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5 high school girls basketball stars of the week: Dec. 17 edition

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 7:03am
A senior who broke a pair of program records as well as multiple elite two-way players headline this week's five stars. Vote for the most impressive effort as the Supernova.

Person of interest in Beloit homicide dies of apparent suicide in police pursuit

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 6:55am
The person of interest in a Dec. 10 homicide in Beloit was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound following a pursuit with Illinois State Police, Beloit police reported.

Buraka on verge of closing, the last thing its owner wants

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 6:40am
Madison's only Ethiopian restaurant has been in business in various forms for 33 years.

'Disappointing' blowout loss puts Bucks' season-long road struggles into perspective

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 6:37am
The Bucks have several issues to work out if they want to be a contender in the Eastern Conference. Solving their struggles away from Fiserv Forum is priority No. 1.

'Inexcusable': Wisconsin men's basketball's defensive communication a focus after blowout loss

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 6:07am
The Badgers said they weren't "connected" defensively against Nebraska, and some plays made that pretty clear to see.

Primary shows why new voting system is needed | Richard S. Russell

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 5:45am
If anybody ever needed a superb case study for why ranked-choice voting is a good idea, look no further than the Democratic field of contenders to succeed Gov. Tony Evers.

Polzin: How Carter Booth's viral moment became Wisconsin volleyball's rallying cry

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 5:37am
Carter Booth is sorry for her foul-mouth faux pas. But the message behind it requires no apology: She's doing everything in her power to extend her run with the Badgers.

Plenty of Packers players questionable heading into crucial game against Bears

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 5:35am
Green Bay suffered its fair share of injuries against the Broncos and now have some key decisions to make before a North Division matchup in Chicago on Saturday.

Madison's rushed cottage court ordinance has problems | Alex Saloutos

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 5:15am
The Madison City Council unanimously approved a cottage court ordinance Dec. 9. I support cottage courts, which are lusters of smaller homes. But this ordinance has serious problems, and the council should reconsider.

Final Four trip triggers salary, bonus bump for Wisconsin volleyball coach

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 5:03am
The Badgers' victory against Texas in the regional final added to coach Kelly Sheffield's salary for 2026 as well as to the bonus he'll get this season.

Donald Trump is holding down inflation | Mike Badger

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 5:00am
President Donald Trump deserves a lot of the criticism he gets from the left, but claiming he is not fighting inflation doesn't wash.

ICE's outrageous tactics undermine law enforcement mission | Boston Herald

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 6:40pm
ICE isn’t doing itself any favors.

College football 'visionary,' Wisconsin alum Chuck Neinas dies at 93

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 5:37pm
The Wisconsin native and former Badgers broadcaster was at the center of a landmark lawsuit that has shaped the landscape of college football over the past 40 years.

Madison police: Man arrested after disturbance at Jewish center

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 5:17pm
No actual weapons were found, and the man did not make any specific verbal threats, police said.

No prison for doctor

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 4:30pm
LOS ANGELES — A doctor who pleaded guilty in a scheme to supply ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his overdose death was sentenced Tuesday to eight months of home confinement.

Here’s how much taxes are going up in your Madison neighborhood

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 3:20pm
The average Madison homeowner’s bill rose by 11%, but depending on where you live that increase could range from 5% to more than 21%.

Madison to re-plow residential streets as temperatures rise

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 1:30pm
The National Weather Service forecast calls for a high of 36 on Wednesday and 41 on Thursday, when there also will be a chance for rain or snow.

Officers at trial of Milwaukee judge say her actions made their job more dangerous

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 1:15pm
An FBI agent testified said he was worried his team was divided when Judge Hannah Dugan directed agents to speak with the chief judge.

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