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How Wisconsin wrestlers fared at the NCAA Championships

Sun, 03/24/2024 - 4:15am
One athlete joined rare company with a high placement over the weekend in Kansas City.

Mendota Marsh: If you zone it, they will come

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 6:40am
Lewis Crane complains to Oscar Fox about potential changes to zoning in Madison in this week's Mendota Marsh.

A breakaway save told everything about Wisconsin goalie's demeanor in Frozen Four win

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 6:37am
Wisconsin needed a big save in the third period and the freshman delivered to keep the Badgers in the lead in the Frozen Four semifinals.

Madison Night Market expands to Capitol Square for 2024 season

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 5:55am
This year's market dates are from 5-9 p.m. on May 9, June 13, Aug. 8, Sept. 12 and Oct. 17.

Wisconsin lawmakers overhauled schools with the 'science of reading'. What does that mean?

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 5:50am
Wisconsin is among dozens of other states that have passed similar legislation in recent years in attempt to improve student reading.

Federal judge temporarily blocks plans for a power line in Mississippi River wildlife refuge

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 5:45am
The judge said he wants to see documents detailing the lead-up to the project's approval.

District attorneys decline to charge Trump committee, Wisconsin state representative over alleged funding scheme

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 5:45am
If district attorneys in contiguous counties also decline to pursue charges, the commission can forward the matter directly to Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul.

Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher to step down early

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 5:45am
Gallagher, R-Green Bay, said in a statement he will resign from Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District effective April 19.

Polzin: Unfixed weaknesses should lead to soul-searching for Wisconsin basketball leadership

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 5:40am
The Badgers' run of early exits in March Madness is something Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh has to consider as he evaluates the state of Greg Gard's program.

Erratic performance causes Wisconsin men's basketball to lose control of season

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 5:35am
The Badgers fell victim to the same issues that plagued them at their worst moments of the season. But they lost control quicker and worse than at any point.

Freezing temperatures are up next, so Madison tells residents to clear sidewalks

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 5:30am
Free sand is available at parks around Madison.

2 Madison school administrators are vying for superintendent positions in other districts

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 5:30am
One is a finalist for Monona Grove and the other is a semifinalist for the Robbinsdale School District in Minnesota.

Veterans Day now a Dane County holiday, weeks after Indigenous People's Day added

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 5:30am
Debate around making Indigenous People's Day a county holiday earlier this year veered into why U.S. veterans should be honored as well.

Sexual misconduct by school staff, volunteers now explicitly barred in Wisconsin

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 5:30am
The provisions are among several Gov. Tony Evers signed into law on Friday, after signing several bills and vetoing others earlier this week.

Madison's Sonic Foundry files for receivership, seeks to avoid insolvency

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 5:30am
Sonic Foundry is a Madison information technology company that was founded in 1991.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's upset loss to James Madison

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 5:20am
The Badgers couldn't overcome their worst first half of the season in a wire-to-wire loss. Here's what we learned.

Polzin: What I liked and didn't like from Wisconsin basketball's upset loss to James Madison

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 5:20am
The Wisconsin men's basketball team ran its drought of reaching the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament to seven years with Friday's loss.

Wisconsin men's basketball sharpshooter sets program freshman record

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 5:20am
It's the second straight season a Badgers freshman record fell. It was in unceremonious fashion Friday, however, but a welcome development.

Driver charged with bicyclist's death said he thought 'thud' was shifting equipment in van, complaint says

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 5:15am
"It is without question he should have known that he hit a person," a Dane County prosecutor said in court Friday.

Tool mishap during arrest operation may have sparked shooting, state agent's colleague testifies

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 5:15am
Did a tool for breaking open vehicles accidentally strike a shield and prompt gunshots? A state agent says "possibly."

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