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Middleton-Cross Plains cancels classes, after-school events Monday after 'network interruption'
On Saturday, the district experienced a "network interruption," knocking out several critical operations such as the phone system and internet.
3 things we learned since Wisconsin men's basketball team's previous game with Indiana
Some things that have stood out in the month-plus since the Badgers and Hoosiers last played ahead of their second regular-season matchup on Tuesday.
FAFSA delays leave Wisconsin college students in limbo for financial aid
The roll out of a new student financial aid form was delayed by three months and, since then, errors have extended the time it's taking to get college funding information.
With focus on personalized medicine, Wisconsin vying to be one of nation's elite tech hubs
The state was named one of 31 regional tech hubs. Now it's competing to be one of five to 10 hubs that will each get up to $75 million.
Longtime farmer Robert Pierce is true to his South Side roots
“I’ve always said, ‘I’ll feed you, but I’d rather teach you how to grow it yourself.’”
How Jeff Hafley’s head coaching experience fits the Packers’ structure
While Hafley’s decision to give up his Boston College gig for an NFL coordinator job might’ve been unorthodox, Matt LaFleur now has a coordinator he trusts to helm the defense.
'He'll let you know': How confidence grew for trash-talking Wisconsin men's basketball sparkplug
An intensity on the court has led to ejections, and taking over games. A Madison native helped the guard become the player he is today.
Here's how Wisconsin men's hockey can win the 2024 Big Ten championship
The Badgers host Michigan State with the championship on the line. Here are the Big Ten title clinching scenarios.
7 things we learned from the WIAA individual state wrestling tournament
With the Kohl Center buzzing with wrestling action last week, here's a closer look at seven memorable moments for Madison-area competitors.
5 high school girls basketball stars from the Madison area: Regionals edition
Strong performances during the WIAA regional round highlighted last week's girls basketball action in the Madison area. Here are some of the area's notable efforts.
Bucks cruise to 21-point win over 76ers in coach Doc Rivers' return to Philadelphia
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points and Damian Lillard added 24 as Milwaukee made its coach's return to his former stomping grounds a success.
3 things that stood out in Wisconsin women's basketball loss to Purdue
A one-score halftime deficit quickly ballooned on the Badgers as they suffered a season sweep against the Boilermakers. Here's what stood out.
2 Madison-area teams headed to this year's WIAA state hockey tournament
Both the Madison Edgewood boys hockey team and the Sun Prairie co-op girls hockey team reached the state tournament. Here's a closer look at their state semifinal matchups.
Winning caption was storing the snowplows in this week's You Toon contest
Witty line from Oregon reader beats more than 90 entries.
Garden calendar | For the week of Feb. 25
Tips for your flowers, plants, trees and shrubs.
Bucks' Doc Rivers, Patrick Beverley return to Philadelphia brings 'added drama' Sunday
New Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers is back after his penchant for playoff collapses and second-round exits cost him his job in Philadelphia at the end of last season.
OUR VIEW: Veto bad bill discouraging public requests for body-cam footage
Slapdash proposal seeks fees, $10K fine
2 firefighters injured battling downtown Tomah building fire Friday night
Fire crews from numerous area departments battled a fire in a downtown Tomah building Friday night.
Middleton community holds vigil to support grieving family after tragic murder-suicide
"I called this prayer vigil, and I told the mayor, because Middleton needed to be hugged," Middleton Ald. Jeffrey Jackson said.
A Madison neighborhood is leaving inspiring notes on a storefront window
The project was started in late summer 2023 by Madison artists Zoë Hazen, 26, and Maddie Vogt, 29.






