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Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jake Chaney was a Leonhard recruit but likes Fickell
(WNFL/LEARFIELD) – Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jake Chaney is an interesting player for the Badger. He was recruited by Jim Leonhard and now he’s working with a different coaching staff. Chaney spoke about the change. Chaney also spoke about what it’s going to be like in the 18-team Big...
Brown County Dems launch canvassing efforts, as GOP says Harris offers familiar failed policies
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – One hundred days out from the November election, Wisconsin Democrats have launched a statewide mobilization blitz to try to energize voters ahead of the election. “A couple weeks ago, Democrats were arguing about who should be the candidate (for president) and whether there is a path forward,” said Democratic Party […]
Committee studying how to manage Wisconsin sandhill cranes
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A group of legislators, farmers and conservationists studying how to control Wisconsin’s sandhill crane population is set to hold its first meeting next month. The Joint Legislative Council’s 12-member Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes is set to meet Aug. 1 at the Horicon Marsh...
Madison Highland Dance Studio headed to Scotland to compete, learn
MADISON, Wis.- After bringing Scottish Highland Dancing to Madison back in 2018, the Breckenridge School of Highland Dance is headed back to the birthplace of the sport, for the Madison students to compete and learn.
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.
Boaters: Share The Water And Slow Down To Keep Waters Safe For All
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all boaters to monitor their speed and control their wake while underway, as it can negatively affect other boaters and aquatic ecosystems and cause shoreline erosion. “Wake responsibility is not just about safety; it’s about respect for our...
Madison Mallards announce new protective netting at Warner Park
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - New protective netting has been installed at Warner Park, the Madison Mallards announced on Thursday. The netting will span the entire first and third base foul lines inside the stadium. More specifically, it will cover the entire 100-level seating area as well as reserved tables down the right field line. The netting had previously only covered an area between sections 102 and 108.
New Zealand guard Hayden Jones commits to Wisconsin men's basketball
Greg Gard scored his third commitment for the 2025 class. Hayden Jones, a 6-foot-5 guard from New Zealand, announced his commitment to Wisconsin Thursday. He joins Zach Kinziger, a 6-3, four-star point guard from De Pere, and Will Garlock, a 7-foot center from Middleton, in the Badgers’ class. ...
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:
Popular Weather App Used in Minnesota and Wisconsin Now Offering a “Mosquito Forecast”
It's one of the top weather apps for smartphone users in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and a new feature claims to help "better plan summer activities" against pesky mosquitos. The new in-app feature is a partnership between a weather powerhouse, and a bug repellant powerhouse that brings over 15 billion climate data points together with mosquito data from over 5,000 locations that predicts mosquito behavior and populations.
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