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Madison home values see smallest jump since 2020 as sale numbers drop

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 6:50am
The average single-family home is now valued at $481,300. In 2020, that number was $315,200.

Cellphones spoil Madison schools in Phil Hands' latest cartoon

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 6:40am
As the parent of two kids in the Madison schools, I hear stories of rampant cellphone use during instructional periods. That can't be good for student engagement, let alone student achievement.

Trade mission strengthen Wisconsin’s global ties in uncertain times | Gov. Tony Evers and Secretary Missy Hughes

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 6:00am
Trade is an essential part of Wisconsin’s success, with exports contributing more than $27.5 billion to our state economy last year. It’s one of the reasons we recently completed a nine-day trade mission to Germany and France — two critical…

5 Madison-area catchers who opposing base stealers do not want to run on

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 5:03am
A handful of local catchers possesses the tools — a strong arm, high IQ, ability to block behind the plate and quickness — that make opposing baserunners hesitate before running.

Brewers send pitcher Tobias Myers back to minors as he tries to regain 2024 form

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 4:45am
Tobias Myers is 1-1 with a 4.95 ERA in six appearances, including five starts. He allowed four runs over 3 2/3 innings in a loss to Minnesota on Saturday.

US scores 5 goals in middle period to rout Kazakhstan and advance at ice hockey worlds (copy)

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 12:00am
HERNING, Denmark — After a goalless opening period, the United States proceeded to secure its place in the quarterfinals of the ice hockey world championship with a 6-1 rout of Kazakhstan on Sunday.

Alcaraz beats Sinner again to win the Italian Open and solidify his status as French Open favorite (copy)

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 12:00am
There’s only one player who is consistently beating Jannik Sinner. Carlos Alcaraz defeated the top-ranked Sinner again, 7-6 (5), 6-1, to win his first Italian Open on Sunday and add another big clay-court title to his resume. Since the start…

Carson Hocevar wins All-Star Open; Nemechek, Gragson also advance to All-Star Race main event

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 12:00am
Capitalizing on pit strategy, Carson Hocevar led the final 46 laps to win the All-Star Open and advance into the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins F1's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix to end Piastri's streak (copy)

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 12:00am
IMOLA, Italy — Max Verstappen isn’t about to let Oscar Piastri and McLaren walk away with his Formula 1 title.

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Scheffler pulls away at PGA Championship

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 12:00am
Scottie Scheffler had every reason to worry the PGA Championship was slipping away.

On verge of NBA dream, former Wisconsin men's basketball star focused on process (copy)

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 12:00am
John Tonje isn't looking too far ahead, preparing for the NBA Draft the same way he's always worked to get better throughout his basketball career.

Virginia transfer's return to home state Wisconsin men's basketball 'a blessing' (copy)

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 12:00am
Wisconsin was interested in adding Andrew Rohde as a transfer following his freshman season. He joins the Badgers expecting another jump after two years of high-major experience.

NHL Roundup 5-19

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 12:00am
TORONTO — Sergei Bobrovsky made 19 saves, Florida scored three times in a 6:24 span in the second period and the Panthers routed the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 in Game 7 on Sunday night to advance to the Eastern Conference…

Search for missing boater on Lake Monona continued for third day

Sun, 05/18/2025 - 8:50pm
The search for a missing boater continued Sunday on Lake Monona after a sailboat carrying four people overturned in the middle of the lake Friday night.

Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

Sun, 05/18/2025 - 4:26pm
WASHINGTON — Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday.

Jackson Chourio's stunning catch helps Brewers snap border rival's 13-game win streak

Sun, 05/18/2025 - 4:17pm
Chourio prevented a potential tying homer in the eighth inning and Milwaukee took the final game of a three-game series at home.

Residents dig out from tornado damage after storms kill 27 in Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia (copy)

Sun, 05/18/2025 - 1:15pm
Residents in Kentucky and Missouri are clearing debris after severe storms swept through parts of the Midwest and South and left more than two dozen people dead.

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