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Wisconsin volleyball star setter 'all good' for opener after missing preseason matches
Charlie Fuerbringer admits she has "a little chip on my shoulder" after preseason honors and rankings were announced. She is eager to lead the Badgers to unexpected success this season.
Democrat Catelin Drey's victory in Iowa special election breaks GOP supermajority (copy)
A Democrat won a special election for an Iowa state Senate seat in a district that was held by Republicans and voted heavily for President Donald Trump in 2024, adding to the Democratic Party’s hope that it can flip more…
Madison police seek to identify suspects in battery of man taken to hospital
Officers were sent to the 5800 block of Balsam Road on the Southwest Side about 2 p.m. Aug. 13 on a report of a battery, Madison police said.
2 arrested after spike strips used to stop fleeing stolen vehicle on Far East Side
The incident began about 1:25 a.m. when Madison police saw two men get into a white GMC Sierra stolen from the town of Middleton two days earlier.
Driver dies in crash off Rock County road into tree
The single-vehicle crash happened about 4:15 a.m. at South River Road and West Happy Hollow Road south of Janesville.
Kohl’s Corp. fiscal Q2 results top analysts’ expectations
The Menomonee Falls-based retailer said it earned $153 million, or $1.35 per share, on revenue of $3.55 billion in its second quarter.
Natural gas leak causes evacuation of 3 businesses, 2 duplexes in Downtown Sun Prairie
There was no explosion and no injuries were reported in the incident about 3:50 p.m. in the 1600 block of Main Street, Sun Prairie Fire/EMS Chief Christopher Garrison said.
Teen who fled Sun Prairie police pursuit arrested 4 days later
Sun Prairie police have asked for charges of reckless driving – endangering safety and fleeing/eluding a law enforcement officer be filed against the 17-year-old boy.
Florida man dies in Rock County UTV crash
At about 10:15 p.m., emergency responders were sent to the 2200 block of East Vincent Road in the town of Milton for a UTV crash with two people injured.
A version of Lane’s Bakery is coming back
The new owners have been keeping the Lane’s revival a surprise as they practice making Lane’s baked goods and prepare their new space in Middleton.
Data centers are coming to Wisconsin. So who’s picking up the tab?
“These are incredibly wealthy companies that can certainly afford to pay their own way,” said the head of one watchdog organization.
Donald Trump’s flaming pants imperil flag in latest cartoon from Phil Hands
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order targeting flag burning, even though the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1989 that it was protected free speech.
Watch Camp Randall Stadium's offseason addition light up the night
The Badgers football opener will take place under new LED lights, and Wisconsin gave a demonstration.
Polzin: Why Wisconsin football believes it has the pieces in place to wreak havoc on defense
The Badgers failed to generate enough impact plays and ranked last in the nation in TFLs last season. Can a philosophy shift combined with new personnel lead to better results?
Wisconsin kayaker who faked his death sentenced to 89 days in jail
Ryan Borgwardt pleaded no contest and agreed to pay $30,000 in restitution to law enforcement to cover what was spent trying to locate him.
X-factor in Wisconsin football's season opener against Miami (Ohio)
Inside the most important matchup in Wisconsin football's first game against Miami (Ohio).
Donald Trump's constant public lying wears down faith in America | John Murphy
Donald Trump has been lying his whole life, but now that he is president, his lies to the American public are extremely dangerous.
Illinois' outrageous gerrymandering is unfair to voters | Sharon Larson
Let's talk about redistricting away from Texas. How about the last redistricting in my state of Illinois? After the last Democratic-controlled redistricting in Illinois, I had trouble even learning which district I was in.
Donald Trump isn't a war hero, he's an embarrassment | Steven DiSalvo
Donald Trump has now declared himself a war hero, citing his decisions to use military force as president. Once again, he has disrespected everyone who has donned the uniform of the United States military.
Zelenskyy learned to bring allies to stand up to bully | Linda Eisele
One thing you learn as a child is that when confronted with a bully, bring your friends. Ukrainian President Volodimyr Zelenskyy was wise to bring friends with him to the meeting with President Donald Trump.






