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Madison company running national Super Bowl ad with $1.2 million giveaway

Mon, 02/03/2025 - 7:10am
While most people generally try to avoid ads, the Super Bowl is the exception, with some viewers tuning in for the ads more than the game.

Appraisals of Capitol lands were alarming 170 years ago

Mon, 02/03/2025 - 6:30am
This Wisconsin State Journal editorial ran on Feb. 1, 1855:

How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin men's basketball vs. Indiana

Mon, 02/03/2025 - 6:23am
How to tune in to watch and listen as the Badgers return home to the Kohl Center.

Wisconsin spends hundreds of thousands of dollars on track training facility it lacks permits to use

Mon, 02/03/2025 - 6:00am
The Badgers had to find an indoor facility for track and field workouts on a tight timeline. The permits weren't approved when they started training near Lodi.

Documents: Dane County airport director ghosted employees, lied to officials

Mon, 02/03/2025 - 5:55am
A 2023 investigation corroborated a dozen complaints against airport director Kim Jones, including unresponsiveness to staff, lying and protecting problematic employees from discipline.

The Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships come to Madison this week. What is that, exactly?

Mon, 02/03/2025 - 5:45am
While ice and wind are the common denominators, the five-day competition is actually composed of three different sports.

Madison Memorial boys basketball’s state title aspirations powered by 'twin telepathy'

Mon, 02/03/2025 - 5:03am
Madison Memorial's Caleb and Ezra Liggon have been teammates since they first started playing organized basketball. Now, the twins are using their chemistry as a difference maker for the Spartans.

Waiting game leads Verona offensive lineman to Washington State commitment

Mon, 02/03/2025 - 4:33am
The Cougars new coaching staff and the atmosphere in Pullman were a "no-brainer" for the Wildcats two-time all-Big Eight Conference pick.

Even without Ja Morant, Memphis routs slumping Bucks

Mon, 02/03/2025 - 4:15am
Milwaukee lost for the fourth time in five games despite getting 30 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists from Giannis Antetokounmpo.

What to know about Wisconsin men's basketball's opponent, Indiana

Mon, 02/03/2025 - 4:13am
What to know about the Hoosiers as the Badgers return home to the Kohl Center.

Digest 2-3

Mon, 02/03/2025 - 12:00am
GOLF

Why 2 former bosses predict success for Wisconsin OC Jeff Grimes

Mon, 02/03/2025 - 12:00am
Jeff Grimes has shown his prowess as a teacher and a recruiter during his coaching career. Two former bosses believe he'll help Wisconsin get back on track.

In decisive moments, Wisconsin men's hockey falls short against Border Battle rival

Mon, 02/03/2025 - 12:00am
Minnesota outscored the Badgers 7-1 in the third period over two games, both of which were tied entering the final 20 minutes.

Wisconsin women's basketball team falls on the road to Purdue

Sun, 02/02/2025 - 5:00pm
The afterglow of the home win over Michigan wore off for the Badgers, who were outclassed by one of the Big Ten's bottom dwellers.

Wisconsin women's basketball team falls on the road to Purdue

Sun, 02/02/2025 - 5:00pm
The afterglow of the home win over Michigan wore off for the Badgers, who were outclassed by one of the Big Ten's bottom dwellers.

Trump says Americans could feel 'some pain' from his new tariffs

Sun, 02/02/2025 - 4:25pm
President Donald Trump says Americans could feel “some pain” from the emerging trade war triggered by his tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China.

Once the plucky underdog, the Kansas City Chiefs have become the NFL juggernaut fans love to hate

Sun, 02/02/2025 - 3:41pm
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs were once the loveable NFL underdogs, led by the good-natured coach who couldn’t win the big one, the plucky quarterback with the Kermit the Frog-like voice, and the superstar tight end with…

Ohtani's return to pitching could come in May for World Series champion Dodgers

Sun, 02/02/2025 - 3:29pm
Shohei Ohtani pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers in May is "about right,” manager Dave Roberts said Saturday at the team's annual fan fest.

Passenger dead, three others injured after 100 mph chase in Columbia County

Sun, 02/02/2025 - 2:15pm
Speed and alcohol were factors in the crash, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office said.

Fay Vincent, baseball commissioner during three years of turmoil, dies at 86

Sun, 02/02/2025 - 1:55pm
NEW YORK — Fay Vincent, who became an unexpected baseball commissioner in 1989 following the death of A. Bartlett Giamatti and then was forced out three years later by owners intent on a labor confrontation with players, has died. He…

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