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Former Wisconsin men's basketball coach a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame finalist

Sat, 02/17/2024 - 5:25am
Bo Ryan, Wisconsin's coach of 15 years before retiring in December 2015, is one of 14 finalists in consideration for the 2024 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class.

How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin men's basketball vs. Iowa

Sat, 02/17/2024 - 5:20am
The Wisconsin men's basketball team will try to sweep the season series against Iowa when they play Saturday. Here's how to catch the action.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin men's hockey's overtime loss to last-place Ohio State

Sat, 02/17/2024 - 4:45am
The Badgers men's hockey team couldn't hold a pair of third-period leads and lost in overtime. Here's how it happened.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin women's hockey's overtime win over Minnesota

Sat, 02/17/2024 - 4:45am
Laila Edwards' goal made up for a late penalty as the Badgers won the opener of the Border Battle series. Here's how it happened.

'Back on the map': McFarland racks up gold on road back to first Division 2 state title since 2012

Sat, 02/17/2024 - 3:55am
The Spartans won seven events, including a relays sweep with a pair of state records.

Stoughton junior repeats as WIAA Division 2 breaststroke champion

Sat, 02/17/2024 - 3:50am
The Vikings' Julian Callender was thrilled to be joined on the podium by teammate Gavin Reiser.

This Madison Edgewood senior wanted `one last year with my friends' during swimming season

Sat, 02/17/2024 - 3:50am
Jaxon VandenBrook returned to compete in high school swimming after swimming on the club level a year ago. He wrapped up his career at the WIAA Division 2 state meet.

How Monona Grove boys swimmer overcame senior late season illness to reach Division 2 state podium

Sat, 02/17/2024 - 3:50am
Ethan Johnson's push for a return to the WIAA Division 2 state championships nearly never started. It ended with the Silver Eagles senior on the medal stand.

Mount Horeb rolls behind star guard's performance to lead prep stars of the night

Sat, 02/17/2024 - 3:40am
The sharpshooter scored 31 points against Portage. Here's how other sports played out Friday night.

Woman arrested for injuring another woman in fight using brass knuckles, Madison police say

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 10:45pm
The woman who was injured was taken to a local hospital for treatment, Madison police said.

Man arrested for OWI after crashing into traffic pole on Far East Side, Madison police say

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 10:45pm
The driver was taken to a hospital and processed for OWI, then jailed on tentative charges of possession of fentanyl, felony bail jumping, resisting and a probation hold, police said.

2 Missouri men arrested in armed home invasion in Dodge County, authorities say

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 10:45pm
The two men are in custody in Missouri and facing extradition back to Wisconsin for their initial court appearances, authorities said.

Local digest for Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 6:11pm
Fire damages Dane County plastics firm; no cause yet

Democrats see Republican ruse to protect speaker in map bill; records show no partisan intent

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 6:50am
The provision Democrats suspected was a GOP attempt to protect their top legislator was, in fact, something that nonpartisan legislative bill drafters put in the bill.

How Wisconsin athletes are benefiting from a unique NIL deal with Madison's Exact Sciences

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 6:45am
A local bio-tech giant is giving eight Badgers athletes career counseling and other benefits through a new NIL program soon to be announced.

Assembly passes divisive power competition bill, proposed limits to DEI initiatives

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 6:40am
The transmission competition bill has been opposed by consumer advocates and the free-market conservative group Americans for Prosperity.

5 Madison, WiscNews girls basketball teams that are battle-tested

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 6:22am
These teams have been through the ringer battling top-ranked teams, but still found success as postseason nears on Feb. 20.

American Girl to close its corporate offices in Middleton, cutting 30 jobs

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 5:45am
American Girl will close its Middleton corporate offices by spring, parent company Mattel said, and will cut 30 jobs as a result.

3 reasons why several high-major programs are contacting this 2026 in-state guard

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 5:43am
The Badgers are among four teams contacting the Mount Horeb sophomore. Here's why schools are showing interest in his game.

3 new businesses are coming to Hilldale Shopping Center

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 5:40am
One business expects to open this month and the other two will open in the summer.

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