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Wisconsin men’s basketball’s star guard will return, nearly completing offseason retool

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 2:49pm
The rising junior, who tested the NBA Draft waters, will be the top returning scorer from last season's Badgers roster.

Trump says he warned Netanyahu to hold off on an Iran strike to give US more time (copy)

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 2:11pm
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold off on striking Iran to give the U.S. administration more time to push for a new nuclear deal with Tehran.

Wisconsin volleyball Big Ten schedule includes trips to both coasts in October

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 1:43pm
Wisconsin volleyball will play its archrival only one time in the upcoming season.

Kwik Trip adds addiction resources to gas pump commercials

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 1:30pm
The gas station chain is partnering with the Madison Area Recovery Initiative, which helps those struggling with addiction find recovery resources.

Wisconsin student advances to semifinals at national spelling bee

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 12:46pm
Ethan Robert was given a word he did not know but managed to spell it correctly.

Motorcyclist dies in crash into rear of farm machinery on Grant County highway

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 12:25pm
The motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet and speed is believed to be a contributing factor, authorities reported.

Astronomers discover strange new celestial object in our Milky Way galaxy (copy)

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 12:18pm
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronomers discovered a strange new object in our Milky Way galaxy.

That guy dangling from an airplane in the latest 'Mission: Impossible'? Yeah, he's a Badger

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 12:09pm
The eighth film in the franchise reminds us that protagonist Ethan Hunt, played by Tom Cruise, was born in Madison.

Windsor man faces 5th OWI after head-on crash while looking at phone

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 9:55am
A witness reported seeing the man’s Honda Pilot cross the center line and hit an eastbound dump truck, sending the Honda spinning out of control.

Woman who had THC in system at time of Rock County crash that killed 4 gets 16 years in prison

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 9:20am
Lexus Boedecker was not authorized to be driving the group home’s vehicle, admitted to smoking marijuana the night before, and had a vape THC cartridge after the crash.

Madison man arrested after brandishing knife during disturbance at Downtown bar

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 8:05am
The man was arrested on tentative charges of disorderly conduct while armed and carrying a concealed weapon.

Madison police investigating after man shows up at hospital with gunshot wound

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 7:40am
The man’s injuries were not considered life-threatening.

Democrats push for Wisconsin to subsidize child care as federal funding runs out

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 7:10am
Without renewed funding, one in every four child care providers could shutter and 80% of facilities expect to raise prices.

Wisconsin should be first state to help app workers get access to benefits | Rep. Alex Dallman

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 6:30am
In Wisconsin and across America, people find unique ways to make ends meet. More and more of my constituents in Assembly District 39 are working second or even third jobs for extra money to support themselves and their families.

Trump's funding pause puts rural Wisconsin EV charging stations in limbo

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 5:55am
With the freeze in place, Wisconsin cannot access $63 million in previously-approved National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure funds intended to bolster the state's network of EV charging stations.

Smart Studio's legacy lives on 35 years after it recorded Nirvana's 'Nevermind,'

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 5:45am
Local recording studios said Smart Studios, which closed in 2010, lives on today in the people who worked there and the fame it brought to Madison

Take a look inside the former Smart Studios and the home it is today

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 5:40am
Neka Allen wasn't a big music fan in 2021 when she bought the building that once housed Madison's famed Smart Studios.

5 high school lacrosse stars of the week: May 28 edition

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 5:17am
Impressive scoring outbursts and a dominant effort in net headlined the final week of the high school lacrosse regular season. Vote for your favorite performance as the Supernova.

5 questions with Oregon girls lacrosse's Ryli Brown

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 5:03am
The senior has thrived on defense ever since she picked up the sport as a freshman. Meet Panthers standout Ryli Brown.

Susan Crawford and Janet Protasiewicz aren't required to recuse in redistricting case | John Pleuss

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 5:00am
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley has suggested that Justice Janet Protasiewicz and recently elected Justice Susan Crawford recuse themselves from considering potential cases involving congressional redistricting.

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