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Wisconsin women's basketball scores on international recruiting trail, signs Serbia's Jovana Spasovski
MADISON – Marisa Moseley continues to push the borders of her program. For the second time this summer and third time in two seasons, the Wisconsin women’s basketball coach signed an international player. Jovana Spasovski, a 6-foot wing from Belgrade, Serbia, is the latest player to join the fold. ...
Wisconsin ends ban on carrying firearms while fishing
Wisconsin is ending its long-standing rule that banned carrying firearms while fishing after facing a legal challenge. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources agreed to end the ban on anglers, or those who fish recreationally, from carrying firearms Wednesday. The DNR was facing pressure from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, a conservative law […]
What to know about assisted living in Wisconsin: admissions, cost, services, and more
In Wisconsin, there are more than 4,000 assisted living facilities and 60,000 beds — and they range in size, price, specialities and level of medical care. Assisted living facilities oversee key questions about your or your loved one's care: admissions, staffing levels and the availability of a nurse, among other things. Here are the...
Dane County to reinstate drop boxes, motivating student voters ahead of 2024 election
Most, if not all, Dane County municipalities will be reimplementing ballot drop boxes in time for upcoming elections following the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling overturning the ban on drop boxes on July 5, according to County Clerk Scott McDonell. The Wisconsin Election Commission met June 11 to provide guidance on...
New Details Emerge on Future Ho-Chunk Casino in Beloit
The Ho-Chunk Nation, one of the largest federally recognized tribes of Wisconsin, has released new details about their upcoming Ho-Chunk Gaming Casino in Beloit. This ambitious project will significantly expand the tribe’s gaming businesses from its six current locations. Drawing from its substantial experience, the tribe hopes to attract guests with a world-class casino and leisure experience.
Local surrogates stump for Harris as Wisconsin Democrats prepare for biggest mobilization blitz
MADISON, Wis. — Local leaders across Wisconsin wrapped up the week by stumping for now-presumed Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, with just over 100 days left until the November election. The focus Friday was on trying to tie former President Donald Trump to Project 2025 — a more...
Wisconsin's Apostle Islands could become America's newest national park
MADISON - The Apostle Islands could soon become Wisconsin's first national park, thanks to an effort by several federal lawmakers. U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany introduced a bill Tuesday that would designate the area as a national park, upgrading it from its current designation as a national lakeshore. The first hearing on the...
Wisconsin Badgers basketball get an international commitment
(LEARFIELD) – The Wisconsin men’s basketball program has received a commitment from an international guard prospect. Six-foot-five Hayden Jones of New Zealand becomes part of the UW recruiting class of 2025. The announcement was made Thursday. Jones has been playing in the New Zealand National Basketball League for...
Breaking down the top position battles for fall camp: Defense
The Wisconsin Badgers are just one week away from the start of fall camp, as they set their sights on preparing for the 2024 season, which begins on August 30th against Western Michigan. Camp begins on July 30th, and the Badgers will ramp up for the season over the next...
Judge allows Wisconsinites with disabilities to vote via email for November election
Dane County Circuit Court Judge Everett Mitchell issued a temporary injunction June 25 that permits municipal clerks to send absentee ballots via email to voters with print disabilities — voters who use assistance to read or mark a paper ballot — according to a Disability Rights Wisconsin press release.
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