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Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander practices, but will he play against the Chargers?

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 8:23pm
The All-Pro cornerback has missed significant time this season, which plays a part in the team's frustrations this season.

What to know about Wisconsin volleyball's final and critical road trip

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 6:39pm
The Badgers have an outside shot at their fifth straight Big Ten title, but a top 4 NCAA Tournament seed is still within reach.

How these Waunakee football teammates look to build upon a family tradition

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 6:17pm
Waunakee's running back and quarterback are following in their fathers' footsteps. They are one win away from a high school football state title.

Wisconsin volleyball doubling down after suffering second loss of the season

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 5:37pm
The Badgers are an impressive 23-2 this season, but they're focused on using their latest loss as a learning opportunity.

Driver backed into ambulance during crash response, authorities say

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 4:20pm
A Madison ambulance was damaged when a driver backed into it while EMTs responded to a crash early Thursday morning.

Democrat Evers, Republican Vos both argue against Supreme Court taking voucher lawsuit

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 3:30pm
Democrats have argued for decades that the school voucher program is a drain on resources that would otherwise go to public schools.

3 things that stood out as Brewers introduce Pat Murphy as Craig Counsell's replacement

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 3:03pm
It was all smiles as former bench coach Pat Murphy was introduced as Craig Counsell's replacement as manager while former Milwaukee second baseman Rickie Weeks was promoted to associate manager.

Bus Rapid Transit stations starting to rise across Madison

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 2:58pm
It will cost $65 million to build the 45 BRT stations for the first phase, which includes money for traffic signals, curb improvements, and utilities.

Madison golf courses closing for the season but could still reopen this year

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 2:20pm
If temperatures return to the 50s and the ground is in playable conditions, Madison Parks spokesperson Ann Shea says a reopening would be possible, but likely only for Odana Hills.

Gov. Tony Evers signs wage increases for State Patrol troopers, trades employees

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 2:10pm
Evers also criticized Republicans for refusing to send him a measure to give around 35,000 Universities of Wisconsin employees 6% raises over the next two years.

Madison Edgewood junior's recruitment blew up leading her to commit to play ACC soccer

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 12:15pm
Sonoma Bever was a little-known player until she starred against a club power. She pledged her commitment to play for a perennial NCAA Tournament program.

Here’s what that ‘suspicious’ package was that disrupted State Street Mall on Tuesday

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 12:10pm
Police had told the public to avoid the 700 block of State Street for about an hour Tuesday morning after a suspicious package was found.

Janesville nuclear fusion tech company with Madison-area facilities gets $70M

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 11:55am
SHINE Technologies CEO Greg Piefer said the money brings the nuclear fusion tech company closer to profitability.

Madison police arrest second man charged in July 13 shooting death at Harmony apartments

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 11:50am
Mark A. Parks Jr., 21, of Middleton, was taken into custody Thursday morning in Madison, police said.

Madison College is adding a child care facility at the Goodman South campus

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 11:00am
"We are tackling immediate issues for our students and ensuring a trained workforce for the future," said Sylvia Ramirez, Madison College's chief operating officer.

Draper Brothers Chophouse opening with key culinary staff from Arizona

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 9:55am
The high-end chophouse is at 101 N. Hamilton St., once home to the Blue Marlin restaurant. Renovations took about a year.

3 facing animal-neglect charges after 11 cats, 6 dogs removed from Iowa County home, authorities say

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 9:15am
A village of Rewey home was found filled with garbage, tires, glass, animal feces, and thick layers of cockroaches and flies, the Iowa County Sheriff's Office said.

Man fleeing in stolen vehicle arrested after it’s turned off remotely, Janesville police say

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 8:20am
Timothy Pryor was jailed on tentative charges of two counts of fleeing an officer, obstructing, trespass to land and a warrant through probation and parole, Janesville police said.

Man faces second OWI after heavily damaged vehicle seen driving on East Side, Madison police say

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 7:55am
The investigation determined that the driver hit an occupied car on Fair Oaks Avenue earlier, Madison police say.

Restaurant review: The prices at Stone Porch Alehouse in Verona are a nice throwback

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 7:50am
It's a good meal in a big space for a decent price.

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