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4 Dane County school districts have school referendums on the April ballot

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 9:00am
More than 80 school districts around the state are asking voters next month to give them more money via operational or capital referendums.

Wisconsin football's recruiting staff on rule changes, keeping in-state players home and more

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 8:45am
BadgerExtra caught up with two key members of Wisconsin's recruiting staff. Here's what they had to say about a variety of topics.

Hands on Wisconsin: Gandalf visits Epic campus on quest to save Middle Earth

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 7:15am
Epic Systems, one of the premier medical software companies in the world, is expanding its fantastical headquarters in Verona.

Restaurant planned for former Lane's Bakery space in Madison

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 2:15pm
Madison's Community Development Authority, which owns the property, is expected to meet Thursday about the former Lane's Bakery space.

Bipartisan lawmakers criticize state Senate for 'unfortunate death' of ballot processing bill

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 1:45pm
The legislation aimed to speed up vote counting by allowing clerks to begin processing absentee ballots on the day before Wisconsin elections.

Senate rejects 8 of Gov. Tony Evers' appointees, including 2 from the UW Board of Regents

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 1:25pm
The rejection of John Miller and Dana Wachs continues the chamber's trend of firing many of Evers' appointees.

Sophomore guard headlines Wisconsin men's basketball's group of All-Big Ten honorees

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 1:06pm
The Badgers had several players earn Big Ten basketball awards after a fifth-place finish in the conference standings.

Candidate Q&A: New Glarus School Board

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 12:50pm
Profiles of candidates vying for public office in April.

Jury finds man guilty in fatal stabbings of 2 women in Green Bay

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 12:35pm
Richard Sotka, 49, was found guilty of charges that included two counts of first-degree intentional homicide for the killings of Rhonda Cegelski, 58, and Paula O’Connor, 53.

Wisconsin football's latest assistant coach's salary revealed

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 12:33pm
A look at Badgers defensive line coach E.J. Whitlow's new contract and Wisconsin's assistant salary pool with the staff finalized.

Verona school district confirms teacher linked to racist trope email is on administrative leave

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 11:50am
The teacher later sent an apology email after he said had been informed of how some might connect the link he sent to a centuries-old racist trope.

Marv Miller, founder of Greenbush Bakery and legendary talker, dies

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 11:45am
Miller died Friday at 82 after four years of kidney dialysis. He founded Greenbush, known for its doughnuts, in 1996.

Wisconsin DNR asks for no outdoor burning due to elevated fire danger

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 11:40am
The National Weather Service said breezy southwest winds and low relative humidity in the 20-30% range are creating the elevated fire conditions, primarily for areas north and west of a line from Madison to Fond du Lac.

How experts view Wisconsin basketball's NCAA Tournament projections entering the postseason

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 11:39am
Here's the draw experts see the Badgers getting in the NCAA Tournament as they head into the Big Ten tournament.

Madison police increasing traffic enforcement in 2024

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 10:55am
The additional enforcement is being funded by traffic overtime grants provided by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

Former Packers star reportedly signs with hated rival

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 10:15am
There has been shortage of former Packers standouts who have moved on to play for the Vikings.

Kohl’s Corp. fiscal Q4 profit handily beats expectations, revenue narrowly misses

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 10:10am
The Menomonee Falls-based retailer reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $186 million, or $1.67 per share, on revenue of $5.96 billion.

Recall petition against Wisconsin Speaker Robin Vos appears to fall short of needed signatures

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 10:00am
The crux of the issue is whether signatures collected from the newly redrawn 63rd Assembly District lines, but outside the current district boundaries, can be included.

Dear Black Future asks people to sum up their hopes in just 4 words

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 9:10am
The idea behind the Dear Black Future project is to collect as many letters as possible, all written with just four words, to detail aspirations for the Black community.

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