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Wisconsin football must be alert of experienced South Dakota stars

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 7:13am
The FCS sixth-ranked Coyotes have veterans at key positions and hope to pull off an upset against the Badgers.

Hands on Wisconsin: Tipping is costing customers an arm, a leg and more

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 6:40am
More and more businesses are encouraging customers to tip employees with easy-to-use touch screens. Tipping is a boon for businesses who can pay lower wages and let customers supplement their employees' earning.

Ultra swimmer abandons attempt to cross Lake Michigan again

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 6:35am
Jim Dreyer, 61, who made a successful crossing in 1998, has tried and failed four times since 2023 to again swim across Lake Michigan.

Wisconsin has more art than you probably know. A fresh collaboration helps you find it

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 5:50am
Wisconsin Art Destinations hopes to tempt travelers and day-trippers to explore the state's widely diverse museums, as well as uniquely Wisconsin hotels and restaurants nearby.

This haunted Wisconsin high school will give you chills

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 5:45am
The former Glenbeulah High School in Sheboygan County will be home to the second annual paranormal conference and some say the school is haunted.

UW police report second instance of pro-Palestinian graffiti since late August

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 3:50pm
UW police spokesperson Marc Lovicott said the graffiti included phrases such as "divest now," "we will not rest" and "free Palestine."

Back-to-school vaccine clinics in Madison area set for October

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 1:59pm
Six clinics in the Madison area will offer required vaccines and other shots, including against flu and COVID-19.

See what Madison streets will close for the Ironman triathlon on Sunday

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 12:50pm
The race begins at 6:45 a.m. and lasts until approximately midnight. Police will maintain local access across the route only when there are gaps among competitors.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sues to have name removed from Wisconsin's November ballot

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 12:45pm
Kennedy argues the Wisconsin Elections Commission has treated independent candidates like himself unfairly by holding them to different timelines than major party candidates.

Waukesha mayor condemns GOP ad tying Sen. Tammy Baldwin to Christmas parade killings

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 12:35pm
Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly said that “our pain and our suffering from the 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade is once again being used by unprincipled people to drive votes.”

3 employees injured in kitchen fire at Portage restaurant

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 11:20am
Three employees of La Tolteca were injured Tuesday after water was unintentionally added to hot oil, causing a kitchen fire at the Mexican restaurant, the Portage Fire Department said.

UW police investigating report of person being groped by 5 or 6 people during Badgers game

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 11:00am
The alleged sexual assault was first reported in a UW-Madison crime warning to the campus community late Friday night.

Pedestrian hospitalized, driver ticketed after crash Downtown, Madison police say

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 9:40am
A 911 caller reported a pedestrian being hit by a car about 10:50 p.m. Saturday in the 500 block of Wisconsin Avenue, Madison police said.

Driver killed, 2 passengers injured in UTV crash in Juneau County, authorities say

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 7:35am
The rear-seat passenger suffered potentially life-threatening injuries, and the front-seat passenger suffered injuries that weren’t considered life-threatening, authorities said.

5 questions with Sugar River boys soccer's Tikeh Tazeh

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 7:13am
Meet Sugar River junior forward Tikeh Tazeh, as he answers a few questions after practice.

New director tapped for Alliant Energy Center; 3rd since 2020

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 7:10am
Turnover in the expo's executive director position has coincided with struggles to restore pre-pandemic event and attendee levels.

No charges against property owner in Necedah house fire that killed 6, authorities say

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 7:05am
Three adults and three children died in the fire at the house at W5040 Morros Mile Road in Necedah that authorities said was not licensed as a rental property.

Hands on Wisconsin: Frack the cheese and stop EVs -- a garbled campaign message

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 6:40am
Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan are key battleground states in this year's presidential election and both Kamala Harris an Donald Trump are visiting these states repeatedly. Of course, when a handful of states with unique issues become the focus of national…

7 snaps, few weeks of camp show Wisconsin freshman 'is going to be a star'

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 5:37am
The Badgers had to fend off a Power Four school prior to signing the talented freshman, who is showing why he was coveted.

Open Jim: Is there hope for Wisconsin football's future?

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 5:25am
BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers questions from readers in his mailbag.

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