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After surprise victory, Madison's first transgender council member will stay in office
"When trans people show up and get elected that's a huge, huge statement, and it's resistance," said Ald. Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford.
Wisconsin men's basketball remains among country's elites in final AP ranking
See where the Badgers landed in the final Associated Press men's college basketball rankings of the season.
Trump's revokes legal status for migrants who entered the US on CBP One app
MCALLEN, Texas — Migrants who were temporarily allowed to live in the United States by using a Biden-era online appointment app have been told to leave the country “immediately,” officials said Monday. It was unclear how many beneficiaries would be…
3 takeaways as Wisconsin football secures commitment from 3-star cornerback
The Badgers went back to a state they've successfully mined talent from to land a new 2026 recruit.
In sharply divided vote, UW-Madison faculty condemn crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests
At one point, faculty voted to cut off discussion, even as people remained in line to speak, after a handful of contentious comments prompted some to walk out.
Wisconsin women's basketball lands transfer commitment from former top-60 recruit (copy)
The Badgers added a guard with Final Four experience as their first incoming transfer under coach Robin Pingeton. Here's who is coming to Madison.
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Hearing begins for $2.8 billion NCAA settlement, could lock in seismic changes for college sports
OAKLAND, Calif. — The landmark $2.8 billion settlement that will impact every corner of college athletics in the months ahead had its final hearing Monday, including athletes who criticized the sprawling plan as confusing and one that undervalued them, and…
Brewers acquire RHP Quinn Priester from Red Sox as they seek boost for injury-riddled pitching staff (copy)
MILWAUKEE — Right-handed pitcher Quinn Priester went from Boston to Milwaukee in a trade Monday that sends the Red Sox outfield prospect Yophery Rodriguez, a competitive balance selection in the upcoming draft and a player to be named.
Wisconsin men's basketball lands coveted transfer point guard with Final Four experience (copy)
To address a need at point guard, the Badgers brought in an experienced one who has been to a Final Four. What to know about Wisconsin's new addition.
The Masters: When it starts, how to watch, betting odds for golf's first major of 2025 (copy)
Scottie Scheffler and the rest of golf's best players have gathered again at Augusta National for the Masters. The defending champion will be trying for a third green jacket when the tournament begins Thursday with Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and…
How a former Wisconsin football assistant's new job affects his Badgers buyout amount (copy)
The amount the former Badgers coach is making as a head coach doesn't cover what Wisconsin owed him in a buyout.
One combined Final Four? Talks of a joint NCAA Tournament showcase for the men and women resurface (copy)
TAMPA, Fla. — Millions tuned in to watch women’s basketball powerhouses UConn and South Carolina dominate in the Final Four on Friday. Many more watched Houston and Florida stun their opponents in the men’s Final Four a day later.
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3 takeaways from Wisconsin football's 2026 edge defender commitment
Two key trends continued for the Badgers in securing a commitment from a 3-star defensive front player on Monday. Here's what to know about the 6-foot-7 outside linebacker.
Michael Gableman agrees to surrender law license over flawed 2020 election probe
The former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice was accused of disrupting court, insulting attorneys and committing records violations