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Packers' newest stars see this teammate as a 'special player' — regardless of his production
For a pair of veterans who joined the Packers as free agents over the offseason, it's more about their teammate's selflessness than his stats, however they have looked this season.
Prosecutors oppose tossing Trump's hush money conviction
NEW YORK — New York prosecutors oppose any effort to dismiss President-elect Donald Trump’s “hush money” conviction, but they expressed openness Tuesday to delaying sentencing until after his second term.
How a viral, duct-taped banana came to be worth $1 million
NEW YORK — Walk into any supermarket and you can generally buy a banana for less than $1. But a banana duct-taped to a wall? That might sell for more than $1 million at an upcoming auction at Sotheby’s in…
Intoxicated man arrested after breaking into home he believed was a family member's
Madison Police were dispatched to the 500 block of East Gorham Street around 2:45 a.m. after a man called to report an intruder breaking down his back door.
Madison Police recover 2 guns in Sunday traffic stop
The driver, 19, was arrested on tentative charges of carrying a concealed weapon and misdemeanor bail jumping. He was taken to the Dane County Jail.
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Mauston School District could dissolve in 2027: 'We are going to run out of money,' superintendent says
After two failed operating referendums this year, the Mauston School District could dissolve in 2027 if a referendum does not pass this spring, district officials said.
Ancora's newest coffee shop and bakery is ready to open on Monona Drive
It'll be the first Ancora with a drive-thru.
Scoring outburst leads Wisconsin men's basketball guard to a national recognition
The accolades keep rolling in for the Badgers' star, who is tied for 14th nationally in scoring.
Agrace closing hospice care unit in Janesville
A spokesperson cited staffing challenges and said people needing inpatient hospice care can use the larger unit in Fitchburg.
Babock Dairy expands recall on Orange Custard Chocolate Chip ice cream
Some Chocolate Peanut Butter containers were inadvertently filled with Orange Custard Chocolate Chip ice cream, leading to products with incorrect allergen labeling.
Michael Gableman violated rules during 2020 election probe, regulatory agency finds
Gableman's review was initially allocated $676,000 in taxpayer funds but ultimately cost close to $2.5 million in additional legal fees and other court costs.
Police arrest man in Watertown stabbing
The 34-year-old suspect was arrested in the stabbing Friday night of a 39-year-old man in Watertown, police said.
Darius Rucker announced for 2025 Wisconsin State Fair
Tickets to the Aug. 8 show go on sale Friday. The fair will run from July 31 to August 10.
Who is Sean Duffy, Trump’s pick for transportation secretary?
The former Wisconsin congressman from Hayward has worked as a lumberjack, competed in reality TV shows and was most recently a Fox News commentator.
Wisconsin bear hunt takes 47% more animals than last year
Wisconsin has about 23,000 bears, with a range covering more than half the state.
Portage monument will feature replicas of nation's founding documents
Viewing the bronze replicas of the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence and other documents can evoke similar emotions to seeing the actual documents in Washington, D.C.
Sarah Abel named director of Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Sarah Abel has been named executive director of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, replacing Cassi Fenili, the organization said Tuesday.
Historic Mifflin Street house should be moved, other buildings can be razed, Plan Commission says
The commission also approved a proposal to demolish a building near Williamson Street that currently houses Italian delicatessen Alimentari and replace it with a six-story building.
Roundy's to pay $1 million in Wisconsin for food weight, labeling violations
The settlement comes after inspections at 81 of the company's Pick ‘n Save and Metro Market stores in the state.