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Verona boys hockey coach steps down after 16 years

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 3:53pm
Joel Marshall won a pair of state titles and made the championship game three other times. He announced he is stepping down as leader of the Verona boys hockey team.

What to know about No. 1 Wisconsin volleyball's next opponent, Illinois

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 3:45pm
The Fighting Illini have posted a cumulative .500 record the past four seasons. Here's a look at the team.

Senate committee votes down Wisconsin medical board chair after abortion disagreement

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 3:30pm
Dr. Sheldon Wasserman, a former Democratic state legislator, said he'll try to remain chair of the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board even if the full Senate rejects him.

Armed man who sought to speak with Gov. Evers on Wednesday is undergoing evaluation

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 2:20pm
Charges related to Joshua Pleasnick's second arrest Wednesday night are likely, a state Department of Administration official said.

Security questions swirl at the Wisconsin Capitol after armed man sought governor twice in one day

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 1:53pm
After an armed man entered the Wisconsin state Capitol Wednesday, fresh questions are being raised about security at the building.

High-tech gaming studio coming to Fitchburg in November

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 1:30pm
Isthmian Gaming will be located at 2500 Rimrock Road inside a just over 3000 square foot space, said co-founder Mark Cochran, who plans to run the gaming studio with co-founder Sean Dugán.

Wisconsin men's basketball left off 2023-24 preseason All-Big Ten team

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 12:45pm
A select media panel did not have any Badgers among the 10 best players prior to the season. Here's who was selected.

Packers fans sell out flights ahead of game in Las Vegas

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 11:45am
Evidence of that is how some major Wisconsin airports have added flights to accommodate Wisconsin travelers, as well as how some travel agencies that book trips to Packers games have sold out of the travel packages they offer clients.

Hands on Wisconsin: Bucky Badger is this year's homecoming king

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 11:30am
It's homecoming for UW-Madison. The Wisconsin Badgers host the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers at Camp Randall on Saturday as part of a weekend full of fun with Bucky.

Post-COVID, 1% of Wisconsin students "missing", report says. Here's where they might be

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 11:10am
Thousands of kids are unaccounted for, even after factoring in declining birth rates nationwide and more students moving to private and homeschooling options, according to Wisconsin Policy Forum researchers.

A 'curious' craft business sets up shop in Madison

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 10:40am
A shop that sells customizable crafting kits has opened in Madison.

They weren't circus fans. Now two historians are the keepers of vintage clown shoes and Circus World history

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 10:00am
Baraboo's Circus World holds the largest public collection of circus memorabilia and research material in the United States. Archivist Peter Shrake and curator Jennifer Cronk take care of it all.

3 questions surrounding the Bucks as they prepare for the upcoming season

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 9:35am
While much of the talk surrounding Milwaukee has focused on Damian Lillard joining Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks still have plenty of things to figure out before the regular season starts.

24 great ideas for your weekend in and around Madison

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 9:10am
October's just started, and there's already so much to fill the calendar. Here are some weekend ideas to get you started.

Chilly weather for Wisconsin football's homecoming game vs. Rutgers

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 9:10am
It will finally feel like fall as the Badgers host Rutgers for homecoming. From tailgating to navigating downtown to kick off, here's the forecast.

Farmstead and self-serve bakery opens in the village of Oregon

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 8:55am
Park View Farmstead had a successful soft opening this month, said co-owner and full-time teacher Kelsey Palmer, who runs the farmstead with her husband Brian. It is located on Glenway Road in the village.

5 questions with Sun Prairie East tennis player Annalise Yang

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 8:45am
From her enjoyment playing singles in tennis to her favorite music, meet Sun Prairie East tennis player Annalise Yang.

How connections helped build Wisconsin football's support staff

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 8:23am
A departure late in the offseason made the Badgers football chief of staff go back into hiring mode. It provided a window into how the new staff was built.

High school students will have easier path to getting into most UW schools

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 8:00am
Under the program, qualified Wisconsin high school students would be able to side-step the traditional college application process and instead be matched with a System school.

New Big Ten schedule has Wisconsin football traveling from coast to coast in 2024

Thu, 10/05/2023 - 3:47pm
The Badgers have two protected rivals, a West Coast trip and Power Five nonconference opponents through 2028.

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