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Sun Prairie police seeking passenger who jumped from vehicle during traffic stop

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 6:55am
There is no information indicating there is an ongoing threat to the public, Sun Prairie police said.

5 questions with Madison Edgewood boys basketball's Rex Lamb

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 6:37am
From his favorite movie series to the food he enjoys the most, meet Madison Edgewood senior Rex Lamb.

Daughter of Wisconsin inmate who died in solitary sues prison officials

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 6:20am
The lawsuit alleges no one performed a psychological check on him while he was in solitary, and guards didn't give him his medication the morning he killed himself.

Why Wisconsin men's hockey is celebrating 75 seasons more than 100 years after its debut

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 6:13am
Rivals have recently celebrated a century. Here's the background on why the Badgers are only at the diamond anniversary.

Wisconsin Union's Lady Liberty moved onshore due to high temps, unstable ice

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 5:45am
The carnival began Wednesday and continues on Friday and Saturday. Other non-ice and indoor events, such as the Snow Ball formal dance and a Valentine's Day-themed event, were going ahead.

‘Top Chef’ announces dates for Wisconsin episodes

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 5:45am
The program filmed its upcoming season in Wisconsin, and was in Madison and Milwaukee over six weeks starting in late August.

Parents learn student threatened to kill classmates last year in 'serious' threat at Chippewa Falls Middle School

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 5:45am
A Chippewa Falls Middle School student triggered a police investigation into a threat of school violence or terrorism in October but the district is just informing parents of that now.

Packers' defensive coaching staff nearly complete with recent hire

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 5:40am
A third assistant was added Wednesday to new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley's staff. Here's what we know about the recent hire.

Why Wisconsin football's new defensive assistant is as motivated as ever

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 5:37am
Alex Grinch took one on the chin when he was fired at USC. Now at Wisconsin, he's driven by it.

Verona theater performs world premiere of romantic thriller

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 5:30am
VACT opens the romcom thriller 'The Red Flags' on Thursday.

UW system launches online degree one-stop shop as it looks to boost enrollment, graduation rates

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 5:30am
Previously, prospective students would need to go to each university to find out what degree programs they offered.

Poll: Joe Biden, Donald Trump deadlocked in Wisconsin 9 months out from election

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 5:30am
The latest poll underscores what is likely to be another close November election in Wisconsin, a battleground state notorious for its razor-thin margins.

Wisconsin Republicans advance tax cut plan; Gov. Tony Evers mum on support

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 5:30am
The four measures passed the Republican-controlled budget committee Wednesday on 11-4 votes, with all Democratic members opposed.

Dane County Sup. Dana Pellebon makes it a 4-way race for county executive

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 5:30am
Pellebon, State Sen. Melissa Agard, Dane County Equity and Inclusion Director Wes Sparkman and Madison Ald. Regina Vidaver all hope to succeed Joe Parisi.

Polzin: What I liked and didn't like from No. 11 Wisconsin's loss at Michigan

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 5:20am
It was a game the Badgers needed to win to get back on track. They didn't, and it won't get easier.

Why J.J. Watt was left sweaty and stunned by a hotel's gym policy

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 4:37am
The three-time NFL defensive player of the year is enjoying retirement but couldn't hold back after a surprise in the gym.

Rugged road trip comes to a conclusion for short-handed Bucks

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 4:30am
The Bucks played without Damian Lillard (sprained ankle) and Brook Lopez (personal reasons), and mostly without Khris Middleton, who left in the first quarter with a sprained ankle.

Sun Prairie West's big rally leads prep stars of the night

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 11:45pm
The Wolves faced Sun Prairie East in a key conference matchup. Here's how other sports played out Tuesday night.

Alcohol believed involved in fatal crash of speeding driver ejected from vehicle, Janesville police say

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 10:45pm
The crash happened early Monday morning on Milton Avenue near the Interstate 39/90 overpass, police said.

Person in custody after shooting deaths of bartender, husband at Elkhorn sports bar

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 10:45pm
The shootings around 12:10 a.m. Thursday killed 37-year-old Gina Weingart and 33-year-old Emerson Weingart, the Elkhorn Police Department said.

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