Boston parking garage under construction collapses; 1 killed
Officials say several floors of a downtown Boston parking garage that was under construction collapsed, killing a construction worker.
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Towns, Edwards star, Wolves beat Giannis-less Bucks 138-119
Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and Anthony Edwards scored 25 for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 138-119 win against the Milwaukee Bucks, who were playing without star Giannis Antetokounmpo due to right knee soreness.
Boxberger signs 1-year deal to stay in Brewers' bullpen
Brad Boxberger will be back in the Milwaukee Brewers’ bullpen this season.
Khris Middleton scores 44 points, Bucks rally to beat Suns
Khris Middleton scored a season-high 44 points, Jrue Holiday had 17 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied to beat the short-handed Phoenix Suns 132-122 on Sunday.
Davis hurt, No. 10 Wisconsin misses B10 clinch, Huskers win
Tenth-ranked Wisconsin lost leading scorer Johnny Davis when he was injured on a flagrant foul early in the second half, and the Badgers also missed a chance to clinch the Big Ten title outright by falling to Nebraska 74-73.
No. 13 Wisconsin edges Rutgers 66-61, takes Big Ten lead
Johnny Davis scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half and No. 13 Wisconsin took over sole possession of first place in the Big Ten Conference with a 66-61 victory over Rutgers.
Summerfest organizers scale back COVID precautions
Organizers of Milwaukee's Summerfest music celebration are planning to scale back COVID-19 precautions this year.
Ivan Reitman, producer, 'Ghostbusters' director, dies at 75
Ivan Reitman, the influential filmmaker and producer behind beloved comedies from “Animal House” to “Ghostbusters,” has died.
Rams win Super Bowl 23-20 over Bengals
Cooper Kupp caught a 1-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford with 1:25 remaining and the Rams beat the Bengals 23-20 to win the Super Bowl on Sunday night.
Bucks' Connaughton to undergo surgery for hand injury
The Milwaukee Bucks are optimistic that guard Pat Connaughton will return before the end of the regular season as he prepares to undergo surgery on his broken right hand.
Blank: Political divide is greatest threat to UW-Madison
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The University of Wisconsin-Madison's outgoing chancellor is warning regents that the state's political polarization is the greatest threat to the school's existence. Rebecca Blank…
Wahl's basket helps No. 11 Wisconsin edge Penn State 51-49
Tyler Wahl made a tiebreaking layup with 30.5 seconds left to give No. 11 Wisconsin a 51-49 victory over Penn State that extended the Badgers’ home winning streak in the series.
Pharmacy agrees to $2 million payment but denies allegations
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Federal authorities say a Milwaukee pharmacy has agreed to pay more than $2 million to resolve allegations it submitted false claims to Medicare and Medicaid for prescription drugs. The company denies the charges. Hayat Pharmacy operates 23…
Wisconsin Supreme Court keeps ballot boxes in place for now
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has allowed absentee ballot boxes to remain in place for the Feb. 15 statewide spring primary election…
Wisconsin DNR policy board picks new chairman, but controversy over former leader remains
MADISON, Wis. (WISC/AP) — The state Department of Natural Resources policy board has chosen a new chairman. The board voted 4-3 on Wednesday to elevate board member Greg Kazmierski to the leadership position. He replaces Fred Prehn, who will remain…
GOP lawmakers try again to legalize medical marijuana
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Republican lawmakers are trying again to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin. Sen. Mary Felzkowski and Rep. Patrick Snyder introduced a bill Wednesday that would…
Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputy shot overnight, suspect kills self
MILWAUKEE -- Authorities say a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over for a registration violation shot and wounded a Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy while running away from the traffic stop. Sheriff Earnell Lucas says the deputy was shot…
US Senate candidate Godlewski unveils rural Wisconsin plan
BELLEVILLE, Wis. (WISC/AP) -- Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Sarah Godlewski's first major policy plan of the campaign focuses on ways to improve life in rural Wisconsin, from bolstering…
Wisconsin budget forecast improves by $2.9 billion
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin's budget picture improved by nearly $2.9 billion with a revised forecast released driven by higher-than-expected tax collections that will force the Republican-controlled Legislature to decide whether to spend the surplus, save it or put it…
Wisconsin Assembly OKs vaccine passport ban, immunity waiver
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly have approved bills that would require employers to count a prior coronavirus infection as an alternative to vaccination and testing and prohibit vaccine passports. Both measures would face a likely…
Assembly Republicans to vote to count infection as immunity
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly are ready to vote for a bill that would require employers to count a prior COVID-19 infection as an alternative to vaccination and testing. Republican backers maintain that natural immunity…
Lawmakers approve contracts for troopers, building trades
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin lawmakers have signed off on new contracts for state troopers, carpenters, bricklayers, electricians and plumbers. The deals for workers other than the state troopers cover the previous and current fiscal years. They call for raises…
GOP to vote on tougher penalties for coordinated shoplifting
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Assembly Republicans are set to vote on a bill that would create tougher penalties for coordinated shoplifting. The measure comes in response to reports last year of gangs of shoplifters running rampant through high-end department stores…
Lawmakers to sign off on new contracts for building trades
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin lawmakers are poised to sign off on new contracts for state carpenters, bricklayers, electricians and plumbers. The deals between the state Department of Administration and the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee cover the 2020-21…
