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Don't give Donald Trump blank check for military interventions | Michael Herring

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 5:00am
As if President Donald Trump's actions to date have not been outrageous enough, he's now decided to invade Venezuela and arrest its president.

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

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 5:00am
Badgers forward Quinn Finley reversed his fortune from Friday night with a pair of goals to lead Wisconsin to a sweep over the Seawolves. Here's what stood out.

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

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 4:15am
The Badgers scored four special-teams goals, including a key short-handed score by Adéla Šapovalivová for a two-goal lead. Here's what happened in Duluth.

Econ Quiz for Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 9:00pm
By tradition or mere habit, many households begin the New Year by assessing their financial situation and making plans to meet their debt obligations and savings goals. For this week, we are updating a classic Econ Quiz on consumer debt.

Former 4-star edge defender joins Wisconsin football from transfer portal

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 3:56pm
The Badgers were in hot pursuit of a talented edge defender in the 2025 high school recruiting cycle. They landed him out of the transfer portal a year later.

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

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 2:37pm
The Badgers notched a ranked victory, handing the Wolverines their first loss of the season.

3 takeaways from Wisconsin landing a 4-star TE, the top in-state 2027 recruit

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 2:19pm
A highly-regarded prospect will stay close to home after committing to Wisconsin during the Navy All-American Game.

How to watch the Packers face the Bears in Saturday's Wild Card matchup

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 1:09pm
Green Bay and Chicago will meet for the third time this season, with the game being exclusively streamed on Prime Video.

Wisconsin men's basketball forward to miss 2nd-straight game

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 10:37am
The sophomore averages 9.4 points per game to lead Wisconsin's second unit.

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.

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