Thursday, November 06, 2014

Search for Redd ramped up, body found

Madison police officer Carren Corcoran, right, walks with Teri Clyse and her dog, Finn, background, in brush-covered areas around retail stores near Nakoosa Trail in Madison, Wis., Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014. The team was searching for the body of Nejay Redd who has been missing since September 15. Later Thursday, human remains were found in an area slightly west of the search area pictured, but police could not immediately confirm the body as Redd's.

Wisconsin 77, UW-Parkside 40

 Wisconsin Badgers guard Josh Gasser goes to the basket for two points in the first half of an exhibition game against the UW-Parkside Rangers at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014.

UW-Parkside Rangers guard Andy Mazurczak (3) fouls Wisconsin Badgers guard Traevon Jackson (12) on a fast break in the first half.

Wisconsin Badgers forward Frank Kaminsky (44) shoots the ball over UW-Parkside Rangers guard Jordan Mach in the first half.

Wisconsin Badgers guard Zak Showalter (3) drives the baseline, but passes the ball out of bounds for a turnover, around UW-Parkside Rangers forward Zygimantas Riauka (15) in the first half.

Official Mike Eades and Wisconsin Badgers head coach Bo Ryan chat during foul shots in the second half.

Wednesday, November 05, 2014

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker reelected

David Kroenke of West Allis stands with other supporters of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker while watching results on CNN during an Election Night event at State Fair Park Exposition Center in West Allis, Wis., Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014.

Yash Wadhwa of Glendale applauds with other supporters of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker as nationwide projections are announced on cable television.

Supporters of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker wait for race projections during the Election Night event.

Washington County supervisor Pete Sorce of Germantown chants "four more years" with other supporters of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker after the race was called for Walker during the Election Night event.

A supporter of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker gestures while chanting "four more years" after the race was called for Walker.

 
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker waves to the crowd after speaking at the Election Night event.

 Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker acknowledges the crowd before speaking during the Election Night event.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker gestures to a supporter while speaking during the Election Night event.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker shakes hands with the crowd after speaking during the Election Night event.

Sunday, November 02, 2014

Wisconsin shuts out Rutgers, 37-0

Wisconsin head coach Gary Andersen gives a fist bump to offensive lineman Tyler Marz (61) after the first quarter touchdown by running back Melvin Gordon in the first quarter of a game against Rutgers at High Point Solutions Stadium in Piscataway, N.J., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014.


Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive lineman Darius Hamilton, background, loses hold of Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon as he heads to the end zone on a touchdown run in the first quarter.

Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon (25) finds a gaping hole in the line of scrimmage on his first quarter touchdown run against Rutgers.

Wisconsin Badgers running back Corey Clement (6) eludes Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive back Gareef Glashen on a second quarter touchdown run.

Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Joel Stave (2) celebrates with running back Corey Clement (6) after Clement's second quarter touchdown.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights running back Desmon Peoples (6) is stopped by Wisconsin Badgers safety Michael Caputo in the second quarter.

Wisconsin Badgers training staff tend to Heisman-hopeful running back Melvin Gordon (25) early in the fourth quarter. A teammate's helmet made contact with Gordon's left knee on a deep pass play. Gordon did not return to the game.

 Surrounded by empty stands and with little to do, gunner Keith Soden, left, yawns while manning the 2nd Middlesex Militia's cannon during the fourth quarter. Since the late 1970s, the cannon has been fired at Rutgers home football games each time the team scores. At right, the unit's commander John Nelson, looks on.

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Wisconsin 52, Maryland 7

 Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon (25) celebrates his first quarter touchdown run in a game against the Maryland Terrapins at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014.

Wisconsin Badgers tight end Troy Fumagalli (48) reaches for a ball while colliding with Maryland Terrapins defensive back Sean Davis in the first quarter. Fumagalli was called for pass interference on the play.

Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Darius Hillary breaks up a pass intended for Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Stefon Diggs (1) in the first quarter.

Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Vince Biegel (47) celebrates his fumble recovery in the first quarter. Biegel ran back the fumble for an apparent touchdown, but it was ruled after review that Biegel's knee touched the ground at the time of recovery.

Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Derek Landisch stops Maryland Terrapins running back Brandon Ross for a loss late in the third quarter.

 Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner McEvoy (5), running back Corey Clement (6) and others celebrate McEvoy's long touchdown scramble in the fourth quarter.

Saturday, October 25, 2014

Middleton advances past Sun Prairie in WIAA postseason

Sun Prairie's JP Curran (1) scrambles from Middleton's Josh Helbach (49) in the first quarter of a WIAA Division 1 first round playoff game at Middleton High School in Middleton, Wis., Friday, Oct. 24, 2014. 

Middleton's Nick Maes (22) intercepts a pass intended for Sun Prairie's Marquis Reuter (3) in the end zone for a touchback in the second quarter. 

Middleton quarterback Kellan Schulz dodges several Sun Prairie defenders on a long touchdown run in the third quarter. 

 Sun Prairie's Noah Diaz (32) falls to the ground during an altercation with Middleton players after the game.

Sun Prairie's Noah Diaz (32), far left, and Middleton players after separated by coaches and school officials during an altercation after the game.

Sun Prairie's Noah Diaz (32) throws his mouthguard while walking away from an altercation with Middleton players after the game.

Friday, October 24, 2014

Beloit Memorial stuns Madison Memorial


LEFT: Madison Memorial's Ryan Henry (7) reacts to his team's loss to Beloit Memorial in a WIAA Division 1 boys soccer sectional final at Reddan Soccer Park in Verona, Wis., Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014. RIGHT: Beloit Memorial's Ricardo Ramos (14) is tackled in celebration by teammate Jose Barron, right, after Ramos' goal in the second half.

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Rush of Color

A cyclist passes through a palette of yellows, oranges and reds during a ride Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014, in the UW-Madison Arboretum in Madison, Wis.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Rain pours at WIAA girls' golf tournament

Course employee Garrett Jones tries to keep water off the eighth green on the first day of the WIAA Girls Golf Tournament at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison, Wis., Monday, Oct. 13, 2014.

 Madison Edgewood coach Peggy Gierhart and golfer Tess Hackworthy try to correct an inverted umbrella due to high winds at the 15th tee on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014.

An umbrella broken beyond repair sits on a trash can near the 18th tee on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014.


Tournament individual champion Tess Hackworthy of Madison Edgewood, left, and teammate Caroline Lake, right, embrace after finishing their rounds on the final day.

Verona's Jessica Reinecke hoists the team championship trophy with her teammates and coach after an awards ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014.

Monday, October 13, 2014

The Scenic Route: Wisconsin's rustic roads approach 40 years

Rustic Road 1 is a 5-mile gravel road off Highway 102 in Taylor County, Wisconsin, just a few miles north of Rib Lake. It became the state's first Rustic Road in the fall of 1975.


A vehicle travels east along Rustic Road 1 in Rib Lake, Wis., Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014.

A sign lists residences along Rustic Road 1 in Rib Lake. 

Steam rises over South Harper Lake along Rustic Road 1 in Rib Lake. 

 A beaver-fallen tree along Rustic Road 1 in Rib Lake.

Bare trees are reflected in a small pond along Rustic Road 1 in Rib Lake.

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Wisconsin 38, Illinois 28

Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon (25) enters the end zone for a first quarter touchdown past Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Zane Petty (21) at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014.

 
Illinois Fighting Illini running back Josh Ferguson hops over Wisconsin Badgers safety Michael Caputo, but later stumbles for a loss, in the second quarter.

 Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Geronimo Allison (8) catches a touchdown pass while defended by Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Sojourn Shelton in the first quarter.

 Wisconsin Badgers tight end Sam Arneson and running back Melvin Gordon celebrate Gordon's first quarter touchdown.