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'Mr. Baseball' Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer, dies at 90

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 6:05pm
MILWAUKEE — Bob Uecker, who parlayed a forgettable playing career into a punch line for movie and TV appearances as “Mr. Baseball” and a Hall of Fame broadcasting tenure, has died. He was 90.

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Thu, 01/16/2025 - 5:40pm
Is Wisconsin ready to host climate migrants?

After private school shooting, Madison School Board 'does not advocate' for return of police

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 5:33pm
The position puts the state's second-largest school district at odds with nearly all the other public school districts in Dane County.

Wisconsin men's basketball Los Angeles trip 'on schedule' amid city's devastating wildfires

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 5:33pm
The Badgers will play two games this weekend on their West Coast visit — their first-ever Big Ten matchups against Southern Cal and UCLA.

Wisconsin's House Democrats plan to skip Trump's inauguration

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 5:28pm
Wisconsin's two House Democrats will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration ceremony on Monday, instead choosing to spend Martin Luther King Jr. Day in their home districts.

Judge cancels court deadlines in 2020 election case

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 4:30pm
WASHINGTON — The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case canceled remaining court deadlines Friday while prosecutors assess “the appropriate course going forward” in light of the Republican’s presidential win.

Hands on Wisconsin: Bob Uecker makes his final home run call

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 4:30pm
The voice of the Brewers, Bob Uecker, has passed away at the age of 90. Uecker, also known as Mr. Baseball, was more than a ballplayer, sports announcer, or actor. He was a cultural icon. His knowledge of the game…

Polzin: Bob Uecker didn't just talk Milwaukee Brewers baseball, he was 'a Wisconsin treasure'

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 4:28pm
The legendary voice of the organization died Thursday at the age of 90, ending a legendary career for a man who became the face of the franchise.

Jefferson County oil spill cleanup will cost more than $1 million, Enbridge says

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 3:55pm
The faulty pipe connection that caused the spill was installed in the 1970s, the pipeline operator said in a Jan. 10 report.

Acclaimed filmmaker David Lynch had long ties to Madison, exhibited here

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 3:45pm
“Once we got to know him a little bit, he would come in from time to time and just make prints,” former director of UW-Madison's Tandem Press said in 2022.

Wisconsin football adds another position assistant with coordinator experience

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 2:54pm
Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell is hiring a fourth position assistant coach this winter.

Wisconsin reports first pediatric death from flu this season

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 2:39pm
With flu, COVID-19 and RSV on the rise, health officials say it's not too late to get vaccinated.

Medical examiner identifies man who died in police custody

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 1:59pm
The Dane County medical examiner released the name of a man who died after being taken into custody on December 31.

Man found sleeping in running construction vehicle Downtown faces 2nd OWI

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 1:05pm
The man also was cited for trespassing after the incident early Sunday morning.

Person, cat reportedly escape RV fire on East Side

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 12:20pm
Multiple 911 callers reported the RV on fire at the intersection of Dempsey Road and Pinney Street about 9:15 a.m. Wednesday.

Authorities identify Oak Creek man killed in Rock County crash

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 11:55am
The crash happened about 8:05 a.m. at the intersection of Highway Q and Highway 213 in the town of Beloit.

Fewer guns stopped at Wisconsin airport security checkpoints in 2024

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 11:10am
Six guns were stopped at Madison’s airport in 2024, up from four in 2023 and five in 2022, but down from seven in 2021, TSA said.

Penzeys sending ‘Resist!’ spice blend to thousands in Washington ahead of Trump inauguration

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 9:25am
The company describes Resist! as “nicely spicy with a hint of smokiness.” It is a mix of black pepper, salt, paprika, cayenne red pepper, white pepper, and chipotle pepper.

Wisconsin Supreme Court to take up 'legislative veto' on conversion therapy

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 8:30am
Gov. Evers claims legislative Republicans have violated the state Constitution by allowing GOP-controlled legislative committees to "impede, usurp, or obstruct basic executive branch functions."

South Side duplex damaged by possible explosion, fire

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 8:25am
The report of what sounded like an explosion at a duplex in the 3000 block of Todd Drive came in shortly after 6:30 p.m.

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