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UW-Madison extends financial support for education students who stay in Wisconsin to teach

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 7:15am
The Teacher Pledge Program covers in-state tuition and fees, testing and licensing for students in teacher education programs if they teach in Wisconsin schools after graduation.

Packers may not have to delve into the 2024 NFL Draft for specialists

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 6:37am
It's hoped that Keisean Nixon back returning kicks and a second-year jump from kicker Anders Carlson will be enough for the special teams to see improvement.

More tickets used for Wisconsin men's basketball home games in 2023-24

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 6:37am
Crowd sizes for Badgers men's basketball home games fell to the lowest level on record in 2022-23 but rebounded slightly in 2023-24. Here are the numbers.

East Washington mural delayed again, leaving artist feeling disrespected

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 5:55am
The mural on the side of Metro Transit's maintenance building is now three years behind schedule, amid newly discovered structural problems with the building.

Madison isn't famous for fashion, but UW-Madison student designers make their mark

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 5:45am
Sixteen UW-Madison student designers are showing their work for the public in a fashion show hosted by the Issue, a UW-Madison student-run magazine.

Polzin: Why a leader calling out teammates has earned Wisconsin football players' respect

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 5:37am
Hunter Wohler reached his breaking point last season. But the standout safety decided to return and be part of the solution.

Killing a bicyclist should have similar penalty as killing a motorist -- Steve Rankin

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 5:00am
What is a life worth? Not much if you ride a bike.

5 high school softball stars from the Madison area: April 23 edition

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 4:37am
Hot bats were on display all week with a couple pitching performances that stand out. Meet this week's stars.

5 high school lacrosse stars from the Madison/WiscNews area: April 23 edition

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 4:13am
From playing on a torn quadricep to a week filled with hat tricks, meet this week's stars.

Monona Grove boys tennis leads prep stars of the night

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 11:45pm
MG rolled past Madison La Follette. Here's how other prep sports played out Monday.

Brewers see end to 4-game win streak

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 9:20pm
Oneil Cruz and Jared Jones helped Pittsburgh win the series opener against Milwaukee.

Fatal crash west of Whitewater claims fourth victim, investigation ongoing

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 7:10pm
Seufzer's name was released by the Rock County Medical Examiner's Department on Monday; she was pronounced dead at a hospital from her injuries on Thursday.

UW-Madison College of Engineering dean to step down after 11-year tenure

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 4:45pm
With Ian Robertson's departure, since July, four of the university's eight college deans have announced that they're stepping down.

Wisconsin women's hockey forward enters transfer portal before final season of eligibility

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 4:36pm
Maddi Wheeler joined goalie Jane Gervais and defender Sophie Helgeson as Badgers players in the transfer portal.

Former Verona landfill eyed for solar energy site, Dane County announces

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 4:30pm
Methane from the landfill has been used to generate electricity since the mid-1990s.

Subterfuge, or swap meet? Packers GM won't divulge team's NFL Draft plans

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 4:00pm
“I don’t think you want anybody to get a bead on what you’re doing, particularly this time of year,” Gutekunst said during a 35-minute Q&A session with reporters Monday.

Prehistoric lake sturgeon is not endangered, US says despite calls from conservationists

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 3:30pm
Federal wildlife officials have decided not to place lake sturgeon on the endangered species list, ensuring annual spearing seasons in Wisconsin and Michigan can continue.

In Wisconsin, Kamala Harris ties Donald Trump to Republicans' ongoing abortion challenge

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 3:05pm
The topic of reproductive health has proven difficult for Republicans to counter, with Democratic candidates winning recent races when abortion was a major campaign issue.

Wisconsin football lands transfer offensive lineman commitment from SEC

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 12:03pm
The Badgers added depth to their offensive line with a commitment via the transfer portal. Here's what to know about the former SEC offensive lineman.

What's next for this in-state Big Ten lineman after visiting Wisconsin football

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 11:26am
This Hartland Arrowhead recruit was part of the 2022 in-state recruiting class. He now may have an opportunity to return home.

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