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Mendota Marsh: Oscar tries to avoid a Brat Fest meat coma

Sat, 05/25/2024 - 6:40am
Oscar Fox has a plan to avoid his yearly Brat Fest-induced meat coma in this week's Mendota Marsh.

5 high school softball stars: Regionals edition

Sat, 05/25/2024 - 5:03am
A heads-up play on defense and batters making big contact lead the the regional edition of our 5 stars. Vote for this week's supernova, the star of the stars.

William Contreras helps Brewers open series against Red Sox with a bang

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 10:19pm
Contreras jumped on a 1-0 pitch from Boston starter Kutter Crawford and sent it into the second row of Green Monster seats. Here's how Milwaukee fared in the series opener.

Steve Stricker struggles to keep pace at weather-delayed Senior PGA Championship

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 9:57pm
The Madison resident and defending champion struggled while dealing with a delay in action during his second round at Harbor Shores. Here's where he's at entering the third round.

Day of remembrance honors George Floyd nearly four years after his killing

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 8:36pm
Nearly four years after the police killing of George Floyd, civil rights advocate Leslie Redmond posed a question to a panel of speakers Friday: What progress have we seen in the fight for racial justice, and what significant challenges remain?

Kyle Rittenhouse draws big crowds at Texas GOP convention. ‘Very nice guy,’ one fan says

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 8:19pm
As early afternoon set in, a large line at the Texas GOP convention stretched from the middle of the exhibit floor all the way to the lobby of San Antonio’s Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

Trump endorses Wisconsin Rep. Janel Brandjten in Republican primary

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 7:00pm
Brandtjen is one of the Assembly's most prominent election deniers, despite recounts, court decisions and multiple reviews affirming that President Joe Biden defeated Trump in Wisconsin by almost 21,000 votes.

Man and woman charged with reckless homicide for 2021 overdose death

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 6:00pm
A criminal complaint states the victim used what was apparently cocaine containing fentanyl.

Wisconsin men's basketball falls short to former assistant in landing 2025 forward target

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 5:30pm
The class of 2025 forward had been a significant target of the Badgers since they offered him May 2, 2023.

Man who openly carried gun in state Capitol sentenced to 30 days

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 5:00pm
"It's a completely confusing and ridiculous policy that there are areas in which you can carry guns and not carry guns in the same building," a prosecutor said.

Madison's Holy Redeemer Catholic Church damaged by fire after apparent lightning strike

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 3:56pm
From the outside, damage appeared to be confined to the steeple. But there is likely water damage under the steeple.

Madison's Brat Fest temporarily closed as storms roll through

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 3:48pm
Organizers of Madison's Brat Fest had to temporarily shut down the event on Friday as thunderstorms passed over Wisconsin.

Owner arrested after dog left alone in apartment without food or water for days, Madison police say

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 3:10pm
Property management entered the apartment and requested police assist after locating a very small dog in very poor condition.

Man dies in crash into horses running loose in Grant County, authorities say

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 1:35pm
The crash happened about 3 a.m. Thursday on Highway 80 near Walnut Road, north of Platteville, Grant County Sheriff Nate Dreckman said.

Man arrested by Illinois police after taking his child from mother, Madison police say

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 1:20pm
The mother attempted to remove the child from the car as the father drove away and she was dragged a short distance, Madison police said.

Scott Walker-appointed UW Regent plans to stay on board past the end of his term

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 1:00pm
Robert Atwell said Assembly Speaker Rep. Robin Vos, R-Rochester, had highlighted for him the statute allowing him to stay in the seat past his term's expiration.

Wisconsin football flips transfer defensive lineman who had committed to ACC, Big Ten programs

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 12:02pm
Wisconsin flipped a defensive lineman whose career started in the FCS but had committed to two Power Four programs. Here's what we know about the newest Badger.

Authorities identify Beloit officer who fatally shot man who had allegedly stabbed woman

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 11:45am
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation ultimately will turn its investigative reports over to the Rock County District Attorney.

Doug Bradley: Vietnam War correspondent wasn't supposed to die

Fri, 05/24/2024 - 11:10am
Steve Warner stuck by principles, took every occasion to go out into the boonies and see exactly what was going on

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