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Sitkiewitz handily wins boys race as Fort claims Westby-Reed Invite title; Lakeside girls victorious

The boys competition at the Westby-Reed Invitational quickly turned into a two-horse race. By the end, Vinny Sitkiewitz was all alone, setting a blistering pace. Sitkiewitz, a senior for Fort Atkinson, won his home invitational in a personal-record time of 15 minutes, 37.3 seconds on Thursday at FAHS. “What stands out with Vinny is the way he won the race,” Fort Atkinson cross country coach Spencer Agnew said. “We talked about going out a little more conservative, but he got out fast which is impressive on our course. “We ran a flat course last week so for Vinny to go out even faster today impressive. Vinny looked strong, in control and dominant.” McFarland junior Willard Heitzman was within five seconds of Sitkiewitz at the mile mark and still within 20 seconds at the two-mile mark. By the time they crossed the finish line, Heitzman took second in 16:49.7, just ahead of senior teammate Blake Doolan (16:51.2). The Blackhawks reigned supreme in the team competition, scoring 36 points to clip McFarland by one in the seven-team event. Fort senior Jameson Stafford took fourth in 16:52.4 on a day all five of the Blackhawks’ scoring runners finished in the top 13. Sophomore

Fort Atkinson, WI · 29d

captimes.com

UW-Madison's summer air conditioning woes cost $15.8 million

The Cap Times is an independent newsroom serving Madison and Wisconsin. Sign up for the Morning Update to receive news in your inbox each morning. On Oct. 8, the University of Wisconsin-Madison revealed the cost of its air conditioning problems over the summer: $15.8 million. A major chilled water line...

Madison, WI · 29d

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Volleyball: Stoughton falls to Mount Horeb in conference finale

The Stoughton volleyball team capped off Badger Small Conference play with a 3-0 loss to Mount Horeb on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Stoughton High School. Stoughton (4-21) finishes 1-6 in conference heading into the Badger Small Tournament, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 10, at Sauk Prairie High School. Junior...

Stoughton, WI · 10-08

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MMSD shows families draft school boundary changes as district plans for future growth

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Some Madison families could eventually see a change in where their children go to school as the Madison Metropolitan School District takes a districtwide look at attendance boundaries and how they may need to change as the city grows. MMSD is showing families draft boundary maps...

Madison, WI · 10-08

Channel 3000

Janesville school district gives voters another chance to ask questions about referendum

JANESVILLE, Wis. -- Voters looking for answers about the School District of Janesville's upcoming referendum will be in luck next week. The district will hold another meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 6-7:15 p.m. at Edison Middle School. District officials will present information on the referendum and answer questions from voters.

Janesville, WI · 10-07

captimes.com

Madison school district considers adding new west side middle school

The Cap Times is an independent newsroom serving Madison and Wisconsin. Sign up for the Morning Update to receive news in your inbox each morning. The Madison school district’s second draft of new attendance area maps would potentially build two new schools and change the boundaries for dozens of existing schools.

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Right-Wing School Board Group Expands Influence in Wisconsin Schools

Expanding Influence: School Boards for Academic Excellence in Wisconsin. Efforts to reshape the educational landscape through school boards are gaining momentum in Wisconsin, with a national organization aiming to enhance academic standards making strides in the state. School Boards for Academic Excellence (SBAE), established in 2023, is positioning itself as a reform-driven counterpart to the National School Board Association.

Wisconsin · 10-05

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Football: Verona bottles up Madison East in second straight shutout win

Everyday in practice, Verona junior defensive end Max Crimmings has a chance to test out a series of pass rush moves against one of the top offensive tackles in the state. The one-on-one pass rush work against senior Ethan McIntosh, a University of Wisconsin commit, has paid off. Crimmings had...

Verona, WI · 10-06

wmtv15news.com

UW-Madison professor wins Nobel Prize in physics

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A University of Wisconsin-Madison professor was awarded the Nobel Prize in physics. UW-Madison officials said Tuesday that professor Francis Halzen was honored for his understanding of the astrophysical particles known as neutrinos, which are produced by the universe’s most energetic events. Halzen was named the...

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MMSD appoints Nasif K. Rogers as new senior executive director of schools and learning

The Madison Metropolitan School District has appointed Nasif K. Rogers as its new senior executive director of schools and learning. Rogers brings 17 years of experience in education, school leadership and equity-focused systems change. His background includes classroom instruction, instructional coaching, school administration, professional learning and organizational leadership, according to a press release from MMSD, and he has served as a teacher, principal, associate principal, director of equity and national director of diversity, equity and inclusion.

