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NASA JPL Testing Readies Voyager Technologies Lander for Moon Mission

A commercial lander that will be at the forefront of NASA’s efforts to establish a Moon Base, humanity’s first lunar outpost, has passed a series of critical tests at the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. The tests simulated the extreme temperatures and vacuum of space, as well as the intense shaking and ear-splitting […]

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Amanda Barnett · October 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM

News release · Science / Technology

NASA Science, Cargo Launch on 35th SpaceX Resupply Mission to Station

NASA’s SpaceX 35th commercial resupply mission lifted off at 6:33 a.m. EDT Tuesday aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, carrying more than 6,300 pounds of supplies and hardware, bound for the International Space Station. Following its successful launch, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will […]

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Jessica Taveau · October 13, 2026 at 7:12 AM

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Sun Prairians take a stroll in others' shoes with walk audit

Sun Prairie residents joined the city, AARP and Greater Madison MPO to conduct a ‘Walk and Roll Audit’ of their communities streets and sidewalks on Monday, Oct. 5.

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Ethan Ferrell · October 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM

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License plate readers essential for rural law enforcement

Supervisor Heidi Wegleitner is extending efforts to reduce law enforcement resources in the 2027 Dane County budget. She is introducing an amendment to remove funding placed in the 2026 budget

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Roberta Baumann · October 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM

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Sun Prairie police investigating burglary at occupied home on Derby Drive

The Sun Prairie Police Department is investigating the burglary of an occupied home in the 700 block of Derby Drive in the early morning of Monday, Oct. 12.Nearby residents are

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Contributed Sun Prairie Police Department · October 12, 2026 at 3:19 PM

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Winnowings

10 Years Ago

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Roberta Baumann · October 12, 2026 at 9:44 AM

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Sun Prairie American Legion Auxiliary Unit 333 recruiting new members

Community members who would like to connect with and support local veterans, active duty service personnel, their families and the community are invited to join the American Legion and their

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CONTRIBUTED · October 12, 2026 at 9:14 AM

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Prairie Lanes posts Oct. 8 and 10 bowling scores

Prairie Lanes reported league bowling results from Thursday, Oct. 8, and Saturday, Oct. 10.

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Ryan Gregory · October 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM

News release · Science / Technology

NASA to Conduct Flyover, Engage NFL Fans at MetLife Stadium

As part of the agency’s Inspiration Tour flyover, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will pilot one of three F-5 fighter jets to kick off the New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, Oct. 11. NASA team members will engage with fans at the agency’s Experience Zone, located at the […]

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Jessica Taveau · October 10, 2026 at 10:18 AM

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Sun Prairie East continues conference football run

Sun Prairie East followed a 21–18 road win over Milton with a 35–19 home victory against Oregon on Friday, Oct. 9.

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Ryan Gregory · October 10, 2026 at 7:30 AM

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Sun Prairie East girls tennis season ends at subsectionals

Sun Prairie East's 2026 girls tennis season ended in the WIAA subsectional round, where all of its singles players and doubles teams lost their opening matches.

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Ryan Gregory · October 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Sun Prairie West sends tennis players to state

Sun Prairie West is sending singles players Milena Halberg and Mya Mommaerts and the doubles team of Tess Halberg and Tea Schmoldt to state.

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Ryan Gregory · October 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM