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Only one Brewers player in good shape in early All-Star Game voting
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
This is a question whose answer helps elucidate the difference between climate and weather.
Beloved custodian Mr. Peanuts retires from Cross Plains school
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.






