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Man dies when silo collapses on him in Green County, authorities say

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 12:20pm
The man, whose name was being withheld, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Green County Coroner’s Office.

Robots and happy workers: Productivity surge helps explain US economy's surprising resilience

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 11:22am
Across the United States, chronic worker shortages have led many companies to invest in machines to do some of the work they can’t find people to do. They’ve also been training the workers they do have to use advanced technology…

Republican Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Mark Jefferson stepping down

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 10:37am
Jefferson's departure leaves the state party with the task of finding new leadership as it heads into the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this summer.

The projected NCAA hockey brackets and where Wisconsin teams stand

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 10:27am
The Badgers women's hockey team took a step toward securing a top tournament spot, while stumbles cost the men's team.

NBA G League standout Ryan Rollins signs 2-way contract with Bucks

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 9:55am
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed former Washington Wizards and Golden State Warriors guard Ryan Rollins to a two-way contract.

Cooks' Exchange: Many flavors with few ingredients

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 9:25am
While recently searching through countless cookbooks for one in particular, I finally discovered New York Times bestselling author Phyllis Pellman Good’s “5-Ingredient Quick and Easy Cookbook for Stove-Top and Oven!”

How becoming an event specialist helped reinforce this Middleton senior's love for gymnastics

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 7:35am
The first serious injury and subsequent setback left Kenavan Lindner questioning to continue with gymnastics. The answer was simply turning to the event she loved most full time.

Middleton shooting tragedy: Vigil planned, school resumes Wednesday

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 7:15am
"When they put out (that) three people died yesterday morning, I just broke," neighbor Tyjeana Galloway said.

Hands on Wisconsin: Paired lawmakers miss cherry-picking voters

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 7:10am
After the state Supreme Court threw out Wisconsin's old gerrymandered district maps, Republicans in the Legislature decided to approve maps proposed by Gov. Tony Evers. State Republicans were worried that other maps might give the Democrats a bigger electoral advantage.

Chicago Tribune: 'Retirement’ of rising Wisconsin star Mike Gallagher is a bad sign for GOP

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 7:00am
How much room is left in the Grand Old Party for those who don’t tow the MAGA line, 100% of the time?

This Stoughton senior is on the attack in quest for first state wrestling title

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 6:25am
Cole Sarbacker, whose extended family has a tradition of competing in wrestling, will make his fourth appearance at the WIAA state individual wrestling tournament.

Wisconsin Senate sends $2B tax cut to Gov. Tony Evers, but it's unclear if he'll approve it

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 5:55am
Evers said he has looked over the bills and he's "sure there are some that we would agree on."

Voters decide primary races for Dane County Board, other local offices

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 8:57pm
Voters narrowed down candidates for races in Dane County, Sun Prairie, Monona and the Middleton-Cross Plains School District.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin women's basketball's fourth straight win vs. Minnesota

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 8:22pm
The Badgers continue to improve where it counts under Marisa Moseley, and on Tuesday it was a convincing victory.

As a trial begins for a 2005 sexual assault near Madison bike path, defense urges caution

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 7:00pm
A Minnesota man, who prosecutors said is connected by DNA, is charged with three counts of first-degree sexual assault for the 2005 attack.

Officer identified in fatal Winnebago County shooting

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 5:58pm
A Feb. 2 traffic stop in which a Winnebago County police officer fatally shot a man is under investigation by the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation.

Republican Eric Hovde launches bid against Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 5:46pm
Wisconsin's election could have considerable implications in determining which party holds control of the U.S. Senate.

Republican prosecutor asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide if 1849 law bans abortion

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 5:15pm
The appeal comes several months after a Dane County court ruled an 1849 law applied to feticide, not abortions.

Lyco Manufacturing chairman killed wife, self, authorities say

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 4:30pm
The founder and chairman of Lyco Manufacturing in Columbus killed his wife in their home, then went to a hospital emergency room where he fatally shot himself, authorities said Tuesday.

New law guarantees top Wisconsin students a spot on a UW campus

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 3:26pm
The law follows a deal brokered last year that authorizes about $800 million for the UW system in exchange for the reclassification of several DEI positions.

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