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Wisconsin men's basketball faces difficult road tests in 2025-26 Big Ten slate (copy)

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 12:00am
The Badgers will make another road trip to one of the most hostile environments in the Big Ten for the third straight season, among other difficult tests in its conference schedule next season.

Jean Kokott

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 11:00pm
April 17, 1935—April 27, 2025

Peter Salin

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 11:00pm
April 18, 1947—April 16, 2025

Robert “Pete” Burmeister

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 11:00pm
Robert, of Darlington, died February 10, 2025. Memorial service Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home. Visitation Friday, at funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, at 10 am. www.staffordfuneralhomes.com.

Herman Franklin Jr.

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 11:00pm
May 6, 1942—February 23, 2025

Caleb Durbin delivers key 2-run single as Brewers beat lowly White Sox

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 9:57pm
The Brewers improved to 3-5 on a season-long 10-game road trip. Here's how they got it done.

Bucks eliminated from playoffs after Pacers close overtime on brutal run

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 8:17pm
Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers stole one from the Bucks on Tuesday night. Here's how they knocked out Milwaukee to advance to the second round of the playoffs.

New York Daily News: End of the lie: George Santos gets a well-deserved sentence

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 6:40pm
Less than 2½ years after George Santos rocketed from obscurity to being presented as the face of a young new GOP, the now-former Long Island con(gress)man has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for wide fraud and aggravated…

State Supreme Court suspends Milwaukee judge accused of helping man evade immigration authorities

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 5:59pm
In its two-page order, the state Supreme Court said it was acting on its own initiative and not responding to a request from anyone. Liberal justices control the court 4-3.

Mother of three dies, son injured after being struck by a vehicle while walking the dog

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 5:57pm
A "Remembering Kami Community Campfire" has been organized for 7 p.m. Tuesday at Abiding Shepherd Lutheran Church, 406 W. Cottage Grove Road.

Obituary index for Wed., April 30

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 3:39pm
BURMEISTER, Robert “Pete”

Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25% tariffs

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 3:30pm
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed executive orders Tuesday to relax some of his 25% tariffs on automobiles and auto parts, the White House said, a significant reversal as the import taxes threatened to hurt domestic manufacturers.

Sheriff who ordered Waupun warden's arrest is OK with reduced charge

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 3:00pm
Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt called the case "one of the most difficult cases I have been part of."

Wisconsin women's basketball starter withdraws name from transfer portal

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 2:02pm
A two-year starter is returning to the Badgers after withdrawing from the transfer portal Tuesday.

Evers names assistant attorney general as Dane County judge

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 1:18pm
Stephanie Hilton will fill the vacancy created by Judge Frank Remington's retirement on May 3 and serve a term that concludes July 31, 2026.

Wisconsin men's basketball faces difficult road tests in 2025-26 Big Ten slate

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 12:14pm
The Badgers will make another road trip to one of the most hostile environments in the Big Ten for the third straight season, among other difficult tests in its conference schedule next season.

City investigation finds former Madison clerk violated city policies after nearly 200 ballots were left uncounted

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 11:31am
After being placed on paid leave pending the investigation, Witzel-Behl earlier this month resigned from her post as the city's top election official.

Black female WWII unit, 'Six Triple Eight,' receives congressional honor

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 11:29am
WASHINGTON — The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, known as the “Six Triple Eight,” was honored Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal following a long-running campaign to recognize its efforts.

Trump endorses Wisconsin Rep. Van Orden in 2026 midterms, Dems eying the competitive seat

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 10:46am
Democrats have already targeted Van Orden's seat as a potential target to flip next year as liberals seek to reclaim majority control of the U.S. House.

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