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Star's injury casts shadow over Bucks' first-round playoff series

Sat, 04/20/2024 - 6:30pm
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been hobbled by a left calf strain. It's not clear if he'll play Sunday against the Indiana Pacers in Game 1.

4 observations from Wisconsin football's 10th spring practice

Sat, 04/20/2024 - 5:18pm
The physicality continued for the Wisconsin football program, while one quarterback arguably had his best spring performance thus far.

Middleton woman accused of buying a gun for a felon

Sat, 04/20/2024 - 7:30am
Shawna Tantillo, 34, is accused of buying a handgun from a Cross Plains gun store on Nov. 28 on behalf of a felon.

A.J. Jacobs: Could 3 presidents be better than 1?

Sat, 04/20/2024 - 7:00am
The Founders debated just such a plan to guard against authoritarianism

Mendota Marsh: Will the Brat Fest show go on?

Sat, 04/20/2024 - 6:40am
Oscar Fox is worried about the future of Brat Fest in this week's Mendota Marsh.

5 softball players who excel at stealing bases for Madison-area teams

Sat, 04/20/2024 - 6:37am
With speed being the common denominator, here are five Madison-area softball players frustrating opposing teams as base runners.

Packers could seek to procure another linebacker in 2024 NFL Draft

Sat, 04/20/2024 - 6:13am
Two of the three starting linebacker spots appear to be filled. Depth at the position could be addressed in the draft

Meet RJ Delancy III, Wisconsin football's transfer cornerback

Sat, 04/20/2024 - 5:43am
This upperclassman who transferred to Wisconsin has already made an impact on defense. Get to know the South Florida cornerback.

5 questions with Stoughton freshman Camille Buell

Sat, 04/20/2024 - 4:13am
Stoughton’s Camille Buell talks about some of her favorite things such as animal, pregame meal and childhood toy. She discusses how she started softball and her role model.

Batterymates Freddy Peralta, William Contreras spark Brewers in series opener

Fri, 04/19/2024 - 11:02pm
The pitcher-catcher combination factored heavily on the road Friday night against St. Louis.

Wisconsin volleyball newcomer stands out during her spring debut

Fri, 04/19/2024 - 10:10pm
A transfer setter got her first glimpse of the atmosphere at the UW Field House. Her play on Friday night helped to spark the spring season opener.

Fearing equine virus, Madison Police Department opts to keep its horses out of Midwest Horse Fair

Fri, 04/19/2024 - 6:31pm
The Madison Police Department has said it will not send any of its six horses to the Midwest Horse Fair for fear of an equine virus that has begun showing up in the state.

Janesville man arrested for first-degree homicide after death of his child's mother

Fri, 04/19/2024 - 5:12pm
Police declined to comment on the timeline of how the woman died and the extent of the injuries she died from, citing the ongoing investigations.

Wisconsin athletics expenses projected to reach record high in 2024-25 budget

Fri, 04/19/2024 - 4:20pm
Revenue from the Big Ten in fiscal year 2025 is projected to increase 18% over the current year at Wisconsin as money from new media deals starts flowing to schools.

Waukesha County DA won't pursue charges against Rep. Janel Brandtjen

Fri, 04/19/2024 - 3:52pm
"This decision does not clear Rep. Brandtjen of any wrongdoing, there is just not enough evidence to move forward to let a factfinder decide,” Susan Opper said.

UW-Madison orders replacement Terrace pier as new report explains why the last one collapsed

Fri, 04/19/2024 - 2:45pm
A report released Friday details many issues that led to the collapse, which toppled about 30 people into Lake Mendota, and recommends fixes.

Greg Gard among Wisconsin coaches getting routine contract extensions

Fri, 04/19/2024 - 2:38pm
Coaches of Badgers winter sports had their contract terms extended through the 2028-29 season by the Athletic Board.

High-speed chase results in arrest for Fitchburg shots-fired incident

Fri, 04/19/2024 - 2:28pm
As Fitchburg police investigated the shots-fired incident, they were able to tie the man to a second shots-fired incident, Fitchburg Capt. Edward Hartwick said in a statement Friday.

Wisconsin women's basketball sees 2nd freshman enter transfer portal in span of 2 days

Fri, 04/19/2024 - 1:21pm
The Badgers lost their fifth player to the portal this spring, and second this week. Here's the latest player heading out.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin football's cornerbacks coach

Fri, 04/19/2024 - 1:06pm
Wisconsin's cornerbacks group should have more players ready to play than a year ago. Here's what its position coach said Friday.

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