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Urban Meyer: 'Of course' Wisconsin football has a chance vs. No. 4 Alabama

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 5:45pm
Badgers coach Luke Fickell has a long history with the FOX analyst from his time working on staff at Ohio State.

Remains of 3-year-old Elijah Vue of Wisconsin Dells identified

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 5:30pm
Remains discovered last week in Manitowoc County are those of 3-year-old Elijah Vue, who was reported missing on Feb. 20.

Packers haven't completely ruled out quarterback Jordan Love against Colts

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 5:10pm
Here's what we know about the starting quarterback's injury status, the addition of the NFL's leading receiver after Week 1 to the injury report and the tight end snap count.

JD Vance to return to western Wisconsin next Wednesday

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 5:00pm
Polling released this week by Marquette Law School found that, among likely voters and registered voters, respondents favored Harris 52% to Trump’s 48%.

Public health reports first human case of West Nile Virus in Dane County this year

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 4:50pm
Wisconsin has had five West Nile Virus cases in 2024.

5 senior high school football offensive linemen finding success in 2024

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 4:40pm
Five senior linemen finding success after improvements or transformations over the last year.

Group recommends improving Black experience for students, staff at UW-Madison

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 2:30pm
The recommendations largely center on creating a culture of accountability for UW-Madison leadership in how its Black students and staff are treated on campus

How long will the driving lane closures on Mineral Point Road last?

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 1:05pm
The new BRT and construction of a bike path mean there's less space for drivers.

Universities of Wisconsin adopt viewpoint-neutral policy for college leaders

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 12:20pm
Under the new policy, university leaders can issue public statements only on matters that directly affect university operations and their core mission.

Alleged burglar tells business manager he was with IT and fixing computer, Madison police say

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 11:35am
The manager provided a description of the suspect and police were able to find him and arrest him on tentative charges of burglary and bail jumping, Madison police said.

Madison teachers, school district compromise on raises that are partially tied to referendum

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 11:10am
Half of the proposed increased would only go into effect if voters approve a $100 million operating referendum in November.

10 Madison chefs teaming up for Sips & Slices event

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 11:03am
Ten local chefs are offering up tasty brunch food as part of the second-annual fundraiser to benefit The River Food Pantry.

'Something that our fans deserve': How Wisconsin, Alabama came together for rare games

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 10:49am
Previously scheduled games had to be moved for the Badgers and Crimson Tide to be on the field together Saturday. Here's more on how the deal got done.

Regional blood center celebrates 50 years of supplying hospitals, including SSM St. Mary's

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 10:40am
Events at ImpactLife's Madison donor center Thursday were meant to bring attention to the importance of donating blood.

15 great ideas for your weekend in and around Madison

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 8:55am
New plays, bright polka, and fun after dark all on tap this weekend.

Former employee pleads guilty to smuggling contraband into troubled Waupun prison

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 8:45am
Between July 2022 and September 2023, Homan received 125 payments totaling more than $53,000 from prisoners, former prisoners and “associates” of prisoners, authorities said.

OSHA cites Watertown animal food plant for exposing workers to airborne dust, explosion risk

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 7:40am
Inspectors cited Strauss Feeds for 19 serious and five other-than-serious safety and health violations, and assessed the company $161,332 in proposed penalties, OSHA said.

Hands on Wisconsin: Bucky rolls the barrel over Alabama

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 7:35am
Bucky welcomes No. 4 ranked Alabama to Camp Randall on Saturday morning. This matchup will be a big test for the Badgers

High-tech search for 1968 plane wreck in Lake Superior shows nothing so far

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 7:25am
The plane carrying pilot Robert Carew, co-pilot Gordon Jones and graduate student Velayudh Krishna Menon left Madison for Lake Superior on Oct. 23, 1968.

Ep. 99 BadgerExtra podcast: Week 3 Big Ten picks featuring Jim Polzin

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 7:11am
BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin give their against-the-spread picks for Week 3 in the Big Ten.

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