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Wisconsin unveils its fundraising goal for new football practice facility
The Wisconsin athletic department is recruiting donors for its most expensive capital project, and it already has secured commitments totaling $47 million.
State climatologist Steve Vavrus wants to help Wisconsin adapt as our climate changes
As the newest state climatologist, Steve Vavrus is now referencing his own graduate work from the 1990s as he investigates how Wisconsin's climate has changed.
Bipartisan bill raises penalties for assaulting, harassing Wisconsin election officials
The proposal comes as local clerks across the country report increased harassment since the 2020 presidential election.
How to watch the Vikings at Packers game in Week 8
Green Bay looks for its first win in over a month when it hosts Minnesota at Lambeau Field. Here's how to watch the game, updated odds and more.
Ammunition, possible explosive device in items donated to Goodwill in Janesville, police say
Janesville police asked the public to evacuate and avoid the area around the store and no injuries have been reported.
Madison man sent to federal prison for failing to register as sex offender after moving to Wisconsin, authorities say
In November 2007, Jesse McCarty was convicted of sex offenses in Tennessee state court, failed to register there, and again in Wisconsin after moving here.
Packers center Josh Myers is playing ‘the best he’s played in his career’
Because of Myers' resurgent play, the Packers won’t move versatile offensive lineman Zach Tom to center.
Packers go from a ‘champagne problem’ to a sudden shortage at key position
The once-stocked cornerback spot has been hit hard by injury and may start a rookie Sunday against the Vikings.
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's 4th open practice
The Badgers are 11 days from starting the season, and their fourth practice made open to the media still provided a few new looks.
Local digest for Friday, Oct. 26, 2023
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'Not much bothers' this sophomore leading Monona Grove football's potent offense
Monona Grove quarterback Cal Moreau has thrown for at least 300 yards twice this season and has the Silver Eagles on a five-game winning streak.
What to know about Wisconsin volleyball's next opponents, Michigan State, Minnesota
The Badgers look to bounce back from their first loss of the season. Here's what to know prior to their upcoming matches.
Car theft victim alerted by cell phone GPS
No arrests have been made amid an ongoing investigation.
Manager of violence-plagued apartment complex fired; city makes other recommendations
"I don’t know whether the homicides, and these other shootings, are related to drugs, but I do know that drugs and guns frequently go together," Zilavy writes.
Intoxicated driver tried to 'hug it out' with hit-and-run victim, police say
Officers took him into custody after his attempt at a hug was rejected on a tentative charge of Operating While Intoxicated, 1st offense.
Man who hung cords across a Madison bike path pleads guilty to reckless endangerment
One of the wires strung across a Badger State Trail bridge in August 2022 snagged and injured a cyclist.
Appeals court sides with Madison in assessment feud with developer T. Wall
The city initially valued Veritas Village, a four-story luxury apartment building near Breese Stevens Field, at $17.8 million. The developer thinks it should have been $8.5 million.
Monroe teen identified as victim in Green County's seventh fatal crash of 2023
The crash is Green County's seventh traffic fatality of the year.
Officer and victim identified in fatal police shooting in Watertown
Justin C. Whitten, 30, was fired upon by Watertown police officer James Simon after Whitten turned on officers with a handgun, the DOJ said.
Here's how much your Wisconsin utility rates could be going up next year
The Public Service Commission is likely to make a decision on the rate adjustment requests as soon as early November.