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International Crane Foundation adding facilities in 2024

Sat, 01/06/2024 - 8:50am
The International Crane Foundation between Baraboo and Wisconsin Dells is expanding in 2024 with the help of donations.

Authorities identify Waupun man whose death is being investigated as suspicious

Sat, 01/06/2024 - 8:25am
An autopsy was conducted Friday on the body of the 74-year-old Waupun man whose death is considered suspicious, police said.

Milwaukee woman pleads guilty to homicide charges in crash that killed 5

Sat, 01/06/2024 - 8:00am
Anteyona Sandifer was driving an estimated 80 mph when she ran a red light, and her blood-alcohol content was 0.167, more than twice the legal limit, authorities said.

Mendota Marsh: How to wax skis in a changing climate

Sat, 01/06/2024 - 7:10am
Oscar Fox and Lewis Crane try to go cross-country skiing in this week's Mendota Marsh.

How this former longtime Madison-area basketball coach is enjoying a view from the top

Sat, 01/06/2024 - 7:05am
Angie Murphy is relishing watching her son Drew play for the Verona boys basketball team and seeing the progress made by coach Lexy Richardson and the top-ranked Verona girls.

Madison School District expects to pick next superintendent in late February

Sat, 01/06/2024 - 5:45am
The school district is seeking community members to participate in the candidate interviews on Feb. 6 and 7.

Minocqua Brewing owner files lawsuit seeking to bar Donald Trump from 2024 ballot

Sat, 01/06/2024 - 5:45am
A ruling from the nation's highest court will apply to all 50 states, meaning a ruling in Trump's favor will make Bangstad's lawsuit moot.

5 things to watch for with Universities of Wisconsin in 2024

Sat, 01/06/2024 - 5:45am
Will the Legislature be able to pass key components of the deal between the UW system and legislative leaders that increased system funding for changes to diversity, equity and inclusion?

Packers must solve much-improved Bears defense after back-to-back 33-point games

Sat, 01/06/2024 - 5:40am
The Chicago defense has transformed itself since Green Bay's 38-20 victory in the Sept. 10 opener at Soldier Field. Here are the challenges the Packers face in the must-win finale.

Packers' Aaron Jones, Christian Watson honored with ‘Tom Mulhern Stand-Up Guy’ awards

Sat, 01/06/2024 - 5:35am
Despite missing time this season with injuries, both players have served as de facto team spokesmen — in good times and in bad. Here's why they were recognized on Friday.

Alliant Energy Center Director Adam Heffron is leaving to become Ohio State Fair director

Sat, 01/06/2024 - 5:30am
Heffron has served as the Alliant Energy Center director since August 2022.

Appeals court revives ex-cop's defamation lawsuit against WKOW-TV

Sat, 01/06/2024 - 5:30am
Confusion over two former Milwaukee cops named Mark Wagner and a past case of alleged excessive force prompted the lawsuit.

Polzin: 4 reasons to believe this Wisconsin men's basketball team won't unravel

Sat, 01/06/2024 - 5:25am
From a significantly improved offense to better depth, the Badgers are much more equipped to handle the grind of Big Ten play than they were last season.

Former 4-star outside linebacker leaves Wisconsin for the transfer portal

Sat, 01/06/2024 - 5:20am
One of the top signing-day wins for the Badgers during the Paul Chryst era never panned out, and that player's now in the portal.

3 stars, 3 things that stood out as Wisconsin men's hockey won its 8th straight

Sat, 01/06/2024 - 4:45am
Kyle McClellan was "a rock" for the Badgers men's hockey team, and Charlie Stramel's power-play goal helped Wisconsin win an eighth straight game.

3 stars, 3 things that stood out as Wisconsin women's hockey returned with a win

Sat, 01/06/2024 - 4:45am
The Badgers had to shake off some rust from the midseason break but broke through for a win over Merrimack. Here's how it happened at LaBahn Arena.

Wisconsin men's hockey goalie awarded for strong play in December

Sat, 01/06/2024 - 4:15am
Kyle McClellan was named the national goalie of the month for December, when he had three shutouts in five starts.

Former Padres catcher Austin Nola agrees to minor league deal with Brewers

Sat, 01/06/2024 - 4:00am
Austin Nola, 34, batted .146 with a .260 on-base percentage, one homer and eight RBIs in 52 games with the Padres last season.

Three killed in crash after Monona police chase remembered by their friends as 'bright, loving' people

Fri, 01/05/2024 - 10:15am
In the wake of the crash, Monona has tightened its policy on police pursuits, at least for now, the third time the city has re-evaluated the policy since 2020.

Waupun police investigating suspicious death

Fri, 01/05/2024 - 10:05am
The death of a 74-year-old Waupun man is being investigated as suspicious, police said.

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