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5 high school boys basketball stars of the week: Dec. 5 edition (copy)

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 12:00am
Meet the five stars from the past week of high school boys basketball action. Vote for your favorite to be the week's Supernova.

5 high school girls basketball stars of the week: Dec. 5 edition (copy)

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 12:00am
From breakout freshmen to players who have stepped into bigger roles this season, here are this week's five girls basketball stars. Vote for your favorite to be named Supernova.

David J. Runde

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 11:00pm
A Mass of Christian Burial for David J. Runde will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11 a.m. at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Wisconsin Dells. With Father John Blewett celebrating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December…

Bucks' 7-game winning streak comes to ugly end at home

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 10:07pm
With Milwaukee's three-time All-Star missing his 21st game to start the season, there just wasn't enough in the tank to keep the winning ways going. Here's how the streak ended.

Amnesty International says genocide is occurring in Gaza

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 7:37pm
CAIRO — Amnesty International accused Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip during its war with Hamas, saying it has sought to deliberately destroy Palestinians by mounting deadly attacks, demolishing vital infrastructure and preventing the delivery of food, medicine…

3 things to watch when the Packers face the Lions in NFC North showdown at Ford Field

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 7:33pm
The locals will be in full-throated support of their Lions, so Packers fans at Ford Field will need to work hard to stand out. Here's what else could stand out.

Local digest for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 6:44pm
OWI suspect to officer: ‘You got me’

Memphis police use excessive force and discriminate against Black people

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 6:44pm
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department uses excessive force and discriminates against Black people, according to the findings of a U.S. Department of Justice investigation launched after the police beating death of Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop in…

Hegseth fights to save Pentagon nomination

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 6:15pm
WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth fought to save his nomination to be Donald Trump’s defense secretary Wednesday as the president-elect considered possible replacements in the face of growing questions about the former Fox News host’s personal conduct and ability to win…

Your Views

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 6:06pm
Taxis are an essential service for Baraboo

EMPTY STOCKING CLUB

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 6:00pm

Digest 12-5

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 5:59pm
COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Health care CEO slain in New York

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 5:32pm
NEW YORK — A gunman killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO on Wednesday in a “brazen, targeted attack” outside a Manhattan hotel where the health insurer was holding its investor conference, police said, setting off a massive search for the fleeing assailant hours…

Veteran Wisconsin defensive lineman set to enter transfer portal

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 5:32pm
An expected crucial piece of the Badgers defense announced he plans to enter the portal.

Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee's ban

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 5:15pm
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court sounded likely Wednesday to lean toward upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin football's recruiting staff after signing 24 recruits

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 4:40pm
Max Stienecker and Pat Lambert broke down what stood out from the 24 recruits the Badgers signed Wednesday.

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell describes vision for new offense

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 4:19pm
The Badgers offense might look a bit more like fans are used to when Luke Fickell hires a new offensive coordinator.

Mexican troops seize a record fentanyl haul in northern Sinaloa state

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 4:17pm
MEXICO CITY — Mexican military members seized over a ton of fentanyl pills in two raids in the north, with officials calling it the biggest catch of the synthetic opioid in the country’s history.

A semi struck a plane at the Stoughton VFW and sped off

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 4:12pm
The plane normally points at the sky, but the nose now faces the ground.

3 things that stood out from Luke Fickell during the 2025 early signing period

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 3:51pm
Luke Fickell admitted he forgot it was signing day before the Badgers received signatures from 24 recruits. Here's what stood out.

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