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Wisconsin football's latest assistant coach's salary revealed
A look at Badgers defensive line coach E.J. Whitlow's new contract and Wisconsin's assistant salary pool with the staff finalized.
Verona school district confirms teacher linked to racist trope email is on administrative leave
The teacher later sent an apology email after he said had been informed of how some might connect the link he sent to a centuries-old racist trope.
Marv Miller, founder of Greenbush Bakery and legendary talker, dies
Miller died Friday at 82 after four years of kidney dialysis. He founded Greenbush, known for its doughnuts, in 1996.
Wisconsin DNR asks for no outdoor burning due to elevated fire danger
The National Weather Service said breezy southwest winds and low relative humidity in the 20-30% range are creating the elevated fire conditions, primarily for areas north and west of a line from Madison to Fond du Lac.
How experts view Wisconsin basketball's NCAA Tournament projections entering the postseason
Here's the draw experts see the Badgers getting in the NCAA Tournament as they head into the Big Ten tournament.
Madison police increasing traffic enforcement in 2024
The additional enforcement is being funded by traffic overtime grants provided by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Former Packers star reportedly signs with hated rival
There has been shortage of former Packers standouts who have moved on to play for the Vikings.
Kohl’s Corp. fiscal Q4 profit handily beats expectations, revenue narrowly misses
The Menomonee Falls-based retailer reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $186 million, or $1.67 per share, on revenue of $5.96 billion.
Recall petition against Wisconsin Speaker Robin Vos appears to fall short of needed signatures
The crux of the issue is whether signatures collected from the newly redrawn 63rd Assembly District lines, but outside the current district boundaries, can be included.
Dear Black Future asks people to sum up their hopes in just 4 words
The idea behind the Dear Black Future project is to collect as many letters as possible, all written with just four words, to detail aspirations for the Black community.
Authorities identify person fatally shot by Janesville officer
The death remains under investigation by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation and the Rock County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Wisconsin Senate to vote on regulating AI, giving Legislature control over federal funds
The chamber will also vote for the first time on proposed constitutional amendments to limit the governor's veto power.
Class rankings, increasingly on the wane, now required for Wisconsin high schools
The law's Republican author says it will give college-bound students more certainty about getting into Universities of Wisconsin institutions.
Biden administration recommends $118 million for city's north-south BRT route
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced recommendations that 14 large transit projects in 11 states — including Madison's second phase of BRT — get nearly $4 billion in federal support.
Republican lawmakers reject recommended Wisconsin reading curriculum, choose shorter list
Curricula must focus on the "science of reading," a method for teaching children to read that's more focused on phonics, which is based on the relationships between sounds and words.
Packers reshuffle backfield with former rushing king, moving on from 7-year veteran
The NFL's best running back during the 2022 season has agreed to a deal to head to Green Bay, which means the end of a star's career.
Packers secure top safety who reunites with assistant in new defensive scheme
The Packers weren't done making moves on Monday as they agreed to terms with a safety expected to make a big impact for Jeff Hafley.
No surprise as Packers move on from all-time great left tackle: 'Smile because it happened'
An injury-plagued end to the veteran's career after 11 seasons in Green Bay was emotional. Here's what it means for the salary cap, roster and more.
Wisconsin Trump backers submit signatures to force recall election of Wisconsin GOP Assembly leader
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has dismissed the recall attempt as a waste of time and resources, which he reiterated in a statement Sunday.
UW-Milwaukee at Waukesha is closing in 2025, the fifth branch campus to close in 18 months
UW-Milwaukee announced the closure Monday, stating that it would instead shift to a university center model at Waukesha County Technical College.






