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Republican proposals would preserve voter ID law, remove Wisconsin from election database

Fri, 09/22/2023 - 6:00am
Some GOP groups have encouraged legislators to amend the Constitution to preserve favorable conservative rulings and laws they fear the liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court could undo.

UW-Madison continues climb on Best Colleges list even as need for rankings is questioned

Fri, 09/22/2023 - 5:55am
UW-Madison's overall rank has been climbing in recent years — it ranked 38th last year, 42nd in 2021 and 46th in 2020.

UW-Madison group to study Black experience on campus after last spring's racist video

Fri, 09/22/2023 - 5:50am
The ad-hoc committee is the result of ongoing conversations with UW-Madison officials following the circulation of a racist video last May.

Madison Symphony Orchestra Director John DeMain to leave at end of 2025-26 season

Fri, 09/22/2023 - 5:45am
The orchestra's next three seasons will seek to honor DeMain's work as well as the ensemble's legacy as it creeps closer to 100 years, featuring appearances by several guest conductors.

Packers' 'shredded' and 'gashed' unit looks to make it right

Fri, 09/22/2023 - 5:40am
Green Bay has had trouble stopping the run and will need to stand tall on Sunday.

Wisconsin superintendent calls for more school funding, praises literacy curriculum overhaul

Fri, 09/22/2023 - 5:30am
Wisconsin lawmakers and educators are at critical moment where they can "choose hope and soar" or choose "destruction," Jill Underly said.

Forget about the Frankmobile: The Wienermobile is back

Fri, 09/22/2023 - 5:30am
The company announced on Instagram this week that it is returning the Wienermobile to its original name.

Analysis: Former justices see no legitimate reason to impeach Janet Protasiewicz

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 10:35am
Former Wisconsin Supreme Court justices reject Speaker Robin Vos' assertions

Madison’s World Naked Bike Ride becomes a topic at high-profile congressional hearing

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 10:20am
Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany, who represents northern Wisconsin, was grilling Attorney General Merrick Garland on national topics when he veered into Madison's World Naked Bike Ride.

Luke Bryan's sold-out Farm Tour stop will bring 20,000 fans to Brooklyn, Wisconsin, on Friday

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 10:15am
Businesses in Brooklyn hope visitors will become fans of their shops.

Mending hearts and old blue jeans come together in 2 gallery shows

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 9:40am
Receptions at UW-Madison and James Watrous Gallery are coming up soon.

What to know about Wisconsin volleyball's first Big Ten opponent, Northwestern

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 9:35am
Wisconsin goes on the road to start its Big Ten slate. What to know about its first conference opponent.

3 Purdue players to know as Wisconsin football hits the road for Big Ten opener

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 8:35am
Both the Badgers and Boilermakers enter the game with transfer quarterbacks. An emerging receiver and a defender with family ties to Purdue are worth watching.

7 standout blockers anchoring Madison-area high school volleyball defenses in 2023

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 8:10am
Among those recognized include an Iowa women's basketball recruit. Here are the front-row players making a defensive impact.

Rare Wisconsin round barn is revived, open for visitors

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 8:00am
Built more than 100 years ago, the barn was moved in 2022 to Vesperman Farms and is once again full of life sans cows and hay.

Wisconsin's defensive line leaves 'meat on the bone.' Why it's 'one step' away

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 7:35am
Luke Fickell sees improvement from his defensive line, but his players aren't satisfied. Here's what may change when Wisconsin starts Big Ten play.

Wisconsin's Kwik Trip is expanding into South Dakota as Kwik Star

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 7:30am
A Kwik Star will be opening in Brandon, South Dakota this month, and more locations are being planned in the state.

Flooding closes UW-Madison Engineering Centers Building, cancels classes

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 7:25am
The cause of the Engineering building flooding is not yet known, but the leak has been stopped and cleanup crews are on site, UW said in a statement.

Randy Reeg out as Mauston city administrator before city terminates contract

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 7:10am
Randy Reeg was criticized for his role in a dispute with a firefighter who was suspended for 30 days earlier this year.

Sparta man faces 8 life sentences after jury convicts him of 19 crimes related to sex assault of child

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 7:00am
Brian P. Sanders, 49, was previously convicted of the sexual assault of a different child in La Crosse County in 1993.

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