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Scientists in France recreate the head of ancient 9-foot-long bug

Sat, 10/12/2024 - 12:30pm
Most fossils of the extinct creatures have no heads, but researchers analyzed complete fossils of juveniles and were able to develop a model of the head.

Racine firefighter killed in motorcycle-car crash at Alpine Valley entrance

Sat, 10/12/2024 - 7:50am
The driver of the car, a 17-year-old boy from Eagle, was uninjured and is fully cooperating with the investigation, the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office said.

Steve Arnold: Vote 'yes' to get Fitchburg budget out of vise

Sat, 10/12/2024 - 7:00am
FITCHBURG — As a former mayor of the rapidly growing city of Fitchburg, I appreciate how damaging state-imposed levy limits are to the ability of municipalities to deliver the services residents want.

What will the Madison School District cut if its $100 million operating referendum fails?

Sat, 10/12/2024 - 6:55am
The School Board could balance the 2024-25 budget by dipping into reserves, but after that, it would need a long-term solution.

In an election that hinges on the slimmest of margins, this race could prove one of the most consequential

Sat, 10/12/2024 - 6:50am
In Wisconsin, a state notorious for its razor-thin margins, the U.S. Senate race pits Democrat Tammy Baldwin against Republican Eric Hovde.

Eric Hovde: 'I’m deeply concerned about the economic path that we’ve been on'

Sat, 10/12/2024 - 6:45am
Hovde said many of the economic issues that drove him to run in 2012 still persist today as he hopes to oust incumbent U.S. Sen. Baldwin, D-Madison.

Tammy Baldwin: 'People are angry about losing rights and freedoms'

Sat, 10/12/2024 - 6:45am
While she has long championed abortion rights, it has never been as central to an election as this one, the first since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

Mendota Marsh: Oscar Fox and Lewis Crane enjoy a beautiful fall day

Sat, 10/12/2024 - 6:40am
Oscar Fox and Lewis Crane take in all that Madison has to offer on a beautiful fall day in this week's Mendota Marsh.

Woman who stabbed classmate to please Slender Man files third release request

Sat, 10/12/2024 - 6:20am
A Wisconsin woman accused of stabbing her classmate to please horror character Slender Man more than a decade ago asked a judge again Friday to release her from a psychiatric hospital.

Wisconsin men's hockey got what it deserved in season-opening upset, coach says

Sat, 10/12/2024 - 5:40am
Mike Hastings' second season with the Badgers got off to a sour start. How the Badgers react to the adversity will be telling.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin volleyball's sweep of Maryland (copy)

Sat, 10/12/2024 - 12:00am
The Badgers volleyball took advantage at the serving line to sweep Maryland in Big Ten action.

Lindenwood stuns Wisconsin men's hockey in season opener: Likes, dislikes (copy)

Sat, 10/12/2024 - 12:00am
The first game of the season was a disaster for the Badgers, who became the first Big Ten team to lose to Lindenwood.

Pecking order ensures Wisconsin running backs are 'going in ready' when it's their time

Sat, 10/12/2024 - 12:00am
Badgers coach Luke Fickell wanted to more clearly define roles in the backfield. Here's what has changed for the running backs.

Polzin: What do these 'freaks' have in store for Wisconsin football? We caught a glimpse vs. Purdue (copy)

Sat, 10/12/2024 - 12:00am
Multiple players in the Badgers' highly regarded 2024 recruiting class got a chance at extended duty in a blowout win. There's "more to come," running back Darrion Dupree said.

Darrell Elvie Burkeland

Fri, 10/11/2024 - 11:00pm
June 25, 1937 – September 26, 2024

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin volleyball's sweep of Maryland

Fri, 10/11/2024 - 10:14pm
The Badgers volleyball took advantage at the serving line to sweep Maryland in Big Ten action.

How special teams set the tone for Waunakee in dominant conference win over DeForest

Fri, 10/11/2024 - 10:13pm
The Warriors extended their Badger Large Conference winning streak to 27 games by defeating DeForest on Friday. Here's how they secured a celebration on senior night.

Lindenwood stuns Wisconsin men's hockey in season opener: Likes, dislikes

Fri, 10/11/2024 - 9:17pm
The first game of the season was a disaster for the Badgers, who became the first Big Ten team to lose to Lindenwood.

Why Romeo Doubs felt 'no emotion' returning to Packers locker room after suspension

Fri, 10/11/2024 - 7:07pm
What Doubs’ role might be on Sunday, and how accepting of it he will be, is unclear — much like most of Doubs’ 6-minute conversation with reporters was.

Local digest for Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024

Fri, 10/11/2024 - 6:51pm
Jail administrator named sheriff

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