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Rose steals the show, grabs first-round lead at Masters

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 12:00am
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Justin Rose managed to steal the attention away from Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy in the Masters by matching his personal best at Augusta National with a 7-under 65 for a three-shot lead Thursday in the first…

Madison Edgewood senior sues WIAA over eligibility to play girls lacrosse

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 12:00am
The Crusaders transfer student is arguing she experienced multiple extenuating circumstances that prevented her from playing during her four years at a New England boarding school.

4 observations from Wisconsin football's 9th spring practice

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 12:00am
University of Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell called this week of spring practices the dog days.

Bucks' impressive bench effort helps extend winning streak as playoffs approach

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 9:43pm
Kevin Porter Jr. had 20 points and seven assists, while Gary Trent Jr. scored 17 points and Bobby Portis added 14 in a balanced performance from Milwaukee's reserves.

Madison City Council incumbent's victory cemented in District 19 recount

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 7:00pm
Poll workers say this is why the public should trust elections.

18 great ideas for your Madison-area weekend

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 6:10pm
A rodeo, time warp, music and more are here to explore.

Brewers' winning streak comes to an end as Rockies outfielder delivers career day

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 5:37pm
Milwaukee failed to secure a series sweep but Jackson Chourio still managed to complete a feat only previously accomplished by Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Shohei Otani.

Albums from Miles Davis, Mary J. Blige and Elton John enter registry

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 4:30pm
LOS ANGELES — Albums from Elton John, Miles Davis, Tracy Chapman, Mary J. Blige and the cast of “Hamilton” are entering America’s audio canon, along with singles from Helen Reddy and Celine Dion and the music of “Minecraft.”

BOOKS AT A BARGAIN

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 3:00pm
A semiannual book sale presented by the Friends of UW-Madison Libraries draws literature buffs and bargain-seekers to Memorial Library to the Madison campus Thursday. Culled from donations made to the university throughout the year, the four-day spring event offers readers…

Your views

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 2:57pm
Schools can be named after leaders with flaws

4 observations from Wisconsin football's 9th spring practice

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 2:37pm
A great day for the pass rushers, a tweak in the way defensive linemen attack and more caught the eye at Thursday's spring practice.

Wisconsin Democratic Party chair Ben Wikler to step down in June

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 1:52pm
"If there was ever a time to pass the torch, this is it," said Wikler, who has served as party chair for the last six years.

Vernon Co. thief stole chainsaw, power tools from construction site

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 1:52pm
At some point between 11:00 a.m. on March 28 and 9:30 a.m. March 31, someone cut a padlock on an enclosed construction trailer at a rural De Soto job site.

Memorials begin for some killed in Dominican Republic nightclub collapse

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 1:50pm
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Memorials were taking place Thursday for a merengue star and others killed when a cement roof collapsed at a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic, as the number of dead surged to 221 and crews…

Wisconsin calls federal DEI dictate 'redundant' at best, 'unconstitutionally vague' at worst

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 1:30pm
State Department of Public Instruction asks for more information before signing off on Trump administration request.

Passover begins soon. For many Jews, the celebrations will occur amid anxieties

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 1:30pm
Passover is a major Jewish holiday, celebrated over seven or eight days each year, commemorating the exodus of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as recounted in the Bible. It is considered the most widely observed of any Jewish holiday,…

Man gets 4½ years in prison for drag-racing crash that killed retired firefighter

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 12:50pm
Michael A. Norsetter-Shiner, 40, of Madison, was drag racing at speeds of up to 107 mph when he hit a car driven by 77-year-old Rodrick B. Anderson.

Task force that includes Wisconsin warns 9 phone providers over robocalls

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 12:40pm
The task force has also shared its concerns about the providers with its federal law enforcement partners, including the Federal Communications Commission.

Madison Edgewood senior sues WIAA over eligibility to play girls lacrosse

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 12:02pm
The Crusaders transfer student is arguing she experienced multiple extenuating circumstances that prevented her from playing during her four years at a New England boarding school.

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