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7 high school gymnasts to know this season
Multiple state qualifiers are returning to local mats, hoping to improve their finishes at season's end. Here are seven gymnasts to know this season.
Polzin: 'A long ways to go' for Wisconsin men's basketball, and growing to do after first loss
Poor execution down the stretch was costly in a chance at another quality win. The Badgers' offense wasn't potent, showing areas they need to grow.
Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell describes vision for new offense
The Badgers offense might look a bit more like fans are used to when Luke Fickell hires a new offensive coordinator.
Sarah Franklin makes Wisconsin volleyball history repeating as Big Ten's best player
The Badgers' superstar added honors to her historic career and her teammates were recognized for their play, too.
5 high school boys basketball stars of the week: Dec. 5 edition (copy)
Meet the five stars from the past week of high school boys basketball action. Vote for your favorite to be the week's Supernova.
5 high school girls basketball stars of the week: Dec. 5 edition (copy)
From breakout freshmen to players who have stepped into bigger roles this season, here are this week's five girls basketball stars. Vote for your favorite to be named Supernova.
David J. Runde
A Mass of Christian Burial for David J. Runde will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11 a.m. at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Wisconsin Dells. With Father John Blewett celebrating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December…
Bucks' 7-game winning streak comes to ugly end at home
With Milwaukee's three-time All-Star missing his 21st game to start the season, there just wasn't enough in the tank to keep the winning ways going. Here's how the streak ended.
Amnesty International says genocide is occurring in Gaza
CAIRO — Amnesty International accused Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip during its war with Hamas, saying it has sought to deliberately destroy Palestinians by mounting deadly attacks, demolishing vital infrastructure and preventing the delivery of food, medicine…
3 things to watch when the Packers face the Lions in NFC North showdown at Ford Field
The locals will be in full-throated support of their Lions, so Packers fans at Ford Field will need to work hard to stand out. Here's what else could stand out.
Local digest for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024
OWI suspect to officer: ‘You got me’
Memphis police use excessive force and discriminate against Black people
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department uses excessive force and discriminates against Black people, according to the findings of a U.S. Department of Justice investigation launched after the police beating death of Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop in…
Hegseth fights to save Pentagon nomination
WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth fought to save his nomination to be Donald Trump’s defense secretary Wednesday as the president-elect considered possible replacements in the face of growing questions about the former Fox News host’s personal conduct and ability to win…
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Health care CEO slain in New York
NEW YORK — A gunman killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO on Wednesday in a “brazen, targeted attack” outside a Manhattan hotel where the health insurer was holding its investor conference, police said, setting off a massive search for the fleeing assailant hours…
Veteran Wisconsin defensive lineman set to enter transfer portal
An expected crucial piece of the Badgers defense announced he plans to enter the portal.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee's ban
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court sounded likely Wednesday to lean toward upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin football's recruiting staff after signing 24 recruits
Max Stienecker and Pat Lambert broke down what stood out from the 24 recruits the Badgers signed Wednesday.