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3 things we learned since the last Wisconsin-Rutgers men's basketball game

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 7:13am
The Badgers lost big to Rutgers last month in New Jersey. Here's what has stood out about each team since.

Improved defense under Doc Rivers has helped Bucks surge since the All-Star break

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 7:05am
Milwaukee staggered into the All-Star break, going 3-7 in its first 10 games under Rivers, but haven’t lost since and now sit second in the Eastern Conference, behind Boston.

Wisconsin Technical College System President Morna Foy plans to retire this year

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 6:55am
Morna Foy, the Wisconsin Technical College System's first female president, assumed the role in January 2013.

Monona police arrest second suspect in attempted homicide

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 6:50pm
Monona police arrested a 27 year old Chicago man Tuesday in connection with a December shooting that wounded a 17-year-old.

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram: Birkie organizers pulled off the near-impossible

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 6:40pm
This year's Birkebeiner in Wisconsin faced unusually warm conditions, requiring man-made snow to avoid cancellation. Climate change poses challenges for future races.

2 UW-Madison students assaulted on campus Sunday night

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 6:20pm
Two UW-Madison students were attacked while walking together on campus Sunday night, according to campus police.

Man charged in plot to defraud state GOP agrees to plead guilty to money laundering

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 4:30pm
The man, a citizen of Ghana who was living in the U.S., was not aware of all the details of the scheme, according to a plea agreement.

Hands on Wisconsin: Why did Eric Hovde go jump in an ice-cold lake?

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 3:00pm
Last week, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde jumped into ice-cold water outside his home on Lake Monona to show folks how strong and hardy he was.

Wisconsin men's basketball to participate in inaugural early season tournament

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 2:30pm
The Badgers are headed to the foothills of the Appalachian mountains for the event's first field. Here are the participants, dates and more.

Candidate Q&A: Monona-Grove School Board

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 2:26pm
Profiles of candidates vying for public office in April.

Candidate Q&A: Fitchburg City Council, District 4, Seat 8

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 12:50pm
Profiles of candidates vying for public office in April.

Driver seriously injured in crash off Beltline at John Nolen Drive, authorities say

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 12:20pm
The driver had to be extricated from the vehicle, then was taken to a local hospital, the Madison Fire Department reported.

Another inmate found dead at Waupun Correctional Institution

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 12:10pm
The Feb. 22 death of Donald Maier is the fourth inmate to be found dead at the facility in the last eight months.

Wisconsin women's basketball sophomore cemented among Big Ten's best

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 11:59am
The forward was among the country's best defenders and set a program record. Here are the Big Ten recognitions.

Man threatened to shoot officers, set 2 fires on deck of village of Oregon home, police say

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 11:50am
The homeowner refused to come outside, yelling profanities at officers through an open window while firefighters extinguished one blaze, Madison police said.

Man, 71, dies after falling off bridge into creek on Far East Side, Madison police say

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 11:10am
Nothing suspicious was located at the scene, Madison police said.

Person shows up at local hospital with gunshot wound, Madison police say

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 10:35am
Officers were sent to the hospital shortly after 1 p.m. Monday, Chief Shon Barnes said in his blog Tuesday morning.

Ian's Friday fish-fry pizza 'pushes your boundaries'

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 10:30am
The popular pizza with tartar sauce, mozzarella, french fries, beer-battered fried fish nuggets, and coleslaw is available each Friday through April 15.

How experts view Wisconsin basketball's NCAA Tournament projections with 2 regular-season games left

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 10:27am
Here's the draw experts see the Badgers getting in the NCAA Tournament after falling to Indiana and Illinois last week.

Fire suppression system puts out kitchen blaze at West Side McDonald’s, authorities say

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 10:10am
A manager told firefighters that one of the deep fryers overheated and a small flame was seen coming from one of the oil containers.

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