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Wisconsin women's hockey has WCHA player of the year, 3 as national award finalists

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 2:28pm
The sophomore's surge continued with the award as the league's top player, and two teammates joined her as Patty Kazmaier Award finalists.

Feds investigating suspected smuggling at Wisconsin prison, 11 workers suspended in probe

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 1:58pm
The probe was launched after multiple sweeps of Waupun housing units revealed people in the prison were obtaining prohibited items such as cellphones and illegal drugs.

Madison Fire Department internship aims to diversify the public safety workforce

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 1:30pm
The Madison Fire Department hopes to recruit more historically underrepresented groups to fire and emergency medical service professions.

Former Wisconsin AD Barry Alvarez says college football is 'out of control and unsustainable'

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 12:23pm
Former Badgers coach and AD Barry Alvarez warns that the current model of college football needs 'drastic changes.'

Wisconsin football lands commitment from nearby 3-star defensive lineman

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 12:16pm
The Wisconsin football program didn't have to travel far to land a commitment from a three-star defensive line recruit.

Wisconsin gets two cheeses into the top 20 at the World Championship Cheese Contest

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 12:15pm
The top three, including best of of show will be announced at 2 p.m. today.

Candidate Q&A: Sun Prairie City Council, District 4

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 5:30pm
Profiles of candidates vying for public office in April.

Wisconsin appeals court says regulators must develop PFAS restrictions before mandating clean-up

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 4:31pm
Environmental regulators can't unilaterally force polluters to clean up contamination from so-called forever chemicals without going through the Legislature to establish specific limits on the compounds, a state appellate court ruled Wednesday.

In Madison visit, Kamala Harris highlights Democrats' efforts to win over blue-collar workers

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 4:31pm
Harris' speech highlighted the administration's goal of bolstering Democrats' blue-collar support in the battleground state as the 2024 election approaches.

Wisconsin men's basketball junior guard back at practice, feeling 'ready to go'

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 3:58pm
The key Badgers reserve has practiced three times this week as he works toward a return to game action.

Camera footage from impounded vehicle could yield clues to missing Wisconsin Dells boy

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 3:30pm
Two Rivers Police are reviewing camera footage from a "vehicle of interest" in the search for missing 3-year-old Elijah Vue, of Wisconsin Dells.

Wisconsin women's hockey has top forward, top defender in WCHA awards

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 2:21pm
A pair of Badgers sophomores were chosen as the league's best at their positions.

Watch as the gooey goodness of raclette is judged at the World Championship Cheese Contest

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 2:20pm
The cheese, popular in Europe where it is typically melted over boiled potatoes, has for the first time its own category in the contest.

Candidate Q&A: Shorewood Hills Village Board

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 12:50pm
Profiles of candidates vying for public office in April.

Man wanted for burglaries arrested on way to sentencing for similar crimes, Madison police say

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 12:40pm
Daniel P. Oheron, 31, was arrested on his way to a sentencing hearing and faces new tentative charges of burglary and five counts of bail jumping, Madison police said.

Open Jim: How warm is the seat under Wisconsin men's basketball coach Greg Gard?

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 12:15pm
BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers questions from readers in his weekly mailbag.

Meriter decides to keep unit that eases emergency hospital admissions

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 11:30am
The goal is to ease the flow of patients from emergency rooms to hospital beds.

UW-Madison is getting its new engineering building. What happens now?

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 11:25am
On Wednesday, Gov. Tony Evers signed a measure that gives about $740 million in funding for capital investments to the Universities of Wisconsin, including funds for the new engineering building that rallied massive industry support.

Madison School District proposes teacher wage freeze for 2024-25 school year

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 11:20am
Madison Teachers Inc., which represents about 2,700 members including psychologists, school counselors, social workers and teachers, is asking for a 4.12% pay increase, the maximum increase allowed.

City Council begins tough conversation on closing $27 million deficit for 2025

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 11:15am
No final decisions were made Tuesday, but council members voiced support for city staff and services and looking to a referendum to raise property above state levy limits.

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