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2nd state championship in 3 years was coach’s final game with Oregon girls soccer

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 9:45pm
The Panthers have developed into a premiere girls soccer school in the country. Here’s what’s next for their coach.

Wisconsin volleyball receives its first two commits for the class of 2026

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 9:19pm
On the first day of the 2026 recruiting season, the Badgers turned to the Chicago area.

Addison Werth's goal helps Oregon win fourth WIAA Division 2 state title

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 8:40pm
Congratulations to Oregon girls soccer on winning its second state championship in three years!

Big blast by rookie infielder sends Brewers past Reds

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 6:00pm
Milwaukee got back to its winning ways behind a rookie's clutch hit Saturday afternoon.

Madison police recover 2 guns in Saturday morning arrest

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 4:34pm
After interventions by MPD's SWAT and crisis negotiation teams, a K9 from the Dane County Sheriff's office, the Madison Fire Department Tactical Emergency Medical Services Team and MPD detectives, officials safely arrested John Ceazer, 32, of Madison.

Wisconsin should build stronger communities, not more prisons -- Mark Rice

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 1:27pm
I agree with the Wisconsin State Journal's editorial last Sunday, "Prison mess demands plan from the top." But this plan must include a firm and unwavering commitment to not building any new prisons.

Janesville shooting suspect called 911 on himself, police say

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 1:02pm
A 17 year old boy was arrested after allegedly shooting a juvenile girl in Janesville Friday morning.

Madison Police make arrest in East side shooting

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 11:27am
Madison Police arrested a man Friday night in connection with a shooting that injured two people on the city's East side late Sunday night.

Lauri Lee, community 'connector' on Madison's North Side, dies at 68

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 7:35am
For decades, Lee was a leader in North Side institutions and a key advocate for the neighborhood's small businesses.

Madison's Center for Black Excellence and Culture to break ground on Juneteenth

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 7:10am
The 37,500-square-foot center has raised $28.5 million of its $31 million goal and is set to open late next year.

Mendota Marsh: Oscar and Lewis canoe through history

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 6:40am
Oscar Fox and Lewis Crane enjoy canoe on Madison's lakes in this week's Mendota Marsh.

Dane County to award $900,000 to help establish 348-acre wildlife conservation area

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 6:00am
The Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance is making the $2.4 million purchase from a private owner whose family has owned the property for nearly two centuries.

Squeezed by inflation and limits on growth, more Wisconsin municipalities turning to referendums

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 5:45am
"There was a period of time where communities sharpened their pencils, got rid of the fluff, trimmed the fat," one administrator said. But inflation "just broke the back for everybody."

Reds turn back Brewers' wild comeback in ninth inning

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 4:15am
Milwaukee surged back through some awful defensive play from Cincinnati. Here's how the game played out.

4-star son of former NFL wide receiver commits to Wisconsin football

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 4:00am
The Badgers' recruiting class is filling up with eight commitments since June. Here's how the offense is taking shape with the latest receiver to pledge Wisconsin.

Waunakee's offense can't find back of net in WIAA state girls soccer semifinal

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 3:50am
The Warriors outshot Kimberly 15-4, but was shut out in the first round of the Division 1 state tournament.

Blue Angels, F-22 Raptor team to soar above La Crosse at Deke Slayton Airfest

Fri, 06/14/2024 - 8:00pm
The Blue Angels and an F-22 Raptor team have been practicing for Deke Slayton Airfest in La Crosse. One of the Blue Angels pilots grew up in Madison.

Freshmen lead Oregon girls soccer back to state championship game

Fri, 06/14/2024 - 3:26pm
It will be a rematch for the third straight season in the Division 2 state title, thanks to the help of a talented Panthers freshmen class.

Baraboo dad ordered to stay away from superintendent after viral graduation push

Fri, 06/14/2024 - 2:59pm
The judge said there was evidence that the parent had tried to harass and intimidate the Baraboo school chief during a commencement ceremony last month.

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