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Bucks' impressive bench effort helps extend winning streak as playoffs approach
Kevin Porter Jr. had 20 points and seven assists, while Gary Trent Jr. scored 17 points and Bobby Portis added 14 in a balanced performance from Milwaukee's reserves.
Madison City Council incumbent's victory cemented in District 19 recount
Poll workers say this is why the public should trust elections.
18 great ideas for your Madison-area weekend
A rodeo, time warp, music and more are here to explore.
Brewers' winning streak comes to an end as Rockies outfielder delivers career day
Milwaukee failed to secure a series sweep but Jackson Chourio still managed to complete a feat only previously accomplished by Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Shohei Otani.
Albums from Miles Davis, Mary J. Blige and Elton John enter registry
LOS ANGELES — Albums from Elton John, Miles Davis, Tracy Chapman, Mary J. Blige and the cast of “Hamilton” are entering America’s audio canon, along with singles from Helen Reddy and Celine Dion and the music of “Minecraft.”
BOOKS AT A BARGAIN
A semiannual book sale presented by the Friends of UW-Madison Libraries draws literature buffs and bargain-seekers to Memorial Library to the Madison campus Thursday. Culled from donations made to the university throughout the year, the four-day spring event offers readers…
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4 observations from Wisconsin football's 9th spring practice
A great day for the pass rushers, a tweak in the way defensive linemen attack and more caught the eye at Thursday's spring practice.
Wisconsin Democratic Party chair Ben Wikler to step down in June
"If there was ever a time to pass the torch, this is it," said Wikler, who has served as party chair for the last six years.
Vernon Co. thief stole chainsaw, power tools from construction site
At some point between 11:00 a.m. on March 28 and 9:30 a.m. March 31, someone cut a padlock on an enclosed construction trailer at a rural De Soto job site.
Memorials begin for some killed in Dominican Republic nightclub collapse
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Memorials were taking place Thursday for a merengue star and others killed when a cement roof collapsed at a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic, as the number of dead surged to 221 and crews…
Wisconsin calls federal DEI dictate 'redundant' at best, 'unconstitutionally vague' at worst
State Department of Public Instruction asks for more information before signing off on Trump administration request.
Passover begins soon. For many Jews, the celebrations will occur amid anxieties
Passover is a major Jewish holiday, celebrated over seven or eight days each year, commemorating the exodus of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as recounted in the Bible. It is considered the most widely observed of any Jewish holiday,…
Man gets 4½ years in prison for drag-racing crash that killed retired firefighter
Michael A. Norsetter-Shiner, 40, of Madison, was drag racing at speeds of up to 107 mph when he hit a car driven by 77-year-old Rodrick B. Anderson.
Task force that includes Wisconsin warns 9 phone providers over robocalls
The task force has also shared its concerns about the providers with its federal law enforcement partners, including the Federal Communications Commission.
Madison Edgewood senior sues WIAA over eligibility to play girls lacrosse
The Crusaders transfer student is arguing she experienced multiple extenuating circumstances that prevented her from playing during her four years at a New England boarding school.
Trump reverses Biden rule restricting showerheads
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has long complained about modern rules that limit water flow for showerheads, making it harder for him to wash his “beautiful hair.”
What is the power line competition bill that has Wisconsin lawmakers so divided?
The "right of first refusal" proposal has so far failed to cross the finish line as it continues to draw staunch support and fervent opposition in the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Multiple callers report gunshots on North Side
Multiple callers reported gunshots on the North Side early Thursday morning, Madison police reported.