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Catching up with Wisconsin football DL commit Torin Pettaway
BadgerExtra caught up with Wisconsin football defensive line commit Torin Pettaway after Middleton's 37-28 home loss to Green Bay Bay Port on Thursday night. 3-star Wisconsin football recruit misses season opener, updates where things stand. Hear from one of Wisconsin football's 2025 commits about his relationship with the Badgers and...
Dane County Humane Society to debut new thrift store
MADISON, Wis. -- The Dane County Humane Society announced Wednesday it will unveil its new thrift store on Madison's east side, mirroring the DCHS Thrift Store West. The DCHS said its Thrift Store East grand celebration will run from Friday, Aug. 23 through Sunday, Aug. 25. Shoppers will be able to enjoy 20% off storewide, earn "Rover’s Rewards" for every $10 spent, spin the prize wheel, and meet adoptable pets when they stop by the new east side location.
WATCH: Former Badgers RB Braelon Allen goes viral with truck of Giants defender
Former Badgers running back Braelon Allen continues to impress for the New York Jets. The latest viral clip features Allen powering past New York Giants’ safety Dane Belton after fielding a snap from four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers. With a gap open in the middle of the field, Allen simply trucked the defender as he did countless times as Wisconsin’s running back during his collegiate tenure.
Council split on La Crosse camping ban affecting unsheltered residents
Unsheltered residents who have been camping along marsh trails and elsewhere within city limits are working to find new places to camp. That’s ahead of an Aug. 28 deadline when the City of La Crosse said it will begin enforcing a new no-camping ordinance on city property. The new...
Goodman Pool faces uncertain future in Madison budget debate
When Goodman Pool’s water slides, lap area, diving boards and shallow features close for the season on Sunday, some Madison residents hope it’s not permanent. The 18-year-old pool is among more than 70 services identified by city agencies that could be cut next year to fill an estimated $22 million budget gap.
Fort Community Foundation to invest $1 million to address area housing shortage
The Fort Atkinson Community Foundation Board of Directors has announced that it will be investing $1 million, through a contribution made to the Thrive Economic Development’s Live Local Development Fund, with a stipulation that the money will be used to support housing projects within the boundaries of the School District of Fort Atkinson.
TE Evan Jacobson, the No. 1 2026 recruit in Iowa, discusses early Wisconsin offer, latest in recruitment
The Wisconsin Badgers have been busy this summer with their 2026 recruiting efforts, already picking up a commitment from three-star Ohio quarterback Jarin Mock. But, they’ve spread their focus across the board, looking to get their top targets on campus during the fall for gameday visits and one of those recruits is four-star tight end Evan Jacobson.
Iowa head coach, former Wisconsin assistant suspended for recruiting violation
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and WRs coach Jon Budmayr will be suspended for the first game of the 2024 season due to a recruiting violation, as first reported by The Athletic’s Scott Dochterman. The Hawkeyes open their 2024 season against Illinois State on Aug. 31. Both coaches will...
Update in search for elderly missing Roscoe man
ROSCOE, Ill. (WTVO) — Family members are giving an update in the search for Gilbert Wierschke, a 76-year-old Roscoe man who went missing on Monday, August 12th. According to his daughter, police K9s were able to track him from his house to the railroad bridge at Gleasman Road. Police used drones and dogs to search […]
Emotions run high as Monona Grove community discusses school budget deficit
MONONA, Wis. (WMTV) - Members of the Monona Grove community gathered in front of the district’s school board Thursday to discuss a recently uncovered budget deficit. School Board President Elizabeth Cook wrote an open letter to the community on Tuesday stating that the meeting would share more details about the budget investigation, which was conducted by the new superintendent.
Cochrane plywood plant down due to fire
COCHRANE, Canada — Rockshield plywood plant in Cochrane, Alberta, will be non-operational for up to six months as the result of a fire on August 12th. Company president Tom Scott says the flames appear to have started in a dust collector, but nothing is certain yet. He adds that Rockshield is looking at mitigation measures including buying lumber offered by its competitors.
Packers finally make the quarterback move fans have been desperate for
The Green Bay Packers' backup quarterback competition has been underwhelming, to say the least. Second-year Sean Clifford has struggled to protect the ball. Seventh-round rookie Michael Pratt is far from perfect and has a lot to learn, but he has outplayed Clifford throughout the summer, showing the potential to become a solid backup.
Monona Grove rolls over Janesville Parker 37-7 in season opener
MONONA — In a game where both Janesville Parker and Monona Grove introduced a new starting quarterback and running back, Monona Grove’s Jace Thomsen and Tremayne Habeck shined to start the season. The pair accounted for five touchdowns as the Silver Eagles won 37-7 over the Vikings in a non-conference matchup at John Klement Stadium on Thursday night. “We knew this would be a test, obviously it was a heck...
Green Bay Packers Sign Madison, Wisconsin Native to 90-Man Roster
The Green Bay Packers are one of the most unique teams in all of professional sports. The fan-owned franchise has a special connection to its community and to the state of Wisconsin in general. Indeed, it is hard to think about the state as a whole without thinking of the Packers.
Rattlers Drop a Frustrating Heartbreaker in Twelve Innings at Great Lakes
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers have lost four games in a row for the first time in 2024 after a 5-4, twelve-inning loss to the Great Lakes Loons at Dow Diamond on Wednesday night. The nearly four-hour marathon ended as the Loons scored twice in the bottom of the twelfth inning to rally past the Rattlers.
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
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