WKBN

YSU students stand up for Greek life while condemning others’ actions

A YSU student journalist and fraternity member is speaking out about what he calls the "failures of fraternity men."

Youngstown, OH · 10-06

barnraisingmedia.com

Gutting Two-Year Colleges Leaves Rural Students Behind

Last May, just weeks before the end of the semester, students, staff and faculty at the University of Wisconsin—Platteville Baraboo Sauk County received the devastating news that the school was closing. Students scrambled to arrange transfers to other colleges, while employees tried to line up jobs elsewhere in the UW system. By the end of the month, ‘Boo U,’ as it was affectionately named, a fixture in south-central Wisconsin for nearly 60 years, was no more.

Baraboo, WI · 10-07

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Improve Your Tomorrow-Wisconsin showcases approach to supporting young men of color

Improve Your Tomorrow-Wisconsin (IYT) welcomed community members to Verona Area High School on Sept. 30 for a showcase highlighting its programming and the impact it is having on students across the state. The event offered an inside look at what IYT-Wisconsin Director Korbey White calls the organization’s “secret sauce” —...

Verona, WI · 10-06

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Madison365 Sports Wisconsin Class of 2031 Girls Basketball Watchlist

Wisconsin’s Class of 2031 is beginning to take shape, and the deeper Madison365 Sports looked at the class, the more difficult it became to keep the list small. So we stopped trying. The inaugural Madison365 Sports Wisconsin Class of 2031 Girls Basketball Watchlist features 89 players from across the...

Madison, WI · 10-04

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Composite four-star commit Cale Britt returns to Madison for an impactful weekend

Bishop Moore Catholic (Florida) 2028 composite four-star linebacker Cale Britt has had offers and interests from all over the country in his recruiting process, including from national powerhouse programs near and far. Over the summer, Britt realized he had found what he hoped for in Madison, Wisconsin, committing to Tuf Borland, Mike Tressel, Luke Fickell and the Badgers for his future.

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Conservative national group tapping into Wisconsin school boards

A right-wing organization focused on building a nationwide network of school board members is expanding its reach in Wisconsin. School Boards for Academic Excellence was created in 2023 as the “reform-minded alternative to the National School Board Association.”. The group now operates in 38 states with 45 partner organizations.

Wisconsin · 10-05

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Fox Brothers Piggly Wiggly High School Athlete Of The Week – Alex David

Fox Brothers Piggly Wiggly High School Athlete Of The Week. -What is one thing you’ve learned from sports that you’ll use for the rest of your life?. If things aren’t going right, always try your best and never quit. -What is the best piece of advice a...

Watertown, WI · 10-05

Daily Jefferson County Union

Football: Blue Jays secure playoff spot by upending 10th-ranked Pardeeville

PARDEEVILLE — The Bulldogs elected against booting it deep on kickoffs most of the night. When they did, senior Trevor Polster made them pay at a pivotal time. Polster’s 80-yard kickoff return touchdown with 4 minutes, 30 seconds left put Cambridge’s football team ahead to stay in a 35-26 victory over previously undefeated Pardeeville in Eastern Suburban Conference play on Friday. “Pardeeville had been onside kicking all game and came out again looking like they were going to onside it,” Cambridge football coach Rob Nelles said. “We didn’t have our hands team out there, so I called timeout. We put the hands team out there with only 1 guy deep. “They kicked it literally right to Trevor. Our hands team is full of intelligent starters. Trevor got a block and saw some green right down our sideline.” The Blue Jays (5-2, 4-1 in conference) are officially playoff eligible and currently in the mix to host a Level 1 game on Oct. 23. Cambridge’s ESC title hopes are alive and well, but the Blue Jays need to win out and hope Belleville loses one of its final two games. The Blue Jays built a two-score lead in the first half as

Pardeeville, WI · 10-05

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Volleyball: Oregon earns conference wins over Beaver Dam, Milton

The Oregon volleyball team won two Badger Large Conference matches last week. Oregon (18-9, 4-2 Badger Large) knocked off Beaver Dam 25-17, 30-28, 25-12 on Thursday, Oct. 1, at Beaver Dam High School. The Panthers are in third place in the conference, two wins behind Waunakee and one behind DeForest.

Beaver Dam, WI · 10-05

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