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Closures set for Capital City Trail to remove dead, dying oak trees

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 12:05pm
Detours will be provided to reroute trail users during the work.

Child sex dolls would be banned in Wisconsin under bill heading to governor

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 11:54am
If the measure is signed into law, Wisconsin would join a growing number of states to outlaw such dolls.

Bill ordering population limit for Wisconsin's gray wolves sent to Gov. Tony Evers

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 11:51am
Senate Bill 139, which does not set a specific wolf population goal, passed the Assembly on a voice vote with no discussion.

Wisconsin Assembly exempts roadside zoos from state licensing rules

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 11:13am
Assembly Bill 124 would expand exemptions to zoos that receive accreditation from the Zoological Association of America, an organization that has been criticized by animal rights activists.

Restaurant review: Ukrainian restaurant delightful addition to Madison's culinary landscape

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 10:00am
It's hard to go wrong with this excellent Ukrainian menu.

3 things we learned since Wisconsin men's basketball's last game against Michigan State

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 8:13am
The Badgers won their first Big Ten game of the season at Michigan State. Here's what we've learned about both teams since then.

Ep. 84 BadgerExtra podcast: Wisconsin gets Border Battle basketball wins, hockey enters the stretch

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 8:00am
BadgerExtra reporters discuss the contributions of Tyler Wahl and AJ Storr for Badgers men’s basketball and look ahead to the hockey teams chasing championships.

5 questions with Oregon boys basketball's Henry Kreckman.

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 7:57am
From the food he likes the best to his favorite activities, meet Oregon senior Henry Kreckman.

Kelly Lecker: I built my first quinzee. Here's what else I learned

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 7:50am
There are many reasons to stay inside all winter, but the beauty of Wisconsin is worth the cold.

How to watch, stream, listen to No. 3 Wisconsin men's hockey vs. No. 14 Michigan

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 7:37am
The Badgers men's hockey team takes its 11-game unbeaten streak to Michigan. Here's what to know.

How to watch, stream, listen to No. 2 Wisconsin women's hockey at No. 7 Minnesota Duluth

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 7:17am
The Badgers women's hockey team returns to the site of its 2023 NCAA championship victory to play Minnesota Duluth. Here's what to know.

How a Wisconsin men's basketball sophomore is growing through offensive struggles

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 6:37am
A shooting slump has not deterred the team's leading scorer from making plays in critical moments.

15-year-old Chippewa County boy to be tried as adult in sexual assault, killing of girl, 10

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 6:25am
The boy told police he punched the girl in the stomach, struck her on the head with a stick, then strangled her to death before having sex with her body.

How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin men's basketball vs. Michigan State

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 6:17am
How to tune in as the Badgers host the Spartans at the Kohl Center Friday.

Wisconsin wildlife officials warn of $16M shortfall as fewer people get hunting licenses

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 5:55am
"The long-term trend is fewer licenses, fewer hunters and less revenue coming in, and it's going to get a lot worse before it gets better."

Tuition reciprocity changes, workforce plan would add millions to UW system's coffers

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 5:50am
Both the Minnesota-Wisconsin reciprocity bill and the release of the $32 million held back from the UW system in the last budget cycle are required to happen before Feb. 22.

Tony Evers' vows to veto Republican-amended version of his maps

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 5:45am
Republicans approved maps that largely mirror the governor's boundaries, but include changes that reduce the number of incumbent lawmakers who would have to face each other in the next election.

Open Jim: Should Wisconsin football fans be concerned about staff departures?

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 12:15pm
Badger Extra columnist Jim Polzin answers questions from readers in his mailbag.

Madison police investigating beating that left woman unresponsive in hospital

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 11:55am
The 47-year-old woman was physically assaulted at a home in the 3200 block of Thorp Street around 3 a.m. on Dec. 31, Madison police said.

Republicans propose directly funding Universities of Wisconsin free speech office

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 11:40am
Universities of Wisconsin staff conducted a controversial free speech survey in late 2022 and previously told legislators that if they wanted future surveys, they'd have to pay for it.

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