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3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's road win against Iowa

Sat, 02/08/2025 - 2:17pm
The Badgers had to battle much more than in the teams' last meeting, but still picked up an important victory in Iowa City.

Dane County accepts $500K payout to clear the way for Raemisch farm development

Sat, 02/08/2025 - 11:30am
The enormous and long-delayed North Side development is anticipated to move forward with the lifting of a deed restriction Dane County held on the property.

Why Mike Hastings took blame for Wisconsin men's hockey mid-game changes that 'didn't work'

Sat, 02/08/2025 - 5:37am
The Badgers had to adjust after losing one of their top scorers against Penn State. Things never came together in a shutout loss.

Wisconsin cornerback's eligibility back in doubt after NCAA appeal

Sat, 02/08/2025 - 5:07am
Badgers senior Nyzier Fourqurean will need to win another court battle after the NCAA appealed a ruling from a U.S. District Court judge Friday.

Bucks acquire Kevin Porter Jr. from Clippers for MarJon Beauchamp

Sat, 02/08/2025 - 4:15am
The 24-year-old Porter has averaged 9.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 19.6 minutes in 45 games this season.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin men's hockey's shutout loss against Penn State

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 9:23pm
The Badgers were shut out in Big Ten play for the first time in more than two years, with Arsenii Sergeev having to stop only three shots in the third.

Wisconsin State Journal, other Lee properties, victim of 'cybersecurity event'

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 6:41pm
The company has notified law enforcement and is working to identify and implement steps to prevent this from happening again, President and CEO Kevin Mowbray said.

Dane County still looking for Human Services director after top pick changes her mind

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 5:23pm
Colorado hospital executive Amy Everett had accepted the role but then backed out, citing an unnamed county board member's disapproval of her candidacy.

5 questions with Oregon boys hockey's Easton Lindert

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 4:03pm
The Panthers' senior thrives as a well-rounded player and on-ice distributor. Meet Oregon's Easton Lindert.

Abundant Life fund surpasses $560,000

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 3:15pm
This week, Fitchburg Farms will donate 15% of the plants and flowers ordered using its fundraiser form.

Beloit police make arrest in Monday homicide

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 2:08pm
A Beloit man was arrested Friday in a homicide that happened earlier in the week.

Popular snowy owl seen in New Glarus has died

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 12:20pm
The bird quickly captured the attention of bird enthusiasts around the state and became the subject of countless social media posts and nature photoshoots.

Madison police cite 206 for underage drinking at the Nitty Gritty

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 11:55am
Most of those cited had fake IDs, had consumed alcohol or admitted to using the establishment as a bar.

Regents compromise on giving UW system president more power to appoint top leaders

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 11:45am
The Board of Regents previously rejected President Jay Rothman's request to have almost unilateral authority to appoint vice presidents.

Hands on Wisconsin: Elon Musk replaces Uncle Sam

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 10:55am
President Donald Trump has granted the world's richest man nearly unfettered access to the federal government. It's more than a little nerve-wracking that Elon Musk's team could have to access classified information and the sensitive personal data of every American…

Unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court rules Meagan Wolfe can stay on as state's top election official

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 9:13am
Wolfe faced increased GOP scrutiny following the state's 2020 presidential election and the Republican-controlled state Senate voted in 2023 to fire her, prompting the lawsuit.

It's the end of the 'A' era for Wisconsin license plates. Say hello to 'B'

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 8:00am
Wisconsin has run through more than 4.7 million license plate character combinations the start with "A" and is switching over plates that start with "B."

The Humane Society took in 10 dogs and 43 cats Monday. Now what?

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 7:35am
Some are available for adoption.

30 great ideas for your Madison-area weekend

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 6:40am
Winter festivals, Lunar New Year, loads of theater — get ready for a weekend packed with fun.

Trump's tariffs could raise price of Universities of Wisconsin building projects

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 6:20am
Construction companies will start bidding on two UW projects in March, just as the postponement of tariffs on Canadian and Mexican tariffs is set to expire.

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