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UW-Madison violated alumna’s free speech, appeals court says

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 3:45pm
Madeline Krasno, who worked as a primate caretaker, filed a lawsuit after the university hid her social media comments criticizing its animal research practices.

$100 million in state tax credits announced for Eli Lilly development in Kenosha County

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 2:29pm
The amount of credits the company receives is contingent upon its meeting job creation and capital investment goals.

Couple in poisoning case plead not guilty

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 2:15pm
A man and a woman accused of using cyanide and other highly dangerous chemicals to try to kill two woman the man previously dated pleaded not guilty to multiple felonies in Dane County on Tuesday.

Southern, western Wisconsin out of unhealthy air quality advisories for wildfire smoke

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 12:40pm
The wildfire smoke is expected to continue to decrease across Wisconsin on Wednesday, and further extensions of the advisory are not expected at this time.

Obituary index for Wed., Aug. 6

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 12:20pm
TODAY’S OBITUARIES

Fed was right to say no on interest rates | Bloomberg News

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 11:50am
The Federal Reserve resisted pressure from the White House last week and left its policy rate unchanged.

Antarctic krill fishery shut early

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 11:21am
MIAMI — Officials shut down early the remote krill fishery near Antarctica after trawling for the tiny crustacean — a vital food source for whales that also helps fight climate change — exceeded the seasonal catch limit for the first…

Helmet likely saved life of motorcyclist seriously injured in Vernon County crash, authorities say

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 10:40am
The crash happened about 4:45 p.m. Saturday on Highway 33 near Taylor Valley Road in the town of Whitestown, Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson said.

Helmet likely saved life of motorcyclist seriously injured in Vernon County crash, authorities say

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 10:40am
The crash happened about 4:45 p.m. Saturday on Highway 33 near Taylor Valley Road in the town of Whitestown, Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson said.

Driver arrested in hit-and-run of pedestrian in Lodi

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 9:20am
Shortly before 6:30 a.m. Monday, a motorist found a woman lying unconscious in the intersection of Valley Drive and Sunrise Drive and called 911, Lodi police reported.

Congressman confronted at angry town hall

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 8:59am
The first round of jeers came less than three minutes into the Republican congressman’s remarks.

Broken glass at West Towne Mall leads to burglary arrest

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 8:25am
Officers maintaining an outside perimeter shortly after 2 a.m. Tuesday saw a man exiting one of the stores with merchandise he was carrying in some duffle bags.

Kathleen Parker: Lawfare warrior Donald Trump has egg on his face

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 8:01am
Pride is no impediment to President Donald Trump’s lust for lawfare. Lately, Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress have targeted California in a series of ludicrous attempts to overthrow a state law, Proposition 12, aimed at minimizing cruelty to animals, in…

Madison weighs stronger protections for trees

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 5:45am
Proposed changes to city ordinances would put more space between street trees and construction activity and expand penalties for violations.

Vaccination rates for Wisconsin kids are falling, DHS says

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 5:40am
DHS released updated vaccination data Monday.

5 biggest games for Wisconsin football in past 25 years

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 5:37am
Breaking down the most meaningful contests for the Wisconsin football program since the fall of 2000.

Packers rookie receiver takes positive approach amid early expectations, pressure

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 5:35am
There's plenty placed upon the shoulders of the speedy rookie, whose presence offers hope for Green Bay's passing offense. He's working through his goals early in training camp.

Tom Still: A new college at UW-Madison focused on AI? Now may be the time

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 5:30am
Now the time for leadership at the UW-Madison to consider creating a new college to focus on computing, data and AI.

Wisconsin football players sharing 'moving' stories in new training camp routine

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 5:03am
Nightly presentations by upperclassmen continue the Badgers' mission to be a closer-knit team this fall.

Cornerback Corey Ballentine returns to Packers after getting released by Colts

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 4:15am
Cornerback Corey Ballentine has returned to the Green Bay Packers three days after the Indianapolis Colts released him.

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