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Wisconsin Braces for Scorching Heat as Temperatures Soar
Milwaukee, WI – Residents across Wisconsin are advised to prepare for a significant heat wave next week. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), above-average temperatures with heat indices between 95 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit are expected. Some areas may experience heat indices exceeding 100 degrees. These elevated temperatures...
Suspect wanted for shooting Sauk Co. deputy located, shelter in place lifted
AMHERST, Wis. (WMTV) - A shelter in place order was lifted in Portage County, after the man accused of shooting a Sauk County deputy Tuesday night barricaded himself inside a Village of Amherst home, more than 90 miles away from the original incident. The suspect has been located and authorities...
Board OKs membership with School District Consortium
The Verona Area School District (VASD) Board of Education voted to join the Greater Dane County School District Consortium (GDCSDC) on Monday, July 22. Board members Jennifer Murphy, John Porco and Superintendent Tremayne Clardy attended a GDCSDC meeting in May, where a group of greater Dane County school districts are looking to collaborate on shared visions. The GDCSDC mission statement reads as follows:
Chucks Baseball: 14 Innings and A Double Header Split
Chucks Baseball: 14 Innings and A Double Header Split. The Chucks and Mallards played two seven inning games today at Athletic Park with the Chucks taking game one 3-0 and the Mallards taking game two 6-2. The Chucks won’t play the Mallards again until August 3. The Chucks got...
#2 Madison Sweeps Doubleheader and Takes Series Against #1 Mankato
Thursday’s Northwoods League slate featured a doubleheader between the #1 Mankato Habaneros and the #2 Madison Night Mares. The Madison Night Mares lit up the scoreboard early scoring six runs in the second to help run up the score on the Mankato Habaneros 12-6. Mia Johnson (University of Wisconsin-Parkside) went 2-for-4 scoring once with a double and two RBI. Hilary Blomberg (University of Wisconsin-Madison) went 2-for-5 scoring once with a double, one stolen base, and one RBI. Addie Blomberg (South Dakota State University) went 2-for-3 scoring once with one RBI and two stolen bases. Haley Remington (University of Wisconsin-Parkside) went 3-for-5 scoring twice with two RBI and one stolen base. Brooke Holmes (St. Cloud State University) went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI. Jessa Snippes (University of Minnesota) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run. Andrea Jaskowiak (University of Iowa) earned the win throwing five innings with three strikeouts allowing seven hits, four runs, and four walks.
Miramont Behavioral Health leaders talk Waukesha location, growth plans
Miramont Behavioral Health in Middleton marked its three-year anniversary this month. The 72-bed hospital, which is owned by Summit BHC, is operating at 46 beds, with 28 for adults and 18 for teenagers. It plans to add 10 more adolescent beds this fall, bringing the total number of beds to 56.
Three Possible Outcomes for Badger Basketball in 2024-25
Badger basketball will face a lot of uncertainty this season after seeing tons of roster turnover. Let's take a look at the three most likely scenarios for 2024 and how they might affect the future of the Badgers. We'll assume 32 games for the season for now until the full schedule is released.
Scadden makes Dean’s List at Arizona State University
Charlie Scadden, a 2023 graduate of the Verona Area High School, was named to the Dean’s List at Arizona State University for the spring 2024 semester. To qualify for this honor, students must maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale. Scadden is a rising sophomore...
Wisconsin HC Luke Fickell reflects on year one with the Badgers, changes for year two
Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell was a center of focus at Big Ten media days this week in Indianapolis, Indiana. He still carries the air as one of the top up-and-coming coaches in college football. He also currently leads a brand in Wisconsin that has been a staple toward the top of the Big Ten for the last 30 years, though has slipped significantly in recent seasons. Fickell and the Badgers’ trajectory entering 2024 is a significant discussion point around Big Ten circles as the conference expands to 18 members. Related: The 6 most likely scenarios for Wisconsin’s 2024 football season The decorated...
Sunshine Saturday, Rain Chances Sunday
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Some warm air will be settling in for the upcoming weekend. High-pressure is now drifting off to the east of here. This ridge of high pressure is going to bring lots of sunshine and light wind to the region for today. High temperatures are going to...
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...
Oregon Football Insights from Big Ten Media Day Revealed
Oregon Football's presence at the final Big Ten Media Day in Indianapolis sparked excitement for the upcoming 2024 season, with Coach Dan Lanning making notable appearances. The focus shifted to statements made by other teams, including Minnesota, Maryland, Washington, Indiana, and Michigan, during the event. Yes, But. The media day...
Wisconsin football: Tyler Van Dyke and Braedyn Locke continue quarterback battle
MADISON – Tyler Van Dyke vs. Braedyn Locke. That should be the No. 1 battle to watch during Wisconsin’s preseason camp, which opens July 30 at UW-Platteville, as the staff looks to find the team’s starting quarterback. ...
Catching up with 3-star Wisconsin TE commit Nizyi Davis
BadgerExtra stopped by Indianapolis Lawrence Central to chat with 2025 tight end Nizyi Davis, who committed to the University of Wisconsin football program last month. This Wisconsin football commit 'ain't scared of nothing'. A major knee injury sidelined this 2025 recruit. Now he's focused and back on the field for...
The Devil’s Element 15 of 15
We have created a very real environmental dilemma by our overuse of phosphorous. But examples offered by Asian countries offer hope. Wisconsin Public Radio, © Copyright 2024, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.
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