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5 Wisconsin men's hockey players or recruits to watch during the NHL Draft

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 5:37am
Defenseman Logan Hensler is projected to be the Badgers' 19th first-round pick in NHL Draft history. Here's what to know ahead of the draft's opening night.

Record-setting Jacob Misiorowski outduels Paul Skenes as Brewers beat Pirates at home

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 5:35am
Milwaukee clinched the final contest of the three-game series, knocking off Pittsburgh at home behind a five-inning pitching gem from its young hurler.

Woodman's on Madison's East Side reopens as repairs begin

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 5:25am
The store experienced a partial roof collapse on Monday after roof drains clogged but crews are building a protective cube in the store to allow for permanent repairs to begin.

Madison woman sentenced to 10 years in prison in shooting death of father of her 2 children

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 5:15am
Tamar B. Beasley, 27, had originally been charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the April 10, 2024, death of Andre M. Wrice, 31.

How a new Wisconsin coach sees his sport bringing value in changing college landscape

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 5:03am
College sports are increasingly defined by dollars, but new Badgers swimming and diving coach Jack Brown sees other ways his team and sport can contribute.

Wisconsin must fund cardiac emergency plans in all schools | Nicky Leto

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 5:00am
As a nurse and longtime American Heart Association volunteer, I urge Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, to support funding to ensure every Wisconsin school has a cardiac emergency response plan. Our first responders and health care professionals work tirelessly, but…

Don't impeach Donald Trump for striking Iran's nuclear weapons | Sallie Helmer

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 5:00am
President Donald Trump did the right thing by bombing Iran.

'No Kings' rallies were successful in rural communities | Allen Pincus

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 5:00am
Much of the media coverage of the recent "No Kings" rallies overlooked the significance of the large crowds the rallies drew in small rural communities across Wisconsin. And yes, the rural rallies were large.

Don't forget that Donald Trump killed Barack Obama's deal to stop Iran | Jeff Virchow

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 5:00am
In 2015, world leaders led by President Barack Obama reached a deal with Iran that limited the possibility of Iran being able to develop a nuclear weapon.

Republican claims of waste, fraud and abuse are a fantasy | Jeff Seering

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 5:00am
I am tired of hearing about government “waste, fraud and abuse” from politicians such as House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh. The “big, beautiful bill” passed by the House calls for eliminating $800 billion in…

Fort Bragg was named after a Confederate traitor to America | Art Naebig

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 5:00am
A couple of weeks ago, President Donald Trump spoke at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, castigating the folks in Los Angeles who had been protesting his illegal mass deportations of undocumented immigrants.

Former Wisconsin football player dies at 20 in South Dakota

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 4:45am
The Milwaukee native, who transferred to South Dakota State in January, turned 20 earlier this month.

MLB Roundup for 6-26

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 12:00am
ST. LOUIS — Ian Happ hit a leadoff home run and drove in three, Matthew Boyd gave up three hits in six scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-0 on Wednesday night.

What recruits will Wisconsin men's basketball will be scouting at its advanced camp?

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 12:00am
The Badgers will have several recruiting targets in the building this weekend at their advanced camp. Here's who they'll be tracking.

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Thu, 06/26/2025 - 12:00am
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Thu, 06/26/2025 - 12:00am
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Unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court curtails governor's partial veto power

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 10:05am
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's decision marks a victory for the Republican-controlled Legislature in its latest battle with Tony Evers over the governor's broad partial veto power.

Authorities identify Illinois man who died in head-on crash on Highway 81 in Rock County

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 9:10am
The man was pronounced dead at the scene and preliminary results of a forensic examination on Monday confirmed that he died of his crash injuries.

Person injured in Janesville domestic murder-suicide dies, pushing death toll to 4

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 8:35am
An autopsy will be conducted, and the name of the person who died on Tuesday will be released by the Rock County Medical Examiner.

'None of us swim the same' even 50 years after 'Jaws' | Jerry Davich

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 7:45am
Jerry Davich visits Martha’s Vineyard, recalls ice cream cone in father's face

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