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How the Packers' star running back views his nagging knee injury ahead of NFC North matchup
The veteran running back has battled the same injury since Week 11, but with a significant week ahead, he is hoping to play against the Bears.
Chief Judge texted Hannah Dugan day of arrest but didn't ask questions
Milwaukee County Chief Judge Carl Ashley testified that he texted Judge Hannah Dugan immediately after he learned a defendant in her courtroom had eluded federal agents.
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2 hurt in fire from smoking material
Their megaphone silenced, lawmakers explore other options for streaming content
After broadcasting floor sessions, press conferences and public hearings for 18 years, the nonprofit WisconsinEye paused operations this week due to lack of funds.
Madison referendums fuel statewide rise in school tax levies, report says
The nonpartisan Wisconsin Policy Forum says that about 17% of the increase in the statewide K-12 education levy total is due to the Madison referendums.
How to put your trash and recyclables out in Madison for the coming double double holidays
Trash is collected every week and recyclables every other week in Madison.
Wisconsin, AD McIntosh show 'willingness to invest' with new-look NIL entity
Badger Athlete Partners is designed to facilitate name, image and likeness deals from start to finish, and increase the number of NIL opportunities for Badgers athletes.
2 residents injured in Sun Prairie duplex fire caused by improperly discarded smoking material
The residents were alerted to the fire by their smoke detectors going off, which allowed for the fire to be caught early and put out before it could spread.
Slender Man attacker won't contest state's effort to revoke release privileges after escape
The decision clears the way Morgan Geyser to be returned to the Winnebago Mental Health Institute.
Gableman’s latest request for justice’s recusal in disciplinary case denied
Michael Gableman faces a three-year suspension of his law license, though the state's highest court could offer a more severe punishment like revoking his law license.
Former top regulator named new president of Alliant Energy’s Wisconsin utility business
Becky Valcq is succeeding David de Leon, who is retiring effective July 1 as president of Alliant Energy's Wisconsin energy company.
Wisconsin will get millions in federal AmeriCorps money after months of delay
The funding will go towards supporting 20 programs around the state, including the United Way of Dane County’s early literacy and math tutoring programs and Wisconsin 4-H.
Texas sues 'woke' Epic Systems, alleging monopoly in electronic health care records
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton cited Epic’s whimsical office buildings as proof the company is overcharging customers.
Ice Age Trail segment in Cross Plains will soon feature more trail, less pavement
A $1 million, 100-acre addition of woods, marsh and prairie could be ready for hikers by 2028.
5 high school girls basketball stars of the week: Dec. 17 edition
A senior who broke a pair of program records as well as multiple elite two-way players headline this week's five stars. Vote for the most impressive effort as the Supernova.
Person of interest in Beloit homicide dies of apparent suicide in police pursuit
The person of interest in a Dec. 10 homicide in Beloit was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound following a pursuit with Illinois State Police, Beloit police reported.
Buraka on verge of closing, the last thing its owner wants
Madison's only Ethiopian restaurant has been in business in various forms for 33 years.
'Disappointing' blowout loss puts Bucks' season-long road struggles into perspective
The Bucks have several issues to work out if they want to be a contender in the Eastern Conference. Solving their struggles away from Fiserv Forum is priority No. 1.
'Inexcusable': Wisconsin men's basketball's defensive communication a focus after blowout loss
The Badgers said they weren't "connected" defensively against Nebraska, and some plays made that pretty clear to see.
Primary shows why new voting system is needed | Richard S. Russell
If anybody ever needed a superb case study for why ranked-choice voting is a good idea, look no further than the Democratic field of contenders to succeed Gov. Tony Evers.






