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Everything you need to know about the John Nolen Drive reconstruction coming Monday

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 6:40am
Closures start next week on the Madison thoroughfare. Here’s what will change and what you can expect.

Restaurant review: It took 2½ years, but Baked Wings & Things gets a lot right

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 6:30am
Even those who aren't into chicken wings will find a lot to like. Don't neglect to order dessert.

Why Wisconsin football has hope its offensive line can find needed fixes this season

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 5:37am
The Badgers' offensive line was supposed to be the backbone of the program. So far, it's been the weakest link. Here's why coaches and players believe that can change.

Who was John Nolen, namesake of the Madison thoroughfare?

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 5:30am
The early 20th-century landscape architect had a vision for connecting people with the lakeshore. One wonders what he would make of the road named after him today.

What happened to plans for a pedestrian underpass at John Nolen Drive?

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 5:30am
Madison redesigned a pair of dangerous intersections to accommodate a bike and pedestrian underpass. It may never be built.

How to stay informed about the John Nolen Drive reconstruction

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 5:30am
Updates will be posted online and along John Nolen Drive as the nearly two-year reconstruction progresses.

Where Madison area high school football teams stand in playoff hunt entering Week 8

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 5:05am
Multiple area teams made big moves in the rankings, while others held strong in the latest WIAA football playoff preliminary qualifying report. Here’s where teams stand after Week 7.

5 questions with Middleton girls tennis' Sophie Shi and Sarah Li

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 5:00am
Meet state qualifiers Sophie Shi and Sarah Li, as the Middleton girls tennis doubles pairing answers five personality questions.

Wisconsin men's basketball standout returning to state's pro ranks

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 4:50am
The Wisconsin Herd, the Milwaukee Bucks G-League affiliate, acquired former La Crosse Central and Badgers star Johnny Davis.

Wisconsin men's basketball projected top-half finish in Big Ten media poll

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 4:45am
The Badgers are expected to have a solid 2025-26 campaign with one All-Big Ten selection, according to a preseason Big Ten media poll.

3 things to know about Bucks rookie Cormac Ryan in the preseason

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 4:37am
One of two rookies on Milwaukee’s preseason roster, the guard has a chance to give the Bucks some depth on the bench. Here's what to know about Ryan.

5 questions with Madison West girls tennis' Sarah Goetz and Lilah Dean

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 4:07am
Meet conference champions Sarah Goetz and Lilah Dean, a Madison West girls tennis doubles pairing who answered five questions about their personality.

5 high school girls volleyball stars of the week: Oct. 9 edition

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 4:03am
An area standout who achieved a single-season milestone as well as others who helped their programs stay in conference contention headline this week's stars.

Wisconsin men's basketball notes

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 12:00am
The University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team is projected to finish in the top half of the Big Ten this season, according to a preseason media poll.

Why this player with heavy Minnesota ties committed to play for Wisconsin women's hockey (copy)

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 12:00am
The Badgers women's hockey team added to its 2027 recruiting class with a high-scoring forward from Minnesota whose family has strong ties to the Gophers.

A look into how Wisconsin football's Luke Fickell evaluates his assistants (copy)

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 12:00am
The struggles of the University of Wisconsin football team exhaust the team’s coaches, players and fans.

MLB ROUNDUP

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 12:00am
DETROIT — Riley Greene and Javier Báez homered in a four-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.

Digest 10-9

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 12:00am
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