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Madison Edgewood boys swim ends roller coaster season with top-6 Division 2 state finish

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 11:27pm
The Crusaders closed out their season among the state's best Friday after nearly not even having a team a mere weeks before the start of the season.

Healthy competition helps drive Stoughton senior to Division 2 state 100 breaststroke 3-peat

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 11:07pm
The Vikings' standout became the 45th person in state history to win three consecutive individual event titles, and was joined by a teammate on the podium one last time.

How McFarland boys swimming raced away with second straight WIAA Division 2 state title

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 10:33pm
The Spartans won all but four events, including a pair of first-time individual titles and two state records, to capture their eight championship overall.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin men's hockey's offensive breakout vs. Notre Dame

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 10:07pm
The Badgers scored eight goals during a six-game losing streak but responded with seven against the Irish.

3 things that stood out as Wisconsin women's hockey rolled past Bemidji State

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 5:27pm
Casey O'Brien moved closer to becoming the Badgers' all-time leading scorer with two goals and an assist as Wisconsin ran its unbeaten streak to 19 games.

No cancellations for Metro Transit Friday, after bus drivers' walkout Thursday

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 3:00pm
Metro Transit had about 9% of its routes cancelled Thursday morning and afternoon, and Bus Rapid Transit posted extensive delays in the evening.

Wisconsin men's basketball coach named Naismith College Coach of the Year candidate

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 12:51pm
Greg Gard has steered the Badgers to nearly as many wins as they had all last season with five regular-season games still remaining.

Driver faces OWI after crash into transformer causes power outage on North Side

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 12:20pm
Officers were sent to the hit-and-run crash near Anderson Street and Pearson Street around 7:45 p.m. on Thursday.

Man found at Near East Side construction site Thursday night arrested for burglary

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 11:55am
Officers were sent to the construction site in the 1600 block of Sherman Avenue following a report from a security company just after 11 p.m. Thursday, Madison police said.

Man accidentally fires gun at Downtown apartment

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 11:20am
No injuries were reported, Madison police said.

Judge rejects plea deal for Wisconsin man accused of murder in 7-year-old's abuse death

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 11:05am
Prosecutors charged Timothy Hauschultz, of Manitowoc, in 2019 with eight counts, including felony murder, child abuse and battery, in connection with Ethan Hauschutlz's death in 2018.

Alliant Energy’s Q4 earnings top analysts’ expectations, revenue misses

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 7:15am
The Madison-based utility company said Thursday its fourth-quarter earnings totaled $150 million, or $0.58 per share, on revenue of $976 million.

Wisconsin dairy groups sue DOJ over environmental attorney funded out of New York

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 7:10am
A pair of dairy business groups is suing the Department of Justice over an agreement allowing a New York University attorney work as an environmental attorney for the DOJ.

Hands on Wisconsin: Donald Trump doesn't give Ukraine a seat at the table

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 6:40am
President Donald Trump has started negotiating with Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. But not only has Trump not given Ukrainian President Vlodomyr Zelenskyy a seat at the negotiating table; now he has blamed Ukraine for starting the…

Near East Side home of early Black leader in Madison is up for landmark status

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 6:15am
Benjamin and Amy Butts lived in the Johnson Street house between 1892 and 1907, hosting UW-Madison Black students and other Black newcomers to the city.

Girl Scout cookies are back. Here's what to know about the sale

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 6:10am
Where to find cookie booths, how to order online, how much it'll cost you and more.

5 questions with Middleton boys swimming's Ben Cutler Heiderscheit

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 6:07am
The Cardinals senior likes to go fast and has plenty of success in the shorter events. Meet Middleton sprint specialist Ben Cutler Heiderscheit.

How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin men's basketball vs. Oregon

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 5:37am
How to tune in as the Badgers look to extend their winning streak.

What to know about Wisconsin men's basketball's opponent, Oregon

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 5:03am
The Ducks will try to snap the recent home winning streak at the Kohl Center.

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