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3 key questions facing Wisconsin football following spring practices
Wisconsin football has things to figure out this summer. Here's a look at some of the pressing questions facing the program as it takes a bit of time off.
Experiencing ‘an extreme high,’ Packers rookies get to work for first time
The practice at Lambeau Field took place six days after the conclusion of the NFL Draft.
Brewers rally in first meeting with their former manager
Milwaukee traveled to Chicago and got the best of Craig Counsell's team Friday at Wrigley Field.
Dane County Board chair nominates Erin Welsh to fill board vacancy
Welsh describes her top issues for the 7th District as affordable housing, mental health and crisis intervention, protecting parks and sustaining natural resources.
Garding Against Cancer signature event comes together amid wild Wisconsin men's basketball offseason
Garding Against Cancer signature event is the largest in a host of events for the Badgers coach's cancer research foundation, and it continues to grow as the offseason gets busier.
Madison Fire Department parts ways with firefighter accused of selling cocaine at station
The Fire Department has secured a "formal separation agreement" with firefighter Trevor Wiggins, who is facing felony drug trafficking charges.
Man sentenced to 8 years in prison for South Side shooting
The shooting happened last year in the 2900 block of Coho Street.
McFarland Police taser, arrest man after vehicle chase
The vehicle crashed into a tree west of U.S. Highway 51 on Severson Road, police said.
Woman, 37, charged after allegedly stabbing other woman outside Monkeyshines Bar in Fitchburg
A woman faces multiple charges after she allegedly stabbed another woman outside a bar on McKee Road in Fitchburg early Friday morning.
Four charged following their arrests this week at UW-Madison protest
Three of the four were banned from the UW-Madison campus while the sole student in the group was banned from Library Mall.
The Latest | Court in Trump's hush money trial adjourns for the day following Hope Hicks' testimony
Court in Donald Trump's hush money case has adjourned for the week, following hours of testimony from ex-Trump adviser Hope Hicks. Her testimony Friday on the trial’s 11th day was the latest in a frenzied second week of witness testimony.…
Officer cleared by DOJ in fatal Janesville shooting
A Janesville police officer who fatally shot a suspect in early March has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
Dane County needs to add 7,000 housing units a year to meet demand, action plan says
The county has been leading an effort involving 17 municipalities to assess housing efforts and identify priorities for collaboration.
Bucks veteran point guard threw ball at fans, dismissed reporter after season-ending loss
The 35-year-old's actions quickly arose as the broadcast showed an incident with Pacers fans late in a Game 6 blowout loss.
Hands on Wisconsin: Mount Horeb community supports itself after shooting
The community of Mount Horeb, about 20 minutes southwest of Madison, was shook by a school shooting this week.
21 great ideas for your weekend in and around Madison
Art is everywhere you look this weekend.
3-star recruit with skyrocketing interest commits to Wisconsin football
The Gopher State has been good to the Badgers, who added another recruit from the state. Here's what we know.
President Joe Biden to return to Wisconsin on Wednesday with stop in Racine
Trump and Biden are locked in a neck-and-neck matchup in the battleground state, according to a Marquette Law School poll released last month.
DeForest football's 'unicorn' recruit finds fit with Big 12 school
Size and athleticism drew college football coaches to DeForest in pursuit of a pass-catching tight end.
Rookie cornerback begins Packers career with 'a permanent chip on my shoulder'
The Big Ten product has vowed to use his freefall in the 2024 NFL Draft as motivation. Here's how the corner is preparing for Green Bay's first rookie minicamp practice.