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Trump threatens to jail adversaries in escalating rhetoric ahead of pivotal debate
MOSINEE, Wis. (AP) — With just days to go before his first — and likely only — debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump posted a warning on his social media site threatening to jail those “involved in unscrupulous behavior” this election, which he said...
Mellusi rushes for 2 TDs and Wisconsin beats South Dakota 27-13
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Chez Mellusi’s grandfather died on Friday, but he didn’t tell Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell until the conclusion of Saturday’s game. By that point, Mellusi had delivered a performance that would have made his grandfather proud. Mellusi...
Democrats go to new heights to spotlight Project 2025, flying banners over college football stadiums
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have denounced it in hundreds of ads and billboards, printed it in oversize book form as a convention prop, and mentioned it in seemingly every speech and press statement. On Saturday, they took their campaign against the conservative Project 2025...
Wisconsin health officials recall eggs after a multistate salmonella outbreak
Wisconsin health officials initiated a recall of eggs following an outbreak of salmonella infections among 65 people in nine states that originated on a Wisconsin farm. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said in a statement Friday that among those infected by salmonella are...
Man charged with homicide in killing of gymnastics champion Kara Welsh
WHITEWATER, Wis. (AP) — A 23-year-old man has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the fatal shooting of a national gymnastics champion in his apartment near the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus. Chad Richards made an initial appearance Friday via video...
Investigators say Wisconsin inmate killed his cellmate for being Black and gay
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — An inmate doing time at a maximum security prison in Wisconsin for trying to kill his mother strangled his cellmate for being Black and gay, investigators said. Prosecutors charged Jackson Vogel, 24, on Thursday with first-degree intentional homicide with hate...
Biden says rural electrification and internet improvements underscore 'American comeback'
WESTBY, Wisconsin (AP) — President Joe Biden traveled to rural southwest Wisconsin on Thursday to champion new investments in electrification and expanded high-speed internet, proclaiming that “all these investments mean family farms can stay in the family.” In the town of...
Coming off a tough loss to Wisconsin, Western Michigan moves on to powerhouse No. 2 Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Western Michigan's game against Wisconsin in Week 1 was closer than the 28-14 final score. The Broncos played tough until almost the end. No. 2 Ohio State is not Wisconsin, of course, but the Buckeyes certainly took notice of what the...
Wisconsin seeks its first 2-0 start since 2020 when it hosts FCS program South Dakota
South Dakota (1-0) at Wisconsin (1-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (FS1) BetMGM College Football Odds: No line Series record: Wisconsin leads 2-0 WHAT'S AT STAKE? Wisconsin is seeking its first 2-0 start since the pandemic-shortened 2020...
More TV opportunities are helping fuel the rapid growth of women's college volleyball
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Just watch us once and you’ll be hooked. That is the message women’s college volleyball programs kept delivering as their sport went relatively unnoticed, struggling to find a television home amid the flurry of football games dominating screens each fall. ...
