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'Hands tied': Athletes left in dark as NCAA settlement leaves murky future for non-revenue sports (copy)

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 12:00am
The $2.8 billion NCAA settlement awaiting final approval from a federal judge is touted as a solution for thousands of athletes to finally get the money they deserve and provide some clarity to recruiting. For some, it’s too late.

No new answers in death of man who drove into Cottage Grove family

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 6:25pm
An autopsy was scheduled for Thursday in the death of the Cottage Grove man.

Victim, suspect identified in fatal stabbing at Fitchburg bar

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 5:54pm
The stabbing is the latest of several violent incidents reported at Monkeyshines Bar and Grill since 2021.

DIGEST

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 5:49pm
Woman arrested after prison staff threatened

Wisconsin football adds transfer portal receiver with big-play prowess

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 4:37pm
The Badgers had two receivers leave in the transfer portal this spring, but added one Wednesday that's proven he can provide explosiveness.

Wall Street climbs in choppy trading after Fed warns of rising risks for economy, holds rates steady (copy)

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 3:53pm
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks ticked higher Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left its main interest alone, as widely expected, but also warned about rising risks for the U.S. economy.

U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden cancels votes, virtual roundtable after receiving threatening letter

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 3:30pm
U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden will miss today's votes and reschedule his virtual town hall after receiving a credible threat targeting his family. The letter was delivered to his D.C. office and was reported to authorities.

Brewers trounced 9-1 as Astros avoid sweep in Milwaukee

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 3:28pm
Milwaukee recorded just four hits and fell back to .500 to end the home series.

Walworth County deputy rescues truck driver who hit his squad car

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 2:46pm
Highway 50 was closed between Northshore Drive and Highway F North for "an extended period of time" after the crash.

Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices and higher unemployment (copy)

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 2:18pm
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, brushing off President Donald Trump’s demands to lower borrowing costs, and said the risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen.

Trump designates Thursday as a day for the US to celebrate victory in World War II (copy)

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 1:47pm
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump issued a proclamation designating Thursday as a day for the United States to celebrate victory in World War II as countries in Europe already do.

Madison man facing 4th OWI in Middleton crash

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 1:15pm
The officer arrested the man on a pending charge of OWI fourth offense, a felony.

Wisconsin Lawmaker bear responsibility for underfunded schools | Kristina Reser-Jaynes

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 11:59am
Public education is under attack here in Wisconsin.

Touch of Ukraine closing, new restaurant set to open in its place

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 11:32am
"I thought the food was really good, but they just didn't have enough business to pay the bills, and after two years, we just had to make a change," the building's owner said.

Level 5 Donuts sell out quickly in first days as brick-and-mortar shop

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 9:25am
The vegan-only donut shop offers classic donut flavors like vanilla and chocolate glazed and blueberry lemon, as well as filled donuts and seasonal options.

Phil Hands cartoon: Tony Evers is wanted for arrest by Trump administration

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 6:40am
Last month Wisconsin's mild-mannered Gov. Tony Evers sent a memo to state employees advising them to consult with their supervisors and legal counsel before handing over documents or coworkers to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency in the event of…

Frank Lloyd Wright's connection to Madison comes to live in digital trail

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 5:45am
The trail is intended to provide a deeper understanding of Wright's connections to Madison.

More tickets go unused as Wisconsin men's hockey stumbles in 2024-25 season

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 5:37am
Crowd sizes were 4% smaller in coach Mike Hastings' second season than in his first as the Badgers had at least 10,000 ticket scans in only one game.

5 high school lacrosse stars of the week: May 7 edition

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 5:03am
Program records, a career milestone and season bests highlighted the past week of high school lacrosse action. Vote for your favorite performance to be the Supernova.

White House must own that tariffs will increase prices | Neil Traubenberg

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 5:00am
Have you ever gone shopping and seen a line on the receipt for sales tax?

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