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Hundreds of millions of dollars spent on delivering internet service yet large gaps remain
Since 2019, Wisconsin has allocated more than $345 million in state and federal funds to expand high-speed internet in the state, yet there are still more than 181,000 locations without service, according to a 2024 Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access report released Thursday. The funding will support new and improved service for more than 410,000 homes and businesses, but more work remains to close access gaps, the report noted. ...
Former Badger Olympian turns Olympic artist-in-residence
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A former Badger-turned-Olympian is heading back to the Games this year with a very different role. Grace Latz was on the Badgers rowing team until her graduation from UW-Madison in 2011. In 2016, Latz made Team USA’s Olympic rowing team, continuing a long-standing legacy. UW has...
Illini's Bret Bielema, Wisconsin's Luke Fickell Apparently At Odds Over Last Year's Loss?
It appears to be the case Illinois coach Bret Bielema won't talk to Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell due to the bizarre circumstances surrounding the Fighting Illini's loss to the Badgers last year
Wisconsin football adds Alabama assistant to recruiting staff, changes other titles
After putting together the majority of another top 25 rated recruiting class, the University of Wisconsin football program is shaking up that department. The Badgers announced Friday the hiring of two assistant directors of player personnel, Izayah Green-May and Brandon Rose, and the move of Jared Thompson to the position of college scouting coordinator. The changes follow the move of Casey Rabach, a former Badgers offensive lineman, to assistant offensive line coach and the anticipated move of director of player personnel Max Stienecker into a general manager role.
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.
Register for a table at O-Fest by Aug. 12
Student organizations and university departments interested in a table at fall O-Fest should register online by Monday, Aug. 12. O-Fest will take place on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Central Mall. If it rains on that date, O-Fest will be moved to Sept. 6. Space...
Harris tied with Trump in Pennsylvania and Michigan, down 1 point in Wisconsin: Fox News
Vice President Harris is tied with former President Trump in Pennsylvania and Michigan, and down 1 point from him in Wisconsin in a set of new Fox News polls released Friday. The polls found Harris and Trump tied at 49 percent support in Pennsylvania and Michigan, and the vice president at 49 percent support in…
More layoffs at freight-related firms: 607 workers cut across 4 states
Layoffs continue across the commercial transportation and freight industry, according to a new round of worker reduction notices in Florida, Texas, Illinois and Wisconsin. It is the second round of layoffs since the beginning of July. Averitt Express, Bath & Body Works Logistics Services, ShipBob, and Henry Avocado Corp. announced a total of 218 layoffs earlier in the month.
Beaver Dam Yard Waste Drop-Off Site Now Open With New Entrance
(Beaver Dam) The Beaver Dam yard waste drop-site is now open with a new entrance. Officials with the city’s Department of Public Works say, as of Friday, the site will be open Monday through Friday from 7am to 7pm. Saturday hours will remain the same, from 8am to noon through November 23rd.
On the Road heads to Dane County celebrating the kickoff of the Summer Olympics
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - On Friday, the Opening Ceremonies kicked off on WMTV. To celebrate the occasion, WMTV’s On the Road series headed to Dane County where strong talent is training for the Olympic stage. Leigh Mills, March McPherson, and Mike Jacques were live at McClimon Center on UW-Madison...
Wisconsin women's basketball offers top-100 class of 2025 guard
Wisconsin women’s basketball extended an offer to top-100 class of 2025 guard Camille Williams on Friday. The 6-foot combo guard is currently ranked No. 98 in the ESPNW 100. The Boswell High School product is considered a four-star recruit and rated at a 91 on a scale of 1 to 100.
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