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After snowstorm strands them in New Orleans, Bucks return home briefly and win sixth straight

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 4:35am
The Bucks made it to Milwaukee less than three hours before the start of their Thursday night game, which was delayed an hour before they routed Miami 125-96.

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads NBA All-Star voting again, LeBron James makes it 21 straight

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 4:30am
Giannis Antetokounmpo is now the ninth player to win the fan vote in back-to-back seasons.

Packers center Josh Myers on impending free agency: ‘I’d absolutely love to be here’

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 12:00am
The center's future with Green Bay still remains uncertain after the 2024-25 season.

Why it'll cost more for most fans to renew Wisconsin football season tickets in 2025

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 12:00am
The Badgers sold out of football season tickets in 2024, but the 2025 schedule doesn't have as many marquee home games.

Wisconsin volleyball's 'crazy environment' helps sell All-American on joining Badgers

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 12:00am
Mimi Colyer had no idea when she awoke Friday morning that her life was about to get tipped upside down.

New Wisconsin QB coach's passion brought him back to familiar ground

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 12:00am
Kenny Guiton finally accomplished a career goal after a decade dalliance coaching another position. Here's what Badgers QBs are getting in their new leader.

Why Mount Horeb/Barneveld's top receiver felt a fit with reigning Division I FCS national champions

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 12:00am
The personality and work ethic of the Vikings senior standout aligned perfectly with a program whose reputation for success is "pretty hard to beat."

Lillard, Bucks overcome travel issues to trounce Heat 125-96 for 5th straight win

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 12:00am
MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard had 29 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame travel issues to beat the Miami Heat 125-96 on Thursday for their fifth straight victory.

Digest 1-24

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 12:00am
NFL

5 high school girls basketball stars of the week: Jan. 23 edition (copy)

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 12:00am
Some athletes playing their best basketball recently lead the way for this week's standouts. Vote for your favorite performance.

5 high school boys basketball stars of the week: Jan. 23 edition

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 12:00am
Several area high school boys basketball players had impressive showings at the Big Eight Conference’s MLK showcase this past weekend. Vote for your favorite to become the Supernova.

DIGEST

Thu, 01/23/2025 - 5:01pm
Cross-median collision injures driver

Hegseth tells senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sex assault

Thu, 01/23/2025 - 4:33pm
WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017, according to answers he provided to a senator during his confirmation process that The Associated Press…

A federal judge blocks Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship

Thu, 01/23/2025 - 4:11pm
SEATTLE — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional” during the first hearing in a multi-state effort challenging the order.

S&P 500 climbs to a record

Thu, 01/23/2025 - 4:00pm
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks rose to a record Thursday as Wall Street regained some of the momentum that catapulted it to 57 all-time highs last year.

Police chief Shon Barnes talks body cams, school security and more as he says goodbye to Madison

Thu, 01/23/2025 - 4:00pm
As the end of his tenure draws closer, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes' sat down for one-on-one interviews with local reporters Wednesday.

Hear a previously unreleased Tina Turner song

Thu, 01/23/2025 - 3:30pm
NEW YORK — They call her the ‘Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll’ for a reason.

YOUR VIEWS

Thu, 01/23/2025 - 2:59pm
Jan. 6 pardons should insult local police unions

Judge extends pause on Act 10 ruling, citing 'utter chaos' if later reversed

Thu, 01/23/2025 - 2:51pm
The case is all but certain to come before the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which currently holds a 4-3 liberal majority.

Why it'll cost more for most fans to renew Wisconsin football season tickets in 2025

Thu, 01/23/2025 - 12:57pm
The Badgers sold out of football season tickets in 2024, but the 2025 schedule doesn't have as many marquee home games.

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