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Civil War soldier's diary and descendants keep his story alive
Charles H. Walker settled in Columbia County after the war, and his descendants are committed to preserving and sharing his diary, which has entries from September 1861 through June 1865.
How Dilin Jones is staking his claim to Wisconsin football's top running back role
A second-year running back has found a perfect fit in the Badgers' new offense and appears ready to take the lead spot in Wisconsin's backfield.
Bucks' Damian Lillard feeling grateful as he gets closer to joining his teammates in playoffs (copy)
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard isn’t sure exactly when he will be playing again. He’s just grateful that moment will come sooner than anyone could have reasonably expected.
How does Wisconsin football break the mental hurdle of the past 2 seasons? (copy)
The Badgers top coaches share thoughts on how their team has to create a different mentality to avoid the late-game meltdowns seen in 2024.
5 high school boys tennis stars of the week: April 18 edition (copy)
From undefeated starts to success in doubles, there was plenty to cheer on the tennis courts. Vote for your favorite performance.
Yelich comes up big at the plate, Peralta throws 5 shutout innings in Brewers win
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich had the hot bat in the Brewers' win over the Athletics Friday.
Harold ("Hal") Sydnor
December 25, 1944—April 12, 2025
James "Jim" Yeager
July 30, 1959—April 18, 2025
Standout prospect Durbin receives promotion, opportunity to make MLB debut with Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewer called up prospect Caleb Durbin, giving him the opportunity to make an impact in the big leagues.
Local digest for Saturday, April 19, 2025
New fire, emergency management chief
Class of 2025 commit flips away from Wisconsin women's basketball
The Badgers lost one of their two incoming freshmen Friday after the international prospect committed to a mid-major program from the Atlantic 10 Conference.
17-year-old charged with homicide in accidental shooting of friend
Montrae K. Stalling, of Madison, is charged with negligent homicide in the death of a 19-year-old man he considered his cousin.
White House proposes eliminating Head Start funding as part of sweeping budget cuts
The Trump administration is asking Congress to eliminate funding for Head Start, a move that would cut early education for more than half a million of the nation’s neediest children and child care for their families.
Rural Wisconsin technical college ranked best in the country
The technical college won in part for its degree completion rates, especially for lower-income students, and the wage potential those graduates see once they leave.
Social media's Big Tobacco moment is coming | Parmy Olson
The new Bloomberg Originals documentary "Can’t Look Away," which follows parents suing tech companies after the deaths of their children, is difficult to watch. It should be.
Man arrested for flashing gun during road rage incident on interstate
The man was driving a truck with a trailer around 9:10 a.m. when a rock bounced out of the trailer and cracked the windshield of another vehicle, Madison police said.
Madison man arrested for stabbing during argument with man on West Side
Officers sent to an apartment in the 5300 block of Old Middleton Road shortly before 2 a.m. found the stabbing victim, Madison police said.
Wisconsin education agency says it will not sign off on feds' DEI dictate
“Wisconsin’s schools are already following the law, and we’ve put that into writing to the (U.S. Department of Education)," State Superintendent Jill Underly said
Driver faces 3rd OWI after crashing into parked vehicles, porch on Near East Side
The incident began when an officer attempted a traffic stop shortly before 1 a.m. on Cottage Grove Road after a truck drove into oncoming traffic, Madison police said.