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5 high school girls basketball stars of the week: Jan. 30 edition
A standout freshman and an electric two-way player are among the headliners from this past week's action. Vote for your favorite performance to decide the supernova.
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3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's loss to Maryland
The Badgers are still looking for another signature win after running into a resilient Terrapins squad on the road Wednesday night. Here's what stood out in the loss.
3 things that stood out in Wisconsin women's basketball's win over Michigan
The Badgers rallied in the fourth quarter and held on against the Wolverines to snap their eight-game losing skid. Here's what stood out.
Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook retiring; Dani Busboom Kelly will be new Husker coach
John Cook, who led Nebraska to four national championships, announced Wednesday he is retiring after 25 seasons with the Huskers.
5 high school hockey stars of the week: Jan. 29 edition
Heroics in overtime and between the pipes highlighted last week's high school boys and girls hockey action. Vote for your favorite performance.
5 high school boys swimming stars of the week: Jan. 29 edition
A massive time drop and clutch event wins headlined the past week of high school boys swimming action. Here are five notable performances.
James "Jim" Braaksma
August 4, 1933—January 25, 2025
Kent Abner Anderson
April 11, 1943—January 23, 2025
William Christopher Marcouiller
July 1, 1987—January 26, 2025
Jimmy Bundy Sr.
July 15, 1944—January 26, 2025
3 things that stood out in Wisconsin women's basketball's win over Michigan
The Badgers rallied in the fourth quarter and held on against the Wolverines to snap their eight-game losing skid. Here's what stood out.
3 things that stood out from LOVB Madison's loss to Houston
The offense couldn't do enough to keep Houston off its heels, and LOVB Madison fell to 1-5 with a defeat at home.
Passenger jet collides with helicopter while landing at Reagan Washington National Airport, FAA says
ARLINGTON, Va. — A jet with 60 passengers and four crew members aboard collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River.
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's loss to Maryland
The Badgers are still looking for another signature win after running into a resilient Terrapins squad on the road Wednesday night. Here's what stood out in the loss.
Trump targets critical race theory and antisemitism on college campuses (copy)
He declared federal money can't be used on "indoctrination" of children, including on "radical gender ideology and critical race theory."
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at hearing (copy)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled Wednesday to answer questions about Medicare and Medicaid or to provide details about how he would work to drive down health care costs.
Morgan Wallen adds second show to Camp Randall tour stop
Wallen will be the first artist to perform at the stadium since the Rolling Stones performed there in 1997.
LETTERs TO THE EDITOR
Many, many years ago, Bob Uecker was the guest speaker at the Home Talent Baseball League banquet. I believe it was held in Waunakee.
Former Madison community center vice president charged with embezzling $600,000
Dewayne L. Powell, 42, faces charges of theft for allegedly using credit cards issued by his former employer, Goodman Community Center, to pay for gambling and other expenses.