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Top Badgers 2025 DL target Kade Pietrzak commits to Nebraska
One of the major recruitments in the 2025 class came to an end over the weekend, as four-star defensive lineman Kade Pietrzak committed to the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Sunday. Pietrzak, a top-200 recruit according to On3, was the best player in the state of North Dakota, and someone the Badgers had long targeted along the defensive line heading into official visits.
Firefighters Force Entry Into Hotel Room to Investigate Smoke
Madison Fire was dispatched to the 8102 Excelsior Drive, where staff reported smoke coming from one of the guest rooms. Staff were able to open the door only a few inches as a cabinet was blocking further access to the room. A neighbor was able to pull three cats out of the narrow opening.
Well Wisconsin Radio Podcast: Putting Sustainability on the Menu
On August 21, discover how UW Health is reimagining hospital food while reducing climate impact. On August 21, discover how UW Health is reimagining hospital food while reducing climate impact. Get ideas for reducing food-related greenhouse gas emissions at home and watch a demonstration on how to add more plant-rich foods to your plate. This event is at the East Madison Hospital Learning Kitchen. Invite your family or friends, and register here.
Meet Whoopi Goldberg In Ridgewood
The legendary actress and comedian Whoopi Goldberg, who has won an Emmy, Oscar, Tony and Grammy, will be signing copies of her new book, "The Change," at Bookends in Ridgewood on Sunday, July 28 at 1 p.m. The graphic novel is about Isabel Frost, an amazing gamer, who develops superpowers...
Mindful Cleaning Co. helps clients declutter and downsize
A sink full of dishes. Clothes strewn on the floor. Piles of laundry waiting to be folded. You know you’ll feel better when the mess is all sorted, but just getting started can feel overwhelming. Now, imagine you’re prone to depression or anxiety. Maybe you have trouble focusing, or...
2024 Top 25 Under 25: Laila Edwards (10)
Ladies, gays, and theys… Laila Edwards has arrived. The 6’1” forward brought not only size, but skill and confidence to the Team USA lineup in her first-ever World Championships back in April. There on home ice in Utica, N.Y., she scored six goals (on 10 shots!) and eight points total in seven games played, becoming the youngest-ever American to be named tournament MVP. All of that earned her the USA Hockey Bob Allen Women's Player of the Year award in May. Not too shabby for a 20-year-old whose first-ever experience with the senior team was just a couple of months prior during the Rivalry Series.
What to do in Madison this week: Jen Ruiz, Concerts on the Square and more Isthmus Picks
The three members of the band Daisychain. Daisychain, Monday, July 22, High Noon Saloon, 7:30 p.m.: Chicago’s Daisychain has emerged as a rock powerhouse in Chicago’s vibrant music scene. Daisychain’s dynamic soundscape harks back to the classic rock bands of the 1960s and ’70s and features harmonies from frontwomen Nickole Regala and Sophia Williams. Madison’s Heavy Looks have a guitar-heavy indie pop sound, and Raddish swerves from crunchy guitar rockers to seductive synthpop. Tickets at ticketmaster.com.
Wisconsin safety Hunter Wohler has grown comfortable dishing out tough love to help Badgers win
MADISON – Athletes who publicly criticize their teammates over a perceived lack of effort or for failing to put the interests of the team above all else need at least two entries on their personal résumé. First, they must be able to back up their words with performance. ...
Shooting Sports Soared in 2023-24 Season
MEQUON, Wis. - The Concordia Wisconsin shooting sports team assembled a successful 2023-24 season, which saw the squad battle in seven competitions across six different states. The Falcons kicked off the season with a pair of eighth-place finishes in the Simpson Invite and Upper Midwest Conference Championships. On October 29...
Three with School of Education ties named in Madison365’s list of influential Asian Americans
Nineteen UW–Madison community members were recognized in Madison365’s annual list of “Wisconsin’s Most Influential Asian American Leaders” for 2024, including three who are current and former UW–Madison School of Education students and employees. Madison365, a nonprofit online news publication, has published annual power lists...
Wisconsin Works Its Way to a Win
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers defeated the Cedar Rapids Kernels 5-3 on Sunday afternoon in the series finale at Rise 2 Greatness Field. The Rattlers scored three times in the top of the sixth inning to take a lead they refused to relinquish on the way to another series victory. Cedar...
Officials optimistic after major lake system reaches highest levels since 2020: 'At this point, everything is open'
A wet spring in Wisconsin pushed the state out of its drought, and the water levels of a quartet of Madison lakes are higher than they've been in years, but residents are wary after a 2018 flood. Madison is located on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona, and Lakes...
City of Janesville purchases riverfront property
The City of Janesville expands access to the Rock River by picking up a piece of property its had its eye on for some time. The City has purchased the 1.7 acre former Schlueter Furniture site at 533 North Main Street along the Rock River. Parks Director Cullen Slapak says...
JEA ‘tentative agreement’ item amended on Janesville School Board agenda
JANESVILLE — An agenda item for an upcoming Janesville School Board meeting was amended Monday after it widened in recent days the rift between the school district and the Janesville Education Association. The board is set to meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the district office, 527 S. Franklin St. The original agenda item was introduced four days ago. ...
Summer school wraps up for the season
LAKE MILLS — Tuesday was the last day of summer school for the nearly 900 kids from elementary through high school that attended this summer. Summer school coordinator Nate Grundahl said the summer school consistently has diverse offerings for students, and there were even more this year. “It’s a program that offers a lot of enrichment and partnerships with the community,” Grundahl said. ...
Bill Kennedy remembered as visionary voice for Janesville
JANESVILLE — Three weeks after his death, Bill Kennedy is being remembered as a businessman, friend and cheerleader for Janesville. Friends and organizations he was connected to are calling Kennedy, who passed away on June 28 at the age of 74, a champion for the city and for the betterment of kids. William (Bill) Kennedy was born May 23, 1950, in Janesville. ...
Janesville School District plans job fair
JANESVILLE — The Janesville School District will host a job fair on Tuesday, July 30 from 3-6 p.m. and Wednesday, July 31, from 9 to noon, both at Marshall Middle School, 25 S. Pontiac Dr.. “For those hoping to find fresh start, a different job, or a new career direction, job seekers will find a wealth of exciting opportunities for employment at” the district, a statement from the district reads. ...
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