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Team-first wide receiver not concerned with Packers’ pecking order at the position

Fri, 06/14/2024 - 6:37am
Third-year pro Romeo Doubs is confident in his ability and also that of his fellow receivers "because we've all made plays and we’ve all showed it."

Merrimac Ferry closed due to incident involving law enforcement

Fri, 06/14/2024 - 6:25am
The Merrimac Ferry closed shortly before 11 p.m. Thursday and remained closed around daybreak Friday.

These standout front row players could be on Wisconsin volleyball's call list for 2026

Fri, 06/14/2024 - 6:13am
Here are 16 frontcourt players Wisconsin could target Saturday at 12:01 a.m., when coaches can start contacting 2026 recruits.

Why Wisconsin volleyball doesn't 'shy away from' NIL, transfer portal

Fri, 06/14/2024 - 5:37am
Badgers coach Kelly Sheffield has used the transfer portal to bolster his roster, and explains his approach to name, image and likeness.

Understand the issues and stop plying the blame game -- Steve Freson

Fri, 06/14/2024 - 5:00am
The letter to the editor "Liberals don't understand how the other half thinks" in last Sunday's newspaper is probably half correct. Trying to figure out which half is complicated. While I read and listen to several different news outlets, polls…

American Family Insurance golf tournament was great event -- Thomas and Joanne (Joey) Marshall

Fri, 06/14/2024 - 5:00am
My wife and I were privileged to be able to volunteer for the recent American Family Insurance Championship golf tournament. What a thrill to work with such an awesome event and amazing people.

McFarland's goalkeeper shines in girls soccer state semifinal loss to Catholic Memorial

Thu, 06/13/2024 - 10:04pm
McFarland sophomore Jaylah Moore finished with six saves on eight shots faced, but the Spartans fell in the girls soccer state semifinals.

Sun Prairie East falls short in WIAA Division 1 state baseball title game

Thu, 06/13/2024 - 9:51pm
Top-seeded De Pere scored four early runs and held off the third-seeded Cardinals.

Madison Edgewood baseball 'finally got our chance', rallies for Division 2 state title

Thu, 06/13/2024 - 7:28pm
The Crusaders overcame an early deficit in the championship game against top-seeded and top-ranked Mosinee.

Wisconsin football's sizzling summer continues with commitment of 4-star linebacker

Thu, 06/13/2024 - 7:21pm
Luke Fickell and the Badgers football staff continue to pick up recruiting wins. Here's what to know about this four-star linebacker and state champion wrestler.

Madison business owner convicted of COVID-19 business relief fraud

Thu, 06/13/2024 - 5:00pm
Prosecutors said Eric Upchurch exaggerated business revenues and expenses on applications for federal COVID-19 relief loans.

River cruise season set to begin without paddlewheel boat visits to La Crosse, Winona

Thu, 06/13/2024 - 4:42pm
Following the closure of American Queen Voyages earlier this year, there has been a shift of the Mississippi River's historic narrative. The iconic paddlewheelers are not scheduled to dock in La Crosse or Winona this year. Instead, the region will…

Wisconsin State Fair announces Sporkies, Drinkies finalists

Thu, 06/13/2024 - 3:00pm
The cool ranch Doritos pickle is spiral cut on a stick, rolled into crushed up Cool Ranch Doritos and deep-fried.

Former Wisconsin men's basketball star reflects on playing for NBA legend Jerry West

Thu, 06/13/2024 - 1:56pm
The former Wisconsin forward played a single season with the Clippers when NBA legend Jerry West held an executive role.

Report: Donald Trump calls Milwaukee 'horrible city' ahead of Republican National Convention

Thu, 06/13/2024 - 12:47pm
Former President Donald Trump reportedly called Milwaukee, the RNC Convention host city for 2024, a "horrible city" during a meeting with Republicans on Capitol Hill.

Woman arrested for OWI after crashing into parked cars on East Side, Madison police say

Thu, 06/13/2024 - 12:40pm
The woman was taken to the hospital to be medically cleared, processed for first-offense OWI and taken to the Dane County Jail on an active warrant, police said.

Rebecca Kleefisch: We have to be able to trust our elections in Wisconsin

Thu, 06/13/2024 - 12:20pm
America stands as a beacon of freedom for a world looking to us as the example of how self-determination and government of, by and for the people should function. But our standing is weakened when our public’s faith in the…

UW system set to close another 2-year campus

Thu, 06/13/2024 - 11:41am
UW system officials already have closed four other two-year schools since 2023 and plan to close UW-Milwaukee's branch campus in Waukesha.

7 ways the Madison area is celebrating Juneteenth this year

Thu, 06/13/2024 - 11:10am
From parades to art museum tours, here's how the Madison area is celebrating the day.

Man arrested for swatting after false report of gunshots, Madison police say

Thu, 06/13/2024 - 10:35am
Madison police said that when officers responded to Penn Park for the gunshots report, they were unable to locate any evidence of a shooting or shots being fired.

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