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Monona Grove boys tennis leads prep stars of the night

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 11:45pm
MG rolled past Madison La Follette. Here's how other prep sports played out Monday.

Brewers see end to 4-game win streak

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 9:20pm
Oneil Cruz and Jared Jones helped Pittsburgh win the series opener against Milwaukee.

Fatal crash west of Whitewater claims fourth victim, investigation ongoing

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 7:10pm
Seufzer's name was released by the Rock County Medical Examiner's Department on Monday; she was pronounced dead at a hospital from her injuries on Thursday.

UW-Madison College of Engineering dean to step down after 11-year tenure

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 4:45pm
With Ian Robertson's departure, since July, four of the university's eight college deans have announced that they're stepping down.

Wisconsin women's hockey forward enters transfer portal before final season of eligibility

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 4:36pm
Maddi Wheeler joined goalie Jane Gervais and defender Sophie Helgeson as Badgers players in the transfer portal.

Former Verona landfill eyed for solar energy site, Dane County announces

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 4:30pm
Methane from the landfill has been used to generate electricity since the mid-1990s.

Subterfuge, or swap meet? Packers GM won't divulge team's NFL Draft plans

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 4:00pm
“I don’t think you want anybody to get a bead on what you’re doing, particularly this time of year,” Gutekunst said during a 35-minute Q&A session with reporters Monday.

Prehistoric lake sturgeon is not endangered, US says despite calls from conservationists

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 3:30pm
Federal wildlife officials have decided not to place lake sturgeon on the endangered species list, ensuring annual spearing seasons in Wisconsin and Michigan can continue.

In Wisconsin, Kamala Harris ties Donald Trump to Republicans' ongoing abortion challenge

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 3:05pm
The topic of reproductive health has proven difficult for Republicans to counter, with Democratic candidates winning recent races when abortion was a major campaign issue.

Wisconsin football lands transfer offensive lineman commitment from SEC

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 12:03pm
The Badgers added depth to their offensive line with a commitment via the transfer portal. Here's what to know about the former SEC offensive lineman.

What's next for this in-state Big Ten lineman after visiting Wisconsin football

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 11:26am
This Hartland Arrowhead recruit was part of the 2022 in-state recruiting class. He now may have an opportunity to return home.

Woman stabbed on Madison's Near West Side

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 10:55am
The Madison Police Department said it believes the stabbing to have occurred at the 700 block of Braxton Place.

Family displaced after fire on Madison's West Side

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 10:34am
Just before 8 p.m. Sunday, Madison Fire Department officials responded to a call about smoke and flames coming from a garage on the 5100 block of Loruth Terrace.

Luke Berg fights for conservative values from state's most liberal city

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 8:55am
Berg was the lead plaintiffs' attorney in a lawsuit against the school district his children attend.

Tom Still: Fusion energy is a nascent ‘hot spot’ for Wisconsin economy’

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 7:35am
There are 43 known fusion companies worldwide and 25 in the United States, with three in Wisconsin: Realta Fusion, Type One Energy and Shine Technologies.

Hands on Wisconsin: What's fueling Wisconsin's epidemic of wrong-way crashes?

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 7:10am
Wisconsin holds the dubious honor of being the worst state in the nation for wrong-way driving fatalities. While several factors, including some bad traffic engineering and our aging population, play a factor in this problem, it's clear our state's unhealthy…

Ask the Weather Guys: Are 'chem trails' a real thing?

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 7:00am
Contrails — or condensation trails — are a real phenomenon. Then there are people who believe in "chem trails."

Nick's Restaurant, one of Madison's oldest, will have its last day in May

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 7:00am
"We’ve know(n) in our hearts for sometime now, that it’s time to call it a day," read a social media post.

Wisconsin chancellor sees intersection of transfer portal, NIL as 'challenge'

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 6:07am
Jennifer Mnookin visited with the Wisconsin Athletic Board as questions were raised about the Badgers' ability to retain players with NIL deals.

Porchlight, developer partner to build student and homeless housing

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 5:55am
Partners envision 15-story student housing tower near campus and eight-story facility with housing for the homeless on the Near East Side.

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