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Royal homecoming set for Wisconsin volleyball's star freshman setter

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 12:00am
The Fuerbringer name is well known across volleyball, and now the Badgers have one of their own who they hope is the next star setter.

Wisconsin women's basketball offense goes cold in first loss of season (copy)

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 12:00am
The Badgers' high-scoring attack came to a screeching halt Wednesday night on the road as coach Marisa Moseley's squad pick up its first loss of the season.

3 things to know about Wisconsin men's basketball in-state signee, Zach Kinziger

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 12:00am
A 6-foot-3 sharpshooter is staying in state to play for the Badgers. Here's what fans should know about his recruitment and development.

3 things to know about Wisconsin men's basketball signee Hayden Jones

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 12:00am
The Badgers have a second straight recruiting class with an international prospect. Here's what to know about the 6-foot-5 guard from New Zealand.

Peggy (Johnson) Murphy

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 11:00pm
September 29, 1946—November 12, 2024

Giannis Antetokounmpo takes control to keep Bucks from returning to losing ways

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 10:37pm
It was a league-high for points by an NBA player this season and the second-highest single-game total for Antetokounmpo, who had 64 against Indiana last season.

Wisconsin women's basketball offense goes cold in first loss of season

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 9:29pm
The Badgers' high-scoring attack came to a screeching halt Wednesday night on the road as coach Marisa Moseley's squad pick up its first loss of the season.

Sun Prairie School Board member resigns citing racism toward Black staff

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 8:00pm
Alwyn Foster, who has been on the board since April 2021, released a brief statement on Facebook saying he resigned because of the mishandling of former Sun Prairie East High School principal Renee Coleman's October departure.

25 vehicle break-ins reported on West side Wednesday

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 7:31pm
No arrests have been made.

‘Who?’ Packers' star safety hasn’t forgotten NFC North rival's offseason disrespect

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 7:07pm
With Green Bay and Chicago set to face off for the first time this season on Sunday, the Packers' big-ticket free-agent acquisition is looking to prove an offseason critic wrong.

New York Daily News: Despite Donald Trump's victory, abortion access still wins on the ballot

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 6:40pm
As the dust settles on the election, the pro-choice majority of Americans have spoken. Voters in New York, despite a swing toward Donald Trump, overwhelmingly approved ballot Proposal 1, enshrining in the state Constitution a right to exercise reproductive freedoms,…

Local digest for Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 6:16pm
25 vehicle break-ins are reported on city’s West Side

Trump meets with Biden

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 5:43pm
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump made a victor’s return to Washington on Wednesday, visiting the White House for a nearly two-hour meeting with President Joe Biden and committing to a straightforward transition of power despite actively working to disrupt the…

Digest 11-14

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 5:04pm
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Wisconsin health officials urge vaccinations before holidays

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 5:00pm
Residents should get flu and COVID-19 shots, and those who qualify should be immunized against RSV, state officials said.

Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Marco Rubio for secretary of state

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 4:53pm
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump chose Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general Wednesday, bypassing more experienced options in favor of a loyalist whom Trump has tasked with dramatically overhauling the Justice Department.

Speaker Mike Johnson wins GOP nomination to remain in job

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 4:19pm
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson won the House Republican nomination Wednesday to stay on the job, on track to keep the gavel after a morning endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump ahead of a full House vote in the new…

Madison ordered investigation of new sexual harassment claims against Ald. Charles Myadze

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 2:06pm
Investigators called into question Ald. Charles Myadze's behavior and truthfulness but ultimately concluded he did not violate any city rules.

Thailand's baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng has an official song

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 1:30pm
BANGKOK — In case you can’t get enough of the little pygmy hippo Moo Deng from Thailand, there’s now an official song featuring the internet’s favorite baby animal — released in four languages for her global fans.

Green County man serving jail time after plea deal for insurance fraud involving boat

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 1:05pm
Jeremiah Strese, 47, of rural Monticello, pleaded no contest on Oct. 15 and was found guilty of obstructing an officer and make fraudulent insurance claims.

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