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Ride the Drive returning Downtown in a big way this summer

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 5:50am
Cyclists, skateboarders, rollerbladers, runners, walkers take over some of the city's noted streets for part of the day on Aug. 11.

Why hasn't Wisconsin embraced raclette, the melting cheese?

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 5:50am
Alpinage Cheese in Oak Creek is making and promoting raclette, that for the first time has its own category in the upcoming World Championship Cheese Contest.

Exact Sciences launches test for hereditary risks of 10 cancers

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 5:45am
The test, using blood or saliva, can evaluate genetic risk for colorectal, breast, prostate, skin, ovarian, endometrial, pancreatic, gastric, kidney and endocrine cancers.

Importance of this position creates conundrum for Packers GM Brian Gutekunst

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 5:35am
New defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley seeks a "perfect player" at safety. How will Brian Gutekunst go about finding one?

2 months to repair closed Mississippi River bridge in western Wisconsin, Iowa DOT says

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 5:30am
The Black Hawk Bridge is about 30 miles north of Prairie du Chien and is the only bridge connecting Wisconsin and Iowa between Prairie du Chien and La Crosse.

Gov. Tony Evers approves grant money for western Wisconsin hospitals; Republicans balk at expansion

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 5:30am
Evers urged the budget committee to approve the funding "to help stabilize and support healthcare access across the Chippewa Valley region, and to do so without delay."

Wisconsin men's basketball exits worst February in 26 years showing signs of frustration

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 5:25am
The Badgers lost six of eight games in February, their most losses that month since 1998.

Where former Wisconsin RB Braelon Allen's draft stock stands entering the NFL Combine

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 5:20am
A look at what former Badgers running back Braelon Allen can do at the NFL Combine to improve his stock.

DeForest driver not kidding when he said he had 'a lot' of pot, Indiana cops say

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 5:15am
The 28-year-old DeForest man was nabbed with 56 pounds of marijuana, 1,000 THC vape cartridges, marijuana gummy-style candies and syrup, and four jars of THC wax, LaPorte County police said.

Jury should determine whether daughter was involved was in parents' murders, judge rules

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 5:15am
The estates of Dr. Beth Potter and Robin Carre want their daughter disinherited, contending she was involved in the plot to murder them.

Estella Leopold, a conservationist in her own right and daughter of Aldo Leopold, dies at 97

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 5:15am
Estella Leopold was the last surviving child of Aldo Leopold and, along with her siblings, founded in 1982 the Aldo Leopold Foundation near Baraboo.

From ball boy to go-to guy, this Mount Horeb sophomore has become a sharpshooter for the Vikings

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 5:07am
Mount Horeb leading scorer and college prospect Josh Manchester leads the Vikings' boys basketball team into postseason play this week.

Donald Trump may be jealous of respect military receives -- Kay Ziegahn

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 5:00am
When Donald Trump appears before his fans and calls military personnel and veterans “losers”, while his hands play an invisible squeeze box, or he puts on his “little boy” face, tilting his head, getting sympathy from the crowd, reasonable people…

Vehicle access will ruin Wisconsin forested areas -- Tom Wiensch

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 5:00am
There’s a bill in the Wisconsin state Senate that’s bad for forestry and recreation, and unfair to landowners.

Stop public funding for private schools that can discriminate -- Allegra Zick

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 5:00am
With 40 years of experience in the public schools, I must speak out when public funds are being used for private or religious schools.

Study shows warming waters affecting reproduction of walleye in Upper Midwest lakes

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 8:25am
What’s being lost are the "nice, normal, average years when lakes thaw right about when they used to," fisheries scientist Zach Feiner said.

Man accused of running over girl in Beaver Dam parking lot enters insanity plea

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 8:20am
A Fall River man accused of running over a Beaver Dam girl in a Walmart parking lot entered a plea of not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.

5 things to know about the WIAA state gymnastics championships

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 8:13am
Reigning Division 1 champion Verona/Madison Edgewood eyes first repeat to lead deep group of area qualifiers. Here are 5 things to know.

Monona's police pursuit policy is perilous, says father who lost son

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 7:50am
Father who lost son because of cop chase and crash urges more restraint

Sun Prairie girls hockey's Cinderella run to state tournament fueled by freshman goalie's comeback

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 7:43am
The Cap City Cougars hope the return of their goalie after a serious knee injury is the difference in continuing their Cinderella run against the state's No. 1 team.

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