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As UW branch campuses close, counties are left with empty buildings and property. Here's what they plan to do

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 5:55am
Wisconsin's budget-writing committee just approved $20 million in grants to help seven counties find new uses for the old campuses.

International ballroom dancers cha-cha into Middleton this week — and spectators are welcome to watch

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 5:50am
“I remember thinking, ‘Oh golly, I'll never learn how to do this,’” Middleton resident Jim Heitman said. “Then all of a sudden, you learn it, and it becomes second nature.”

4 questions facing Packers running backs after offseason backfield overhaul

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 5:37am
Here's how things may change at running back for the Packers after an offseason that saw fan favorite Aaron Jones get replaced by former Raiders back Josh Jacobs.

Superstar recognized among best athletes at ESPYs for historic Wisconsin volleyball season

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 9:33pm
Badgers superstar Sarah Franklin was among some of the best athletes in the world to be recognized.

Steve Stricker in tie for lead at PGA Champions major

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 8:45pm
The Madison resident has had great success in the Kaulig Companies Championship, twice winning titles.

Thanks to UW hospital staff for a new lease on life -- Bob Hunt

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 5:42pm
January to July was discovery to recovery. Many people have experienced a similar schedule for a major medical event.

Rookie Paul Skenes pitches 7 no-hit innings as Pirates blank Brewers in series finale

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 4:26pm
The All-Star right-hander turned in another dominant performance as the Brewers dropped their second straight series. Here's how things unfolded in Milwaukee.

Opponent announced for Wisconsin men's basketball's 1st Greenbrier Tip-Off game

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 1:57pm
The Badgers will play in the inaugural tournament in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains on Nov. 22-24.

Lifelong Learner: Educational resources for low-income students foster opportunity

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 1:40pm
Finding the right financial help can lead to the completion of a long-dreamed-of degree.

Wisconsin women's basketball headed to Cancun for Thanksgiving tournament

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 12:06pm
The Badgers will spend the week of Thanksgiving in a warm climate for the second straight season. Here's who Wisconsin will face.

Madison police trying to find specialty tricycle stolen from 84-year-old man

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 12:05pm
The theft occurred at a home in the 100 block of Marinette Trail on the West Side about 4:10 p.m. on July 1, Madison police said.

Wisconsin Elections Commission clarifies absentee ballot drop boxes guidelines

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 11:55am
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled recently that absentee ballot drop boxes can again be used in the state's upcoming primary and presidential election.

Teen resisted officers, damaged squad car during arrest on warrant, Madison police say

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 11:25am
The 14-year-old boy was taken to the Dane County juvenile jail on his corrections warrant and tentative charges of resisting arrest and criminal damage to property, police said.

Milwaukee hotel employees fired after death of Black man who was pinned to ground

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 10:05am
The spokesperson for Aimbridge Hospitality did not say how many employees had been fired or what their positions were.

Madison police seeking information on incident resulting in bicyclist’s death

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 9:35am
At about 8:25 a.m. on June 16, officers responded to an injured cyclist found at the intersection of Garfield and Adams streets, who later died of their injuries, police said.

Art fairs on and off the Square are this weekend: Here's what to know

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 9:25am
There are actually two art fairs — plus lots of music, dance and food.

Suspect in retail thefts, Beltline hit-and-run crash arrested, police say

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 8:05am
Multiple Madison area police agencies have investigations into crimes committed by the man, police said.

Do Wisconsin's Democratic congressional members want Joe Biden to exit the presidential race?

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 7:35am
"I have heard a lot of input from voters, things they've been expressing, and I pass those things off to the White House," Sen. Tammy Baldwin said Sunday.

Man who fired shot killed by police at Racine County park, authorities say

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 7:20am
A 37-year-old man was shot and killed by police at Cliffside Park in Racine County on Wednesday morning, authorities say.

Wisconsin secretary of state acknowledges mistakes, settles open records lawsuit

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 7:10am
The conservative Institute for Reforming Government sought emails about Sarah Godlewski's selection as secretary of state when her predecessor Doug La Follette resigned three months after winning re-election.

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