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3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's 2nd summer open practice

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 4:21pm
Austin Rapp fired away from 3, and more notes from likely the last look at the Badgers until the preseason.

Alphabet and AI stocks nudge Wall Street to more records

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 3:46pm
NEW YORK — Wall Street inched to more records Thursday as gains for Alphabet and artificial-intelligence stocks helped make up for Tesla’s steep tumble.

Obituary index for Fri., July 25

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 2:14pm
WAGENER, Walter Lee, 89

Head of Madison social services agency charged in domestic dispute

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 2:00pm
Brandi Grayson-Tuck is the founder and CEO of Urban Triage.

Reaction to Gov. Tony Evers’ announcement not to seek a third term

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 1:20pm
Evers’ eagerly awaited announcement was the political equivalent of firing the starting pistol in next year’s race for governor.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers will not seek a third term

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 1:03pm
Thursday's announcement sets the stage for the first open race for Wisconsin's executive office in 16 years.

3 arrested after robbing man of wallet and keys on East Side

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 12:35pm
The man said he was threatened by a group of people in a nearby pickup who stole his wallet and keys when a man pulled out a set of brass knuckles.

Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 12:24pm
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Hulk Hogan, a mustachioed, headscarf-wearing icon in professional wrestling who turned the sport into a massive business and cultural touchstone, died Thursday at age 71, Florida police said.

Operation Fresh Start helps youth in Madison through depression, addiction

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 11:45am
Local nonprofit Operation Fresh Start has stepped up to help young people through depression, anxiety, homelessness and other struggles that impact their mental health.

US fertility rate reached new low in 2024

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 11:26am
NEW YORK — The fertility rate in the U.S. dropped to an all-time low in 2024 with less than 1.6 kids per woman, new federal data released Thursday shows.

UW police investigating assault involving pepper spray at Memorial Union Terrace

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 11:25am
The investigation determined that the incident stemmed from an earlier altercation between two groups on State Street, UW police said.

Republicans tie up the needy with red tape in the latest cartoon from Phil Hands

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 10:55am
The Republican Party has a long history of opposing "onerous" government regulations on businesses. But their latest budget bill adds numerous hurdles and hoops to jump through for poor people trying to access the government benefits they are entitled to.

How Big Ten football coaches view player tampering amid Wisconsin's lawsuit over Xavier Lucas

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 10:37am
Big Ten coaches shared their thoughts on how to curb player tampering and if it's possible without binding contracts for athletes during the conference's media days this week.

Madison police investigating burglary of Fresh Mart Madison

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 10:35am
The burglary happened overnight July 9, and the suspect is described as slim with a muscular build, about 5-foot-8 to 5-foot-10 and 160 to 180 pounds.

Wisconsin Dells celebrates 150 years of H.H. Bennett, who helped make the area famous

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 10:30am
The H.H. Bennett Studio and Museum holds many works of the 19th-century photographer, including about 5,000 glass plate negatives.

Madison company hopes to grow sleep apnea research

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 9:00am
Madison-based EnsoData’s latest growth arrives at an auspicious time for AI in medicine.

The River Food Pantry gets $12 million as it grapples with record demand

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 8:55am
The Madison region’s busiest food bank announced Monday that it met its $12 million fundraising goal.

Authorities identify person who died after Fitchburg apartment fire

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 8:25am
A forensic examination was completed on Tuesday and the cause and manner of death are pending, with additional testing being done, authorities said.

'It hit me hard': How J.J. Watt's candid message resonated with Wisconsin football

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 8:17am
A summer visit from a Badgers legend forced the team to confront the failures of the past few seasons. Here's how the program is using the straightforward message as fuel.

Former Badgers athletes say 2 coaches created a toxic culture, and Wisconsin knew about it

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 8:10am
Former Wisconsin women's cross country and basketball players detail their experiences with their former coaches.

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