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Cal Raleigh successful as 4 of 5 challenges reverse calls in first All-Star use of robot umpire

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 12:00am
ATLANTA — Cal Raleigh was just as successful with the first robot umpire All-Star challenge as he was in the Home Run Derby.

On the air 7-17

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 12:00am
TV RADIO

Gordon Holten

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 11:00pm
April 25, 1931—July 14, 2025

Joyce Williams

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 11:00pm
June 19, 1940—July 12, 2025

How much damage did Wednesday's tornadoes do?

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 8:45pm
At least two tornadoes — but likely more — touched down in Wisconsin on Wednesday, the National Weather Service said.

15 fun things to do in Madison this weekend

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 6:51pm
16 fun-filled events to keep your weekend busy

STREET DOG COALITION

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 5:23pm
Above: From left, Shawn Johnson, vet tech Kris Halverson and Dr. Lindsey Alman hold Molly, Johnson’s 10-year-old pug, while she gets her ears cleaned at the Street Dog Coalition free pet clinic, Wednesday at Underdog Pet Rescue in Madison. Below…

DIGEST

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 4:42pm
Scooter driver badly hurt Downtown

Breaking down Wisconsin men's basketball's nonconference schedule release

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 3:50pm
The Badgers unveiled their full exhibition and nonconference schedule on Tuesday. Here's what to know as they prepare for a difficult slate.

Trump slams supporters as 'weaklings' for falling for what he now calls the Epstein 'hoax' (copy)

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 3:30pm
President Donald Trump is lashing out at his own supporters as he tries to clamp down on criticism over his administration's handling of records in the Epstein sex trafficking investigation.

Wall Street is rattled as Trump says he discussed firing Powell but is 'unlikely' to do it (copy)

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 3:28pm
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump sent the U.S. stock market on a jagged round trip Wednesday after saying he “talked about the concept of firing” the head of the Federal Reserve. Such a move could help Wall Street get…

Wisconsin men's hockey's first NHL player, Stanley Cup champion dies

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 3:27pm
The goalie who backstopped the Badgers to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 1970 has died after battling cancer.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 3:08pm
Wildfire smoke should be climate wake-up call

UPDATE: Tornado warnings until 4 p.m. in Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac counties

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 3:00pm
A tornado watch is in effect until 6 p.m.

Latest court ruling paints bleak picture for Wisconsin cornerback's status this season

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 2:23pm
Here's the latest on the legal battle Wisconsin cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean finds himself in as he attempts to play for the Badgers this fall.

Iceland volcano eruption forces evacuation of town and iconic geothermal spa

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 2:04pm
LONDON — A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland once again forced the evacuation of nearby residents and the internationally known Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, the national broadcaster RUV reported.

The Street Dog Coalition provides free care for pets

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 12:38pm
The Street Dog Coalition, in partnership with Underdog Pet Rescue, provided free veterinary care to pets for those that are homeless or at risk of homelessness at Underdog Pet Rescue in Madison on Wednesday.

Man arrested after pointing gun at group of people on State Street

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 11:55am
The man was located by Madison police with a gun on him, but he did not have a permit to carry a concealed weapon.

Electric scooter driver critically injured in Downtown crash

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 11:20am
Emergency responders were sent to the crash at Bassett and West Dayton streets around 3:35 p.m. Saturday, Madison police said.

Rough times for broadcast networks illustrate changing media landscape (copy)

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 11:06am
NEW YORK — Two milestones revealed this week illustrate the diminishing power of broadcast television in the media world — one fueled by the habits of young people and the other by their elders.

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