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Wisconsin men's basketball walk-on leaves everything, including a tooth, on floor to defeat rival

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 5:37am
The redshirt freshman helped jolt the Badgers' bench to secure a key road victory as Wisconsin finally closed out a close one.

Giannis Antetokounmpo joins 20,000-point club as surging Bucks rout Mavericks

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 5:35am
The 30-year-old Antetokounmpo has scored 20,010 career points, becoming the 52nd player to reach 20,000.

5 high school girls basketball stars of the week: regionals edition

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 5:27am
All-out efforts and record-setting performances are featured in this week's five stars. Vote for your favorite to be the supernova.

Why uneven bars is mentally, physically challenging in high school gymnastics

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 5:17am
There are many things that go into the event that some coaches, athletes believe is the toughest in gymnastics.

Polzin: And the Big Ten men’s basketball awards go to …

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 5:13am
Should Wisconsin's Greg Gard win Coach of the Year? Does Badgers senior guard John Tonje have a chance at claiming Player of the Year honors?

Local Wisconsin ski team is one of the best in the nation | Holly Waterman

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 5:00am
Congratulations to the WDSPP co-op ski team, featuring athletes from high schools in Wisconsin Dells, Pardeeville, Sun Prairie and Monona Grove. They had an outstanding performance at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Alpine Racing Association state high school ski and snowboard championships…

Donald Trump sees rule of law as impediment to his power | Richard Peidelstein

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 5:00am
Little doubt remains in my mind of the monarchical trend of President Donald Trump's administration. Here are some examples from the president:

Susan Crawford will protect Wisconsin's fair maps | Bev Jambois

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 5:00am
I am urging everyone in Wisconsin to vote for Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin Supreme Court on April 1.

Donald Trump loyal supporters need to back Brad Schimel | Sallie Helmer

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 5:00am
President Donald Trump's voters must get out and vote on April 1 in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election.

Fight to save Sauk County nursing home isn't over yet | Judy Brey

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 5:00am
The Sauk County Board, against the wishes of many taxpayers and following a closed session with the prospective buyer, voted to sell the county nursing home on the west side of Reedsburg.

Legislation will make schools more accountable | Rep. Mark Born

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 5:00am
The Assembly recently passed several bills focusing on accountability for K-12 education.

How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin women's hockey in WCHA Final Faceoff semifinal

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 4:37am
Minnesota Duluth held the Badgers to their lowest series goal total of the season in their last series. Here's where to find Friday's game.

Brewers place pitcher DL Hall on 60-day injured list, making room for Jose Quintana

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 4:30am
The Brewers acquired DL Hall as well as infielder Joey Ortiz in a 2024 trade that sent 2021 NL Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles.

DeForest calls upon an alum to lead its football program

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 4:03am
A former three-sport athlete with the Norskies will take charge of the team's football program this fall.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's win against Minnesota

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 10:03pm
The Badgers were finally able to take care of business in a close game on the road. Here's what stood out from the Border Battle victory.

Wisconsin cheesemakers successfully defend the curd

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 7:45pm
The top 20 out of 2,414 entries at the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest will be announced Thursday with the overall winner revealed at 2 p.m.

If Republican lawmakers won't act on guns, let local officials | Patrick Miles

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 6:50pm
Gun violence is a preventable national tragedy affecting communities across Wisconsin and our country. We in Dane County haven’t been spared.

The Esquire Club is set to re-open within 2 days, longtime owner says

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 6:10pm
John Kavanaugh's family had owned the East Side supper club for 77 years before he sold it last year to a new owner, who closed it last week amid financial struggles.

Wisconsin men's basketball senior guard to miss 2nd straight game due to injury

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 5:43pm
The veteran will miss his third game of the season, including his second straight contest. He also missed the Badgers' first meeting with Minnesota.

Poll: Many voters remain undecided in high-stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 1:22pm
Schimel and Crawford will face off April 1 in a race that will determine ideological control of the state's highest court, which currently has a 4-3 liberal majority.

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