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While Jordan Love’s elbow heals, he also hopes to resuscitate Packers’ downtrodden passing game

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 6:57pm
Love looked to focus more on how Green Bay can get things going again on offense and less on his health after being a limited participant in practice Wednesday.

Packers may face even tougher test against Eagles' star running back if key defender sidelined

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 6:33pm
Trying to contain a record-setting back without one of your best run-stuffing tackles is a downright scary proposition. Unfortunately, that's where Green Bay could find itself when the playoffs open.

Wildfires burn out of control across Los Angeles area and kill 5 as thousands flee homes (copy)

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 6:15pm
Wildfires roaring through the Los Angeles area left neighborhoods in ruins Wednesday, killing at least two as residents escaped through flames driven by hurricane-force winds.

Local digest for Thursday, Jan. 9, 2024

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 6:13pm
Janesville man arrested for bank heist

Ice skater rescued after breaking through Lake Monona ice

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 5:53pm
The person was put into an ambulance, paramedics assessed them, and they were taken to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

DOJ says it plans to release only part of special counsel's Trump report for now (copy)

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 5:15pm
The Justice Department said Wednesday it intends to release special counsel Jack Smith's findings on Donald Trump's efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election.

END OF A SEASON

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 4:44pm
Above: Mike Stassi, a volunteer retiree, left, and apprentice Xavier Davis secure the last of the displays from the Holiday Fantasy in Lights inside a trailer at Madison’s Olin Park. The free drive-thru holiday lights display is put together by…

'Injuries happen': Wisconsin men's basketball senior guard's status in question for rivalry game

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 4:43pm
The Badgers lost two players to injury against Rutgers. Here's where each stands leading into a matchup with Minnesota on Friday.

Elk on a shelf: Colorado wildlife officials rescue elk tangled in rope on ice climbing route

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 4:10pm
LAKE CITY, Colo. — Wildlife officials and several climbers rescued a bull elk by lowering it down a cliff after the animal became entangled in a rope at a popular ice climbing area in southwestern Colorado.

Supreme Court race already on track to be the most expensive in history

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 3:59pm
Schimel and Crawford are running for the seat held by departing liberal Justice Ann Walsh Bradley.

LETTERs TO THE EDITOR

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 3:50pm
Trump’s next term will challenge our Founders

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Wed, 01/08/2025 - 3:11pm
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Juneau County has received more than 170 tips in triple homicide

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 2:57pm
More than 170 tips have been submitted to authorities regarding the whereabouts of the suspect in a triple homicide in New Lisbon last week, the Juneau County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday.

Senate Republicans advance voter ID amendment

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 2:39pm
If the measure passes the Republican-controlled Assembly next week, the proposal will come before voters on Wisconsin's April 1 ballot.

Southside Elementary's renaming committee narrows list to 4 finalists

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 11:10am
The Madison School Board is expected to choose a final name on Feb. 24.

No snow? No problem. Here are 9 other ways to enjoy winter

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 10:55am
Plus, a 'Frozen' bonus...

Illegally parked vehicle leads to man’s arrest for sexual assault of teen in Janesville

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 10:25am
The girl, who was not injured, was turned over to her family.

Janesville man arrested in western Wisconsin for bank robbery in Bloomington, Minnesota

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 9:10am
The man is being held in the Monroe County Jail pending extradition to Minnesota.

Blanchardville man dies in crash off curve of Iowa County highway

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 8:40am
It was the first fatal crash of the year in Iowa County.

South Side fire station to close Thursday for redevelopment

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 8:00am
Operations will be moved to a temporary fire station on Fish Hatchery Road until a new station is completed in late 2026 or early 2027.

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