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Longest dry stretch in months ends this week
Sunday saw a few downpours in parts of southeast Wisconsin. While the showers and storms were few and far between, they were very efficient rain makers with those that seeing them picking up 1-2" of rain in just an hour or so. But Milwaukee did not see any of the...
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. ...
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...
Three Northeast Wisconsin entries are Wis. Innovation Award finalists
The Wisconsin Innovation Awards announced the 31 finalists for the 2024 awards, recognizing the state’s most innovative and forward-thinking companies and individuals. Among the finalists are entries from Appleton, Berlin and Oshkosh. The winners of the 2024 Wisconsin Innovation Awards will be announced at the awards ceremony, scheduled to...
Big Ten primer — Wisconsin’s greatest football moment
USC goes to Big Ten media days in Indianapolis this week. The Trojans enter a new world and a new era. One of their new conference neighbors is Wisconsin. The Badgers have had a lot of good teams in the past 35 years. They have beaten Miami in an Orange Bowl game. They have played in several Rose Bowl games. They have produced multiple Heisman Trophy winners, Alan Ameche and Ron Dayne. Yet, if trying to pinpoint the greatest Wisconsin football moment, which one is the best of them all? It has to be the 1994 Rose Bowl. Wisconsin’s 1963 Rose...
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...
Wisconsin has one remaining uncommitted top class of 2025 target
Wisconsin football’s class of 2025 is nearing its final form with the recruiting cycle beginning to slow now three full weeks into the dead period. Big Ten media days are this week in Indianapolis, Indiana and training camp begins before the end of the month. Wisconsin’s currently-listed class of 2025 which is close to what the group will look like when it arrives on campus next summer.
New community resource fair to operate in Madison
MADISON, Wis. -- Tenant Resource Center announced Thursday it will hold its first ever Community Resource Fair, which will offer a one-stop shop for community members to connect with essential resources and services.
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...
Wisconsin among winningest college football programs without national championship
The Wisconsin football program has been the model of consistent success over the last few decades. The program has qualified for 22 consecutive bowl games, the third-longest active streak behind only Georgia and Oklahoma. It has experienced only two losing seasons (2001, 1995) since Barry Alvarez’s initial breakthrough in 1993.
Badgers Add Another Official Visit to a Busy September Weekend
The Badgers have added another official visit in September that is shaping up to be one of the most important weekends of the calender in 2024. Ryder Frost is now scheduled to visit Madison on September 14th, joining other top recruits Amari Allen, Davion Hannah and Tommy Ahneman. Frost, a...
Forward Madison Finish With Three Points At Home Against Lexington SC
Forward Madison Finish With Three Points At Home Against Lexington SC. A late goal by Wolfgang Prentice puts Forward in first place in their Jägermeister Cup group standings. MAD: #1 Schipmann, #2 Chilaka, #4 Osmond, #8 Boyce (73’ Prentice), #9 Chaney, #10 Mesias, #16 Crull, #17 Gebhard (74’ Dieye), #19 Galindrez (63’ McLaughlin), #21 Villalobos, #22 Payne (73’ Sousa)
The Republican Party is trying to attract young voters. Can they increase support before November?
MILWAUKEE — Xaviaer DuRousseau, a conservative media personality and influencer, is not the stereotypical Republican National Convention attendee. A self-described “former BLM activist,” DuRousseau has 600,000 followers across social media platforms and is part of a group of young conservatives and content creators the Republican Party is relying on to engage young voters ahead of the presidential election.
Penn State vs. Wisconsin: Key Players, Coordinators, and Matchup Preview
In preparation for the upcoming college football season, the Wisconsin Badgers are analyzing their schedule, including the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions. Penn State, under coach James Franklin, has been successfully returning to prominence in recent years but has faced challenges in crucial matchups. Penn State had the...
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