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Wisconsin men's basketball coaching staff salary pool set to surpass $5 million

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 7:47am
New Badgers men's basketball assistant coach Lance Randall signed his contract Wednesday. Here's what's included.

Open Jim: How much should NIL play a role in how college coaches are evaluated?

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 7:11am
BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers a question from a reader in his mailbag.

6 takeaways from 'Door County Fish Boil' episode of 'Top Chef: Wisconsin'

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 6:50am
The latest episode of "Top Chef: Wisconsin" featured two Wisconsin classics: a meat raffle and a fish boil.

Packers know if Christian Watson is healthy he ‘tilts the field’ in their favor

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 6:37am
While Green Bay has high hopes for the third-year receiver, it's taking a cautious approach to his health as OTA practices continue. Here's the latest on the big-play threat.

5 unhittable strikeout pitches in high school baseball

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 6:05am
Hitters offer their perspective on some of the nastiest pitches they've seen, and what makes them so difficult.

Village of Oregon nursing home to close following serious violations, $260,000 fine

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 5:55am
Oregon Health Care and Rehab Center, formerly known as Oregon Manor, had four immediate jeopardy citations in recent months.

Pine Street Oak, one of Madison's oldest trees, falls to storms

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 5:45am
“It was probably one of the oldest and most remarkable white oaks in the city, probably the county,” said the arborist who had monitored the tree for 50 years.

Polzin: He's a EuroLeague standout and ... 'The George Foreman of hot dogs?'

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 5:37am
Former Wisconsin men's basketball star Nigel Hayes-Davis has reinvented his game while playing in Turkey, all while developing an invention.

Tough to gauge impact of NIL

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 5:27am
OPEN JIM

5 high school baseball stars of the week: May 23 edition

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 5:03am
Big performances at the plate plus a perfect game highlighted this week's top efforts. Vote for your favorite performance of the week.

Vote for Democrats, not the religious extremists in the GOP -- Sally Sletten

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 5:00am
The reversal of Roe v. Wade is one of the many reasons I’m voting for Democrats.

Lawmakers should be collaborating with their constituents -- John Weisbrod

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 5:00am
Wisconsin politics has left many voters feeling disenfranchised. So I was encouraged by the recent newsletter from my senator, Patrick Testin, R-Stevens Point, urging constituents to contact him with ideas for legislation. As a young man, I was taught well…

Graduation speech took courage from NFL kicker Harrison Butker -- Caroline More

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 5:00am
The news about Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker was of terrific interest to me.

Only Donald Trump can save our American way of life -- Michael Trzinski

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 5:00am
Are people dumb or brainwashed? I can't figure out why people would vote for President Joe Biden.

Sauk County Board should rethink nursing home sale -- Jean Lentz

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 5:00am
When it comes to the sale of the Sauk County Health Care Center, the Sauk County Board needs to use common sense.

5 high school girls soccer stars from the Madison/WiscNews area: May 23 edition

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 4:23am
A closer look at five notable performances on the girls soccer field. Vote for your favorite star of the stars.

Brewers offense goes dark in Miami as Marlins starter comes out on top in pitching duel

Wed, 05/22/2024 - 9:43pm
In a fast-paced contest that lasted less than two hours, Milwaukee managed just four hits. Here's how the Brewers wrapped up their three-game stay in Miami.

Most, perhaps all, Madison schools to reopen Thursday

Wed, 05/22/2024 - 7:25pm
Parents of students at Crestwood and Stephens elementary schools were to be notified by 6 a.m. Thursday if power had been restored and classes would be in session.

Ticks, cicadas and mosquitoes — what to expect this summer

Wed, 05/22/2024 - 4:25pm
Warming winters and the early emergence of summer-like temperatures are affecting insect populations, experts say.

Madison City Council OKs new owner for Housing First facilities, funds for Breese Stevens

Wed, 05/22/2024 - 4:02pm
The council signed off on agreements and financial support for nonprofit Cinnaire Solutions to take over two Far West Side properties for homeless people that have fallen into financial trouble.

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