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Attack on Venezuela feels like the film 'Wag the Dog' | Daniel Elsass

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 10:07am
I wonder if President Donald Trump's advisors, such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are basing U.S. foreign policy on old movies?

Hundreds rally at Wisconsin Capitol to mourn woman shot by ICE, protest federal immigration enforcement

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 8:00am
Community groups in Madison held a vigil for Renee Nicole Good on the steps of the state capitol, while also demonstrating against Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s growing presence in major U.S. cities.

Beloved philanthropist Jerry Frautschi dies at 94

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 6:00am
W. Jerome Frautschi, the peerless Madison philanthropist whose $205 million gift to build the Overture Center in Downtown Madison was the single largest gift to the arts in U.S. history, died Thursday while vacationing in Florida.

Looking back at Jerry Frautschi’s $205 million gift that changed the arts — and Madison

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 5:55am
Jerry Frautschi’s $205 million support of the Overture Center remains the single largest contribution to the arts in U.S. history.

Packers' cornerback ready to get back at rival Bears in the playoffs

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 5:40am
Green Bay's starting outside cornerback went from hero in the first matchup with Chicago to having the Bears get the best of him two weeks later.

Packers' Trevon Diggs wants to make the most of unexpected playoff opportunity

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 5:35am
The unexpected opportunity with Green Bay gives the Cowboys' 2021 All-Pro a chance to rejuvenate a career that had gone downhill.

Why Wisconsin football can have more than 105 players on the roster

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 5:25am
The Badgers and other college football teams aren't yet in the age of the hard roster limit of 105 players. Here's why.

'We needed one for sure,' and a fourth-liner chipped in for Wisconsin men's hockey

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 5:03am
Sophomore Ryan Botterill gave the Badgers some needed breathing room against Alaska Anchorage, part of career-best performance.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin men's hockey's win over Alaska Anchorage

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 5:00am
The Badgers turned a close game into a runaway win with a four-goal third period. Here's how it happened at the Kohl Center.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin women's hockey's shootout loss at Minnesota Duluth

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 4:45am
The Badgers returned from a 34-day break but their offensive finishing wasn't up to speed. Here's what happened in Duluth, Minnesota.

'I had to go': Highly rated outside hitter makes decision to join Wisconsin volleyball early

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 4:30am
The incoming freshman initially wanted to stay home for one more season of club volleyball, but ultimately decided to get a head start on her next adventure in life.

Giannis stops LeBron twice in final minute to help Bucks rally past Lakers

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 4:15am
Giannis Antetokounmpo blocked a shot by James and stole the ball from him on consecutive possessions in the final minute as Milwaukee pulled out the road victory.

Former Sun Prairie West principal being charged with failure to report child abuse

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 3:55pm
Jennifer Ploeger was one of several current or former district employees criticized in an investigation into the district’s response to allegations against a former dean of students.

Stocks set records on mixed jobs data

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 3:37pm
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks hit more records Friday after a mixed report on the U.S. job market, one that may delay another cut to interest rates by the Federal Reserve but does not slam the door on it.

Defensive lineman from FCS national runner-up Illinois State transferring to Wisconsin

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 3:03pm
The Badgers brought in a third defensive lineman of the cycle Friday, securing the commitment of an FCS standout from a small town near the Wisconsin state line.

Canada's roster gives Wisconsin women's hockey more players in Olympics than ever before

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 2:57pm
Four former Badgers players are returning to Canada's Olympic team after winning gold four years ago, and another is set for her Olympic debut.

Wisconsin teen who killed prison guard in fistfight pleads guilty but claims mental illness

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 2:51pm
Javarius Hurd, 17, pleaded guilty to homicide but contends he doesn't deserve prison time because he was mentally ill and not responsible for his actions.

5 questions with Stoughton girls basketball's Emma Trautsch

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 2:27pm
Sophomore guard Emma Trautsch shares her pregame superstitions, top song of 2025 and more after Stoughton's game against Madison Edgewood

Van Orden joins 16 other House Republicans to extend ACA subsidies

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 2:24pm
Van Orden's support for continuing the enhanced subsidies was grudging. “I should not have to vote for a temporary patch to ​a broken system," he said.

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