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Supreme Court rejects Wisconsin parents' challenge to school guidance for transgender students

Dec. 09, 2024 10:16 AM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Wisconsin parents who wanted to challenge a school district's guidance for supporting transgender students. The justices, acting in a case from Eau Claire, left in place an appellate ruling dismissing the...

No. 11 Wisconsin visits No. 19 Illinois after Jakucionis' 20-point performance

Dec. 09, 2024 03:56 AM EST

Wisconsin Badgers (8-2, 0-1 Big Ten) at Illinois Fighting Illini (6-2, 0-1 Big Ten) Champaign, Illinois; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 19 Illinois hosts No. 11 Wisconsin after Kasparas Jakucionis scored 20 points in Illinois' 70-66 overtime loss to the...

Wisconsin hosts Rutgers following McMiller's 25-point showing

Dec. 08, 2024 03:54 AM EST

Rutgers Scarlet Knights (5-3) at Wisconsin Badgers (7-2) Madison, Wisconsin; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rutgers plays Wisconsin after Kiyomi McMiller scored 25 points in Rutgers' 77-60 victory against the Georgia Southern Eagles. The Badgers have...

The DNC chair candidates discuss Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and winning Latino voters

Dec. 07, 2024 09:56 AM EST

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Four people are running to be the next Democratic National Committee chair, looking to take on the task of reinvigorating a party demoralized by a second loss to President-elect Donald Trump. Others may still get into the race as the party reckons with the...

Wisconsin hosts Rutgers after McMiller's 25-point showing

Dec. 07, 2024 04:17 AM EST

Rutgers Scarlet Knights (5-3) at Wisconsin Badgers (7-2) Madison, Wisconsin; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rutgers takes on Wisconsin after Kiyomi McMiller scored 25 points in Rutgers' 77-60 victory over the Georgia Southern Eagles. The Badgers have...

No. 5 Marquette puts home win streak on the line against No. 11 Wisconsin

Dec. 07, 2024 04:09 AM EST

Wisconsin Badgers (8-1, 0-1 Big Ten) at Marquette Golden Eagles (8-1) Milwaukee; Saturday, 1:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Eagles -6.5; over/under is 150.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 5 Marquette will try to keep its seven-game home win streak alive...

No. 5 Marquette Golden Eagles square off against the No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers

Dec. 06, 2024 04:23 AM EST

Wisconsin Badgers (8-1, 0-1 Big Ten) at Marquette Golden Eagles (8-1) Milwaukee; Saturday, 1:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 11 Wisconsin plays No. 5 Marquette. The Golden Eagles have gone 6-0 at home. Marquette has a 7-1 record against teams over .500. ...

The US government is closing a women's prison and other facilities after years of abuse and decay

Dec. 05, 2024 23:32 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal Bureau of Prisons is permanently closing its “rape club” women’s prison in California and will idle six facilities in a sweeping realignment after years of abuse, decay and mismanagement, The Associated Press has learned. The agency informed...

Eli Lilly invests $3B to expand Wisconsin factory to help meet demand for Mounjaro, Zepbound

Dec. 05, 2024 18:10 PM EST

Eli Lilly is spending another $3 billion to bulk up manufacturing as the drugmaker seeks to stoke production of some blockbuster drugs and future products. Lilly said Thursday it will expand a Kenosha County, Wisconsin, factory it bought early this year, and the investment will help...

Lands' End: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Dec. 05, 2024 07:04 AM EST

DODGEVILLE, Wis. (AP) — DODGEVILLE, Wis. (AP) — Lands' End Inc. (LE) on Thursday reported a loss of $593,000 in its fiscal third quarter. On a per-share basis, the Dodgeville, Wisconsin-based company said it had a loss of 2 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs,...