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Candidate Q&A: Waunakee trustee
Profiles of candidates vying for public office in April.
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's NCAA Tournament practice
The Badgers practiced and spoke with media in Brooklyn, New York in advance of their return to the NCAA Tournament. Here's what we learned.
With Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots in the stratosphere, hope springs eternal
“I just play because I want to try, but I don’t think I’ll win,” one wistful customer said.
Why a freshman has been absent from Wisconsin men's basketball's bench
Fans have noticed the former four-star recruit from Appleton's absence. Here's why he isn't traveling with the Badgers.
Speaker Robin Vos challenges recall, asserts effort 'plagued with fraud and criminality'
The recall effort was launched in January by Republicans frustrated that Vos has refused former president Donald Trump's request to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
The sights and sounds from Wisconsin women's hockey's Frozen Four practice
The Badgers prepared for Friday's Frozen Four semifinal against Colgate with practice Thursday in Durham, New Hampshire. Here's how it looked.
Gov. Tony Evers signs bills to protect voting officials, bar last-minute polling place closures
Evers also vetoed several election bills, including a measure seeking to curb the governor's power to appoint replacements for executive branch officials who resign.
Frozen Four in her home state means big cheering section for Wisconsin's Caroline Harvey
The sophomore is back to full strength and she'll have plenty of supporters watching her chase a second NCAA championship.
School bus fight, police response prompt community discussion about handling student incidents
The March 8 incident stemmed from a fight between multiple Blackhawk Middle School students on a school bus, according to police spokesperson Stephanie Fryer.
Use of artificial intelligence in campaign ads now requires a disclaimer in Wisconsin
The new law comes as AI-assisted political communications — some with disclaimers, others without them — sprout up across the country, often with the apparent goal of deceiving voters.
Candidate Q&A: Lodi School Board
Profiles of candidates vying for public office in April.
Candidate Q&A: Cross Plains Village Board
Profiles of candidates vying for public office in April.
World champion teen hoop dancer will showcase his skills in Madison performances
“Different Native nations have different stories about how this dance came to our people," Nedallas Hammill said. "For the Navajo nation, it’s a story of children and ... healing."
Sun Prairie man arrested for crash that killed bicyclist, Madison police say
Madison police after the crash said they located the vehicle believed to have been involved, seized it, and contacted the driver.
New Superintendent Joe Gothard's leadership in Saint Paul sheds light on what to expect in Madison
The challenges Gothard will face in the Madison school district — declining enrollment, budget cuts, etc. — are things he's had to deal with in Minnesota already.
Bicyclist hospitalized after being hit by car on Near West Side, Madison police say
The crash happened about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Dayton Street and Charter Street, Madison police said.
Despite a lack of snow, Madison sees increase in alternate side parking violations
Parking Enforcement issued 7,385 tickets for alternate-side parking violations and 952 for violations of the city's snow emergency parking restriction.
Rich cocoa prices hitting shoppers with bitter chocolate costs as Easter approaches
Sweet Easter baskets will likely come at a bitter cost this year for consumers as the price of cocoa climbs to record highs. Cocoa futures have roughly doubled in 2024 after surging 61% overall in 2023. Rising temperatures and weather…
6 takeaways from first episode of 'Top Chef: Wisconsin'
The first episode of "Top Chef: Wisconsin," which aired Wednesday night on Bravo, provided the frenetic drama typical to the 18-year-old reality cooking show.
Giannis Antetokounmpo sits out Bucks' showdown with Celtics
The two-time NBA Most Valuable Player was on the injury report and missed the game against the NBA's best team.