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An Asian elephant calf was born at Zurich Zoo
ZURICH — A 19-year-old Asian elephant at the Zurich Zoo gave birth this past weekend to a male whose name, starting with the letter Z, will be announced this week.
Looking away won't keep the climate from changing
Federal defunding of climate research threatens scientists' ability to understand trends that could have devastating results.
Madison College picks a new president
“The board has selected a leader who understands Madison College's impressive history and shares our bold vision for its future," board chair Donald Dantzler said.
SOS: Nightmare travel leads to small refund, flight vouchers
"If we wanted to walk back into the terminal we had to carry everything with us and walk. My husband's wheelchair was checked, making us prisoners on the plane."
UW-Madison professor's AI tool is inspired by his son's story
One of Kaibo Liu’s professional accomplishments is also deeply personal.
Don't ban fun, inclusive wake surfing in Wisconsin | William Banholzer
Wake surfing has made Wisconsin’s lakes accessible to more people, but it faces a surge of misinformation and speculation.
15 years after Deepwater Horizon oil spill, lawsuits stall and restoration incomplete
Fifteen years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster off the Gulf Coast, the effects of the largest oil spill in U.S. history are still being felt.
Vilas Park tennis courts are unsafe and beyond repair. Now what?
"Budget allocations will determine when the courts are replaced and is likely to be several years away," Madison Parks spokesperson Ann Shea said.
Cleaning the streets, stopping for drinks ... and picking up every cigarette butt along the way
DIPPUL, short for "Drunk In Public Picking Up Litter," is a group that combines a bar crawl and trash pick-up event.
Brewers run wild on Athletics, stealing franchise record 9 bases, 6 in first inning
Sportradar said the Brewers were the first team to steal six bases in an inning since Aug. 26, 1919.
3 takeaways from Wisconsin football's 3-star, O-line commitment
A look at what the latest recruiting commitment means for the Badgers football program.
How high school track and field athletes prevail over early season inclement weather
Wisconsin track and field athletes have grown accustomed to competing in inclement weather. Here's how area teams combat the elements of early spring.
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Classic encounter between U.S., Canada for women's hockey world title has Wisconsin flavor
Current and former Badgers athletes contributed on both sides in another thrilling overtime matchup as the U.S. turned the tables on Canada to win the women’s hockey world championship Sunday.
Hoskins, Henderson fuel speedy Brewers in lopsided victory over Athletics
Milwaukee set a franchise record with nine stolen bases — all of which came in the first four innings — in the 14-1 victory.
Israeli probe into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza finds 'professional failures'
JERUSALEM — An Israeli investigation into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics last month in Gaza by Israeli forces said Sunday it found a chain of “professional failures” and a deputy commander has been fired.
'Sinners' surges past 'Minecraft' to lead box office
NEW YORK — Brand names, not filmmakers or stars, are said to rule the box office these days. But Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” led by twin Michael B. Jordans, proved a bloody exception to modern movie rules, launching with $45.6 million…
Dave Zweifel: Other schools do baseball. Why can't UW?
From high school diamonds to overbuilt and expensive Major League palaces, another season of America’s best sport is back in full swing.
Elon Musk's advice wins this week's You Toon caption contest
Winning line from reader beats more than 100 entries.
Former Eau Claire city council member joins race for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District seat
Laura Benjamin, an Eau Claire business owner, is the latest Democrat to announce a challenge to Rep. Derrick Van Orden in 2026.