12:21pm
“I never regret wanting to return all of a surplus to the taxpayers of Wisconsin,” the Hazelhurst Republican said.

Wisconsin Originals: William Horlick created malted milk, left lasting legacy in Racine

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:10am
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.

'Just don’t disrespect our team': Brewers reliever's lewd gesture to Cardinals draws ire

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 9:40am
Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy called Abner Uribe's celebratory taunt to the Cardinals' dugout 'embarrassing' in part because his team was up 6-0, and about to win.

Beloit man dies in I-94 crash in central Wisconsin

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 7:40am
The preliminary investigation determined that a 2018 Kia Optima was heading west when it rear-ended a 2017 GMC Sierra, causing both vehicles to leave the road and roll several times.

Tom Tiffany says those convicted in Jan. 6 attack on Capitol 'possibly' owed restitution

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 6:50am
The creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund has drawn bipartisan backlash in Washington, D.C.

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