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Reedsburg senior keeps coach on toes with late win to reach WIAA Division 1 state semifinals

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 10:30pm
Jesus Gonzalez pulled out a late win when he needed it most Thursday night to punch his first-ever ticket to the 215-pound semifinals.

Middleton freshman 190-pounder's first day at state didn't go as planned

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 10:15pm
Freshman Reed Falk had a couple things go his way to get a wrestleback and will wrestle Friday morning.

Portage junior continues tough road into Division 2 state wrestling quarterfinals

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 9:50pm
A nagging injury and an early deficit couldn't keep Landon Heitmeier from advancing to the quarterfinals in his first WIAA state tournament appearance.

Practice partner's early exit powers Mount Horeb/Barneveld sophomore to Division 1 wrestling semis

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 9:00pm
Eli Leonard earned a pinfall victory in the Division 1 quarterfinals over South Milwaukee's Connor O'Donnell.

Choosing Packers’ new defensive coordinator was more about fit, less about Xs and Os

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 7:40pm
Coach Matt LaFleur talked about who he hired to oversee the Packers' defense.

Wisconsin Assembly approves constitutional amendment to limit governor's authority over federal funds

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 1:15pm
If the Senate votes in favor of the constitutional amendment in the coming weeks, the amendment will come before voters in the Aug. 9 primary.

Connections on Wisconsin football coaching staff lead to final assistant hire

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 12:53pm
An assistant will be in his first power conference coaching job, a source said, and he has a track record of improving his lines' pass-rushing ability quickly.

Hands on Wisconsin: Alexei Navalny's death means nothing to Donald Trump

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 12:50pm
Russian politician Alexei Navalny has died in a Russian prison camp after being wrongfully held there for several years. Navalny was the greatest threat to Vladimir Putin's iron grip on the Russian people. The opposition politician was poisoned, arrested and…

Open Jim: Why has Wisconsin basketball struggled so much on defense?

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 12:15pm
BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers questions from readers in his weekly mailbag.

Person injured as fire destroys home near Juda, Green County Sheriff’s Office says

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 11:35am
At about 4:45 a.m. Thursday, a caller reported a structure fire in the N1900 block of Highway OK, about 2 miles southeast of Juda, authorities reported.

Fashion store opens in former Willy Street Treasure Shop space

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 11:20am
La Moda Marie Youth Global Fashion is located at 1012 Williamson St.

Exact Sciences’ Q4 results beat analysts’ expectations

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 11:05am
Exact Sciences has applied for federal approval of a “next-generation” Cologuard test, meaning the new version of its stool-based test to screen for colon cancer could become available by 2025.

Planned Parenthood files lawsuit alleging Wisconsin Constitution guarantees abortion rights

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 10:06am
"With ongoing legislative efforts to enact a new abortion ban, the constitutional question should not be avoided," the lawsuit states.

MGE reports Q4 results below a year earlier as less natural gas was used with warmer weather

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 9:40am
MGE said gas net income decreased $1.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to a year earlier as a result of lower gas sales.

Sun Prairie approves $20M library expansion plan that includes performance, maker spaces

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 8:55am
The project would increase space by more than 78% and include a new "library of things", plus space and amenities for teens, young children and neurodiverse children.

Where did my legislator go? Here's who has been assigned to the new Wisconsin districts

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 8:00am
Many incumbents have been drawn into other districts, and in a number of cases will face other incumbents.

How to watch, stream, listen to No. 2 Wisconsin women's hockey vs. No. 1 Ohio State

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 7:43am
The Badgers and Buckeyes both take 15-game winning streaks into their series on the final WCHA regular-season weekend. Here's how to watch and what to watch.

Icki Sticki owner, a mother of 4, works full shifts as a barista

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 7:35am
Jessica Jackson has four young children and owns three ice cream/coffee shops that are open seven days a week.

Doc Rivers has yet to fix what ails struggling Bucks

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 7:25am
The Bucks started 3-7 under Doc Rivers, but the defense has improved and their preferred starting five has been available for only one of their last eight games.

Green Bay school district releases tape of Black superintendent's comments that led to resignation

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 7:45pm
Claude Tiller Jr., resigned on Saturday after making blunt comments about race relations, criticizing the community and deriding one of the district's principals during an Atlanta radio show.

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