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Robot rabbits the latest tool in Florida battle to control invasive Burmese pythons

Mon, 09/01/2025 - 10:30am
They look, move and smell like rabbits a Burmese python would love to eat. But these bunnies are robots meant to lure the invasive snakes out of their hiding spots.

Lightning bolts can be long ... but this long? Really?

Mon, 09/01/2025 - 9:55am
Question: What is the longest lightning bolt?

Wisconsin judge will resign, won’t face criminal charges for jailing concrete contractor

Mon, 09/01/2025 - 7:10am
Outagamie County Judge Mark McGinnis acknowledged through an attorney that he could have handled the matter differently.

This could be Wisconsin's last Labor Day under Act 10

Mon, 09/01/2025 - 6:15am
A Dane County judge has already ordered the restoration of collective bargaining powers for public workers. A liberal state Supreme Court will likely decide the matter.

Madison's Harmony apartments eyeing brighter future after years of trauma, neglect

Mon, 09/01/2025 - 5:55am
Police calls are way down at the complex on Madison's Far East Side in what authorities are calling 'a year of resilience.'

'Miss Vicky' addresses childhood trauma one visit at a time

Mon, 09/01/2025 - 5:50am
Madison Police Officer Victoria Wickersheim rolls up to work in blue jeans and sneakers, the only evidence of her job being a duty vest marked "police."

5 things to know about Wisconsin football's next opponent, Middle Tennessee State

Mon, 09/01/2025 - 5:37am
The Badgers look to start the season 2-0 with a matchup against Middle Tennessee State. Here's what to know about the Blue Raiders.

3 things we learned from high school football in Week 2

Mon, 09/01/2025 - 5:03am
Two area teams delivered big plays on offense and defense, while another rebounded with the return of an all-conference running back. Here are three things we learned in Week 2.

Thanasis Antetokounmpo returns to Bucks after missing last season with Achilles tendon injury

Mon, 09/01/2025 - 4:30am
Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the older brother of two-time MVP and Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, played for Milwaukee from 2019-24.

Digest 9-01

Mon, 09/01/2025 - 12:00am
BASKETBALL Giannis, Greece advance in EuroBasket

Why former players suing Wisconsin say complaint policy is 'deficient by design' (copy)

Mon, 09/01/2025 - 12:00am
Wisconsin said no one made formal complaints about two former coaches, but athletes criticized the athletic department’s procedure to report claims.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin volleyball's match vs. Texas (copy)

Mon, 09/01/2025 - 12:00am
The Badgers had their shortcomings painfully pointed out to them Sunday by a loaded Texas team in a top-10 showdown at the Kohl Center.

Brewers let club record, sweep slip away as Blue Jays take series finale (copy)

Mon, 09/01/2025 - 12:00am
William Contreras hit a two-run home run and Brice Turang added a solo shot, but the Brewers failed to set a club record with a 22nd win in August.

Polzin: Wisconsin volleyball's growing pains on display in loss to Texas (copy)

Mon, 09/01/2025 - 12:00am
Getting swept left the Badgers "ticked off" and "irritated." Their first defeat also left Kelly Sheffield's new roster with plenty to learn.

MLB Roundup 9-01

Mon, 09/01/2025 - 12:00am
DENVER — Pinch-hitter Mickey Moniak hit a walk-off RBI triple, Tanner Gordon struck out a career-high nine and the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep.

The Packers hope to contend for the Super Bowl. It starts with being better in their division (copy)

Mon, 09/01/2025 - 12:00am
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers are going all-in as they look to return the Vince Lombardi Trophy to Titletown this season.

Firefighters respond to camper fire on Madison's East Side

Sun, 08/31/2025 - 9:15pm
No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire remains under investigation, fire officials said.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin volleyball's match vs. Texas

Sun, 08/31/2025 - 6:33pm
The Badgers had their shortcomings painfully pointed out to them Sunday by a loaded Texas team in a top-10 showdown at the Kohl Center.

Polzin: Wisconsin volleyball's growing pains on display in loss to Texas

Sun, 08/31/2025 - 5:17pm
Getting swept left the Badgers "ticked off" and "irritated." Their first defeat also left Kelly Sheffield's new roster with plenty to learn.

Local digest for Monday, Sept. 1, 2025

Sun, 08/31/2025 - 5:08pm
Police: Video caught caregiver’s abuse

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