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Only one Brewers player in good shape in early All-Star Game voting

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 6:03pm
Brice Turang sits in a rare position despite Milwaukee's successful start to the season.

Brewers minor-league report: Pair of intriguing prospects moving on to Double-A

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 5:27pm
Two top Milwaukee Brewers prospects who have been outstanding at Class High A Wisconsin are heading up the organizational ladder.

With help from former Badgers star J.J. Watt, viral soccer fan gets posh hotel in Houston

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 5:13pm
German soccer fan "Freddy" has been lighting up the internet since his arrival in the United States. J.J. Watt played a part in making the trip special.

New Wisconsin coach's challenge: 'Taking down the beast that I helped build'

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 3:53pm
New Badgers director of cross country and track and field Chris Solinsky doesn't fear the team he once worked for, and he doesn't want his athletes to, either.

Madison police watchdog says officer restraint, not drug use, led to 2024 death

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 3:43pm
Richard Lee Johnson, 32, became unresponsive 30 minutes after he was arrested on Dec. 30, 2024. He died in a hospital a day later.

Madison Memorial baseball steps on the gas early to surge into state semifinals

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 12:27pm
An early offensive burst helped the Spartans open up the WIAA Division 1 state tournament with a victory over Fond du Lac in the state quarterfinals.

Wausau man accused of defrauding investors of $14.25 million pleads guilty, authorities say

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 11:25am
Stanley Pophal, 64, Pophal will be sentenced by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley on Sept. 2, authorities said.

Wisconsin Originals: Ron Wanek grows from dairy farm to furniture empire

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 11:10am
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.

Ridglan Farms is giving up its remaining beagles

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 11:00am
Ridglan Farms will sell its remaining 475 beagles by the end of this summer, animal rights groups said Monday.

Montfort man critically injured in Grant County motorcycle crash

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 10:10am
The motorcycle driver was not wearing a helmet, and speed is believed to be a factor in the crash, Sheriff Craig Reukauf said.

Are daily weather forecasts affected by climate change?

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 9:50am
This is a question whose answer helps elucidate the difference between climate and weather.

Beloved custodian Mr. Peanuts retires from Cross Plains school

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 9:30am
The custodian for more than 60 years is known for the care and love he gave to generations of students.

Janesville man faces 6th OWI after being seriously injured in motorcycle crash

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 9:25am
The Janesville man was driving a motorcycle west when he failed to stop for the stop sign at an intersection south of Janesville, left the road and crashed, authorities said.

Madison School District, city release draft plan to make getting to school safer

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 7:00am
The Madison Safe Routes to School Strategic Plan draft includes ways for the Madison School District, city and advocacy group Wisconsin Bike Fed to encourage more walking and biking to school via design changes, more transportation resources and biking education.

Sen. Ron Johnson pushes unsupported link between COVID-19 vaccines, cancer

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 6:40am
Leading oncologists and the National Cancer Institute say there is no evidence that COVID-19 vaccination causes cancer or causes it to recur.

Sara Rodriguez leads field for governor in Wisconsin Dems' straw poll

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 6:20am
In the straw poll conducted during the two days of the convention, state Rep. Francesca Hong captured second and state Sen. Kelda Roys third.

UW Health pollen station forecasts when you'll have your sneezing fits

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 5:50am
A small box on top of UW Health’s University Hospital roof that collects microscopic pollen is part of a nationwide project to document allergy season.

Man shoots deputy at Dodge County dog park, then fatally shoots himself, police say

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 5:45am
No law enforcement personnel fired their gun during the incident, Dodge County Sheriff Doug Schmidt said.

Cooper Pratt called up by Brewers? The scene in Nashville sure looks like it

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 5:40am
Cooper Pratt's call-up has been a while in the making. Inked to an eight-year extension in April, Pratt is batting .241 with a .735 OPS at Nashville.

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