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Calls for justice grow in death of Black man outside Milwaukee hotel as GOP convention approaches

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 8:00pm
“We will demand justice every day this week, every day next week and every day after that,” attorney Benjamin Crump said.

Settlement reached in lawsuit against former teacher who secretly recorded students

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 6:00pm
It's unclear if the victims will see any of the money because the school district has been dismissed from the case.

5 years in prison ordered for Texas woman who committed 7-figure fraud against Wisconsin business owner

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 5:30pm
"We tried to unravel this but it was so immense," the business owner told a judge Wednesday in federal court.

Sun Prairie woman sentenced to 7 years for trafficking fentanyl in stuffed animals

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 4:58pm
She is one of four people who have pleaded guilty in the scheme.

Janesville apartment fire was accidental, injured firefighter back at work, authorities say

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 12:25pm
The Red Cross is assisting residents displaced by the fire, which did nearly $1.9 million in damage to the Surrey Ridge Apartments on Monday.

Here's how to catch Wisconsin football's open training camp practice in person

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 12:11pm
Fans can get an early glimpse of the Badgers next month in Platteville, but they'll need to plan ahead.

Guess which 2 Wisconsin players are in EA Sports College Football 25's top 100

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 11:47am
Two Badgers veteran secondary players were rated among the top 100 players in the highly anticipated relaunch of the popular video game franchise.

21-year-old man drowns in private pond in Grant County, authorities say

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 11:10am
Authorities were called just before 10 p.m. Tuesday to the pond near the intersection of Highway 61 and Highway T in the town of Marion.

Former NBA player returns to Wisconsin men's basketball in newly created role

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 10:50am
A Randolph native and former Badgers player is returning to fill a role he held in the NBA after his playing career.

Police seeking vehicle involved in retail thefts, Beltline hit-and-run crash

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 10:25am
Multiple Madison area police agencies have cases involving the vehicle.

Madison man arrested after fleeing on foot following vehicle pursuit, Monona police say

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 9:20am
No injuries were reported and the vehicle, which sustained flat tires, belonged to the man’s mother, police said.

Fitchburg teen flees traffic stop on Beltline, then gives up, apologizes, Monona police say

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 8:25am
The 17-year-old driver was ticketed for failure to obey traffic officer, operate without a drivers license, speeding 20+ mph, and operate without insurance, police said.

Republican National Convention puts spotlight on this Wisconsin city (it's not Milwaukee)

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 7:45am
The Fond du Lac County community is expecting an uptick in visitors during the Republican National Convention due to the city's place in history regarding the GOP.

Al Sharpton to deliver eulogy for Black man who died after being held down by Milwaukee hotel guards

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 7:20am
The death of Dvontaye Mitchell has drawn comparisons to the murder of George Floyd, a Black man killed in 2020 after a white police officer in Minneapolis knelt on his neck.

Polzin: Why this Wisconsin women's basketball star chose to stay, be part of Badgers' rebuild

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 5:43am
There was the opportunity to leave after a sensational sophomore season. She instead decided there still was work remaining at a place she loves.

Wisconsin's unbreakable high school sports records | Meet the football passing TD leader

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 5:03am
This is part of a series examining Wisconsin high school records that are unlikely to be broken. We look at the quarterback who threw the most touchdown passes in a season.

Phil Hands' cartoon was unfair to reasonable neighbors -- Dan Stier

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 5:00am
Wisconsin State Journal cartoonist Phil Hands pegged Madison neighborhoods as NIMBYs who share a "fear of change" with those on the far right, in his June 23 editorial cartoon.

Get familiar with Project 2025 plan for another term -- Patrick Fleming

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 5:00am
I would encourage all Americans, especially those who plan on voting in November for the next president of the United States, to acquaint themselves with the Heritage Foundation Project 2025.

Open Jim: Which Big Ten newbie would be a better win for Wisconsin football – Oregon or Southern Cal

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 4:37am
BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers a question from a reader in his regular mailbag.

Brewers can't slow Pirates' offense in series opener

Tue, 07/09/2024 - 10:15pm
Pittsburgh catcher Joey Bart's grand slam was part of a game-changing inning Tuesday night in Milwaukee.

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