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3 takeaways from Wisconsin football landing 3-star safety recruit

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 4:17pm
The Badgers are up to a dozen recruits in the 2026 recruiting class. Learn more about a speedy safety addition here.

Dilly Dally the sea turtle returns to the ocean after flipper amputation

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 3:50pm
JUNO BEACH, Fla. — An adolescent loggerhead sea turtle named Dilly Dally crawled into the Atlantic Ocean Wednesday morning, months after having a front flipper amputated at a Florida turtle hospital.

Wisconsin shelters seeking foster homes to help with 'kitten season'

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 3:39pm
"Every kennel is full," said Sauk County Humane Society Executive Director Dana Madalon.

Israel strikes Iran's nuclear sites; Iran retaliates with missile barrage (copy)

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 3:15pm
Israel launched blistering attacks on the heart of Iran's nuclear and military structure Friday. Iran retaliated by unleashing scores of ballistic missiles on Israel late Friday.

Wisconsin men's basketball draws familiar nonconference opponent for Rady Children's Invitational

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 3:07pm
The Badgers will have a chance to right the wrongs of a game two seasons ago in a rematch next season.

The lone passenger who survived the deadly Air India crash sparks interest in other sole survivors (copy)

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 1:12pm
The notion that only one person survived the Air India plane crash that killed 241 people on board Thursday sparked interest on social media about how that could happen and if such a thing happened before.

Milwaukee Bucks mourn death of Bob Wanek, who worked with team for over 50 years

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 12:37pm
The team's official scorer and crew chief spent several decades with Milwaukee, overseeing the growth of the team and its pair of NBA championships.

Man arrested after injuring teen in domestic incident on Far East Side

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 12:20pm
Officers sent to a residence in the 3300 block of Ambassador Drive found a teenager with visible injuries who was unable to call police for help.

March for Life Wisconsin rescheduled amid safety concerns over national protests

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 12:13pm
“In the interest of ensuring the safety of our attendees, including families with children, this joyful and peaceful march to protect every human life has been rescheduled,” the group said.

2 investigations at Cottage Grove middle school preceded attack on family

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 11:50am
Several students' phones were confiscated, and six students were ultimately charged with possession of child pornography, exposing a child to harmful material or both.

Peralta, Brewers hand the Cardinals their 6th straight loss with victory

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 10:53am
Freddy Peralta struck out six over six innings of one-run ball and the Milwaukee Brewers scraped out just enough against Erick Fedde for a over the St. Louis Cardinals Friday.

Brewers trade RHP Aaron Civale to White Sox for 1B Andrew Vaughn

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 10:50am
The Brewers moved quickly after they removed Aaron Civale from their rotation and the veteran right-hander said he wanted to remain a starter even if it meant leaving Milwaukee.

Madison police seeking to identify man who sexually groped teen on North Side

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 9:55am
The girl was walking in the area of Troy Drive and Northport Drive around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday when a man inappropriately touched her, Madison police said.

Third-generation circus performer Carson Howell returns to Circus World

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 9:45am
"I've spent tons of time on these grounds," he said. "They're like a second home."

Third-generation circus performer Carson Howell returns to Circus World

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 9:45am
"I've spent tons of time on these grounds," he said. "They're like a second home."

Madison police investigating report of people trying to open vehicle doors on Far East Side

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 8:20am
A person called for police shortly before 2:15 a.m. after seeing several people trying to open doors on vehicles in the 1200 block Southridge Drive.

Report of 2 people passed out in vehicle in Fitchburg leads to 7th OWI for 1

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 7:50am
At about 9 p.m. Saturday, a person reported two unconscious people in a vehicle with its engine running in the 2900 block of Ochalla Drive, Fitchburg police said.

Kathleen Parker: Tyranny is never far from America’s front door

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 7:48am
As Los Angeles confronts violent protests against military deployments for migrant arrests, Hannah Arendt’s warnings decades ago about totalitarian threats to democratic institutions seem increasingly prophetic.

New Atwood Music Hall launches with a who's who of the Madison music scene

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 7:25am
The 10,000-square-foot space on Winnebago Street was originally constructed for a church but on Friday will open as Madison's newest entertainment venue.

Man pulls gun during fishing dispute in Grant County

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 7:10am
Two people who were fishing near each other had their lines become tangled and that led to an argument during which the gun was pulled, authorities said.

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