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Bears are bigger threat to people than wolves in Wisconsin | Dave Slezewski
Sen. Rob Stafsholt, R-New Richmond, and Rep. Chanz Greene, R-Grand View, are both bear hunters who support Assembly Bill 687, which would require a population goal in the state’s wolf management plan.
Average Madison property tax going up 11%, driven largely by school referendums
More than half of Madison property taxpayers’ bills go toward funding the school district, which received voter approval on two referendums last year.
Longtime site of Birrenkott Appliance store on Atwood eyed for redevelopment
TriNova Ventures is proposing a four-story apartment building with 31 units and about 3,800 square feet of first-floor retail space at Atwood and Fair Oaks.
Polzin: These fans want their 'hero' coaching Wisconsin football, not against the Packers
Jim Leonhard has kept a low profile since leaving the Badgers. His father says he's enjoying life in the NFL with the red-hot Denver Broncos.
Packers' surging offensive line to face tall task in Broncos' defensive front
Green Bay's offensive front has found more consistency after some early struggles and will be put to the test in Denver.
Area high school conferences could see makeover after realignment proposals advanced
Changes to the Badger Conference as well as new-look conferences in boys lacrosse and boys volleyball could be coming for Madison-area teams after the WIAA advanced its latest proposals Tuesday.
How a steady freshman forward has 'immersed himself' in Wisconsin men's basketball
The 6-foot-10 freshman has impressed since entering the starting lineup three games ago, providing a solid level of play for a team that has been in need of consistency.
Freshman middle blocker provides Wisconsin volleyball with needed boost vs. Stanford
The Badgers advanced to the Elite Eight with the freshman serving up aces to flip the momentum.
2 Wisconsin redistricting lawsuits likely won't be resolved by 2026 midterms
It's unlikely the lawsuits seeking to redraw district boundaries that currently favor Republicans will be resolved before the midterms, despite an attorney for Democratic voters arguing Friday in court that there’s still time to enact new maps for the November…
Wisconsin volleyball takes down Stanford to reach Elite Eight
The Badgers will get a second crack at Texas, which beat Wisconsin early this season. The winner will advance to the Final Four.
Tumbling technology titans drag down market
NEW YORK — More drops for superstar artificial-intelligence stocks knocked Wall Street off its record heights Friday.
Dane County gets 1 proposal to overhaul Coliseum at Alliant Energy Center
The county is looking for a partner to help it make the aging Coliseum competitive and profitable.
Abundant Life Christian School issues statement marking a year since fatal school shooting
School officials have declined to answer questions related to marking one year since the shooting, but released a statement and a video addressing the events of the last year.
Frigid weekend arrives: What to know, including cancellations
Some Madison events slated for this weekend have been canceled or changed because of the expected frigid weather.
Sen. Ron Johnson asks DOJ to investigate Wisconsin judge in former Trump attorney's case
Former Trump attorney Jim Troupis alleges the judge overseeing his forgery case received help writing an order. The judge has denied the claim.
Cascade Mountain optimistic for a big year after winter weather arrives early
The last two mild winters have not been easy for the ski resort, but early winter weather in 2025 has it off to a solid start.
Woman killed in shooting on Beloit’s north side
Beloit police said the shooting was an isolated incident and there is no danger to the community.
Star running back's availability remains unclear for Packers ahead of matchup with Broncos
The talented rusher has a combined 169 yards rushing across Green Bay's past two games, but a persistent knee injury has left his Week 15 status up in the air.
A revived Taj, with bar, set to open next week
The sons of Taj Indian Restaurant’s owners have revived the restaurant, which closed in 2019.
Despite late push for funds, WisconsinEye to pause operations on Monday
A message on WisconsinEye’s website notes that programming will resume “when adequate funds are contributed to cover the network’s 2026 operational budget.”






