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Here's the outlook for Wisconsin hockey teams as No. 1 seeds in this week's NCAA brackets

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 9:24am
The Badgers men's and women's hockey teams are both No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament as things stand. Here's how the brackets might look.

Man fights off robber trying to steal his keys in East Side store parking lot, Madison police say

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 8:40am
Officers arrived to find the would-be robber still in the parking lot. He attempted to run away but was arrested nearby, Madison police said.

Buyers sought for Madison's biggest projects for the homeless, post-sale use unclear

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 7:40am
The city and others continue to help tenants of Rethke Terrace and Tree Lane projects find alternative housing before a sale.

Wisconsin men's basketball showing interest in this 2026 in-state guard as recruitment picks up

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 7:37am
High-major programs, including the Badgers, are showing interest in the young guard. Here's how their relationship is developing and more.

Madison's looming $27M budget deficit to force hard choices for 2025

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 7:35am
The city faces major spending cuts, increasing revenues with a possible referendum to raise property taxes above state levy limits, or a combination of both.

Wisconsin Assembly passes $2 billion tax cut, credits for parents and retirees

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 7:30am
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers said he has looked over the bills and he's "sure there are some that we would agree on."

This Oregon senior trusted the process while pursuing a state swimming return

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 7:17am
Spencer Stluka has his sights set on winning the WIAA Division 1 50-yard freestyle at the state swimming and diving meet at the Waukesha South Natatorium.

Hands on Wisconsin: February tornadoes bring irrefutable proof of climate change

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 7:10am
Tornadoes touched down in Evansville last week. It was first time in recorded history that a tornado has struck Wisconsin in the month of February. While individual weather events can't always be linked to our changing climate, this one is…

5 questions with Madison West boys basketball's Mike Wilson

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 7:07am
From his favorite basketball player to his favorite class at school, meet Madison West sophomore Mike Wilson.

Davis: High school girls basketball bracket reveal plagued by errors, delay

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 6:33am
The WIAA's girls basketball bracket reveal was marred by errors and delay. How can the process be improved for an accurate product?

Bill to eliminate Wisconsin work permit requirements for young teens heading to governor

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 5:45am
Under current law, 14- and 15-year-olds in Wisconsin need parental permission and a work permit from the state Department of Workforce Development in order to get a job.

Medical examiner identifies Rock County pedestrian killed in crash

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 3:50pm
The Rock County medical examiner identified the pedestrian killed in a crash Saturday evening in Janesville.

World is big enough for both United States and China -- Richard Appen

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 1:42pm
In this era of political polarization, one topic on which Democrats and Republicans agree is fear-related hostility toward the People’s Republic of China.

Wisconsin football losing assistant coach to Big Ten rival, per reports

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 1:37pm
The Badgers will need to replace a fourth assistant coach this offseason after the latest departure.

Wisconsin Legislature adopts Gov. Tony Evers' maps in bid to end legal challenge

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 1:05pm
The maps' approval marks a dramatic political shift in Wisconsin, where Republicans have had maps that experts say provided baked-in GOP advantages for over a decade.

How experts view Wisconsin basketball's NCAA Tournament projections after 4-game skid

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 12:02pm
Here's the draw experts see the Badgers getting in the NCAA Tournament after dropping road games at Michigan and Rutgers.

UW Health, Meriter to build rehabilitation hospital in Fitchburg

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 11:20am
The facility will be the third rehab hospital in the Madison area, joining one by UW and Meriter on the Far East Side and one by Encompass Health in Fitchburg.

With $1 billion cost, Madison School Board considers changes to 2040 sustainability goal

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 10:45am
Transitioning to 100% renewable energy or reducing greenhouse gas emissions to zero comes with a $1 billion price tag, most of which would be generated through referendums.

Baraboo man arrested for 6th OWI was wanted in hit-and-run, authorities say

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 10:20am
A 71-year-old Baraboo man wanted in a hit-and-run in Adams County was arrested for a sixth OWI in Sauk County on Monday night, the Wisconsin State Patrol reported.

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