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Packers GM Brian Gutekunst doesn't fear impending deal for this ascending player

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 5:35am
“I think the nice thing about having a guy in your building for the last four years,” Gutekunst said Monday, “is you absolutely know who he is.”

Worker dies after becoming trapped while cleaning western Wisconsin city's water tank, police say

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 5:30am
Carlos Medina, 30, of El Paso, Texas, died Saturday after becoming stuck in the city of Blair's water tank, the Trempealeau County Sheriff’s Office said.

Donald Trump's MAGA movement will fail without policy ideas -- Mark K. Allen

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 5:00am
Donald Trump and the "make America great again" movement have successfully captured the Republican Party. They've done this with no real agenda for our nation.

Access to contraception can stop unwanted pregnancies -- Audrey Pendergast

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 5:00am
The abortion topic is well covered in the news media.

State agent's shooting trial veers into grilling of victim on drug dealing, rap lyrics

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 5:00am
Quadren Wilson took the stand Tuesday afternoon and was grilled by a defense attorney about his life and criminal history.

Ed Wreh is best candidate to represent us on County Board -- Meghan Fessler

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 5:00am
Please mark your calendars for the upcoming April 2 election. Make plans to vote now and please join me in voting for Ed Wreh for Dane County Board.

Passing amendments will make voting harder in Wisconsin -- Karen Jackson

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 5:00am
Our April 2 ballot has two vaguely worded referendum questions about election administration. Both of these Republican-authored questions suggest changing our state constitution by placing firm restrictions on voting procedures.

Despots want us to doubt our democracy -- Karl Bier

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 5:00am
We are at least two generations removed from mass awareness of the true cost of freedom in America. It is the result of a prolonged period of relative peace on our soil, technological advances and unprecedented economic growth. There are…

Hungary's Viktor Orban isn't a role model for democratic leaders -- Lester Bruns

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 5:00am
The March 8 edition of the "PBS News Hour" included a segment about the visit of the prime minister of Hungary with presidential candidate Donald Trump.

National rankings still show Wisconsin men's hockey behind NCAA Tournament opponent

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 12:15pm
The Badgers men's hockey team has stayed steady in the national rankings since it was eliminated from the Big Ten playoffs.

Officers find casings after gunshots/fireworks reported on East, North sides, Madison police say

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 12:05pm
Officers checked out several addresses after being sent to the area around 11 p.m. Saturday, Madison police said.

Woman fires shot at ground to scare away dog charging at her, Madison police say

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 11:40am
No injuries were reported in the incident in the 4300 block of Mohawk Drive.

President Joe Biden's campaign co-chair to highlight infrastructure projects across Wisconsin

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 11:00am
Mitch Landrieu will meet with mayors of Madison, Milwaukee, Racine, La Crosse, Sheboygan and Wausau over the two-day tour across the battleground state.

Here's a look at Wisconsin men's basketball players heading to the transfer portal

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 10:30am
Which Wisconsin men's basketball players are leaving for the transfer portal? Check out our handy tracker.

Man threatened, kicked at officers responding to disturbance on State Street, Madison police say

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 10:25am
The man was arrested for on tentative charges of disorderly conduct, obstructing, resisting arrest, threats to law enforcement and a probation hold, Madison police said.

Milwaukee officers shoot, critically wound man when he fires at them during pursuit, police say

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 9:55am
No one else was injured and police said a gun was recovered on the scene.

Resident leaves mental health facility, breaks window of nearby home, batters occupant, Monona police say

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 9:40am
Both the resident who left the mental health facility and the person they battered were taken to a hospital for treatment, authorities said.

Ask the Weather Guys: Has our plant hardiness zone changed?

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 8:55am
The changing climate has shifted plant hardiness zones about half a zone for the much of the United States.

Help is available to pay bills as Wisconsin’s annual utility shutoff moratorium ends April 15

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 8:35am
Utilities are required to offer deferred payment agreements to residential customers who cannot pay an outstanding bill in full.

Man accidentally shoots self in hand, bullet travels through apartment wall, McFarland police say

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 8:05am
The 23-year-old man who shot himself was arrested on a tentative charge of second-degree recklessly endangering safety, McFarland police said.

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