Coming off a uniquely discouraging loss to High Point in the NCAA Tournament’s Round of 64, Greg Gard and the Wisconsin Badgers don’t have time to lick their wounds, as the transfer portal madness will be upon us before you can say “Still No Sweet 16 Since 2017.”
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Predicting Wisconsin’s chances of retaining its starters
With this in mind, here are my very early best guesses for the chances of the Badgers retaining their guys. Part 2, which will cover rotational players, will drop soon.
Let’s dive right in here with the Badgers’ trickiest retention target. I want to be up front with the fact that I have zero insider information on this, but I’ve talked to enough folks who cover the program to have a distinct vibe that he’s quite possibly gone. Illinois, Michigan, and Michigan State have been the most frequently linked suitors for a player who grew up in Detroit and whose father played for the Illini.
Coming off a season with many highs, but a few obvious regressions, especially on defense—along with admitted “struggles” off the court—it’s natural to wonder if Blackwell might be looking for a fresh start (and bigger paycheck).
The fact that there will be more money on the table elsewhere (I don’t think it will be the NBA) doesn’t help the Badgers’ chances. But my vibe is that Gard, the coach who believed in Blackwell when none from other Big Ten programs did, will give Blackwell a very fair offer with a raise and let the chips fall where they may.
High-scoring wings with middling defense are easier to find in the portal than top-quality point guards or bigs with the diverse skills of the player in my next evaluation. Chances of Retention 50%.
Given his premium skill set and room for growth, there’s a good argument that Winter should be the Badgers No. 1 priority for retention. It’s also a fact that he likely has more to prove before an NBA squad will use a pick on him, although I suspect workouts and testing would only help his cause.
Winter has always struck me as Minnesota Nice and profiles as a quintessential Badger. But I felt similarly about Chucky Hepburn before he surprisingly bolted for Louisville before his senior year, so nothing can be taken for granted.
Winter declining to commit to a fourth season in Madison 20 minutes after losing to High Point has been overblown. He was distraught and coming to grips with a cruel and premature end to what was looking like a special March run.
So, I will cut him some slack here. My vibe is that we’ll see Winter back with the Badgers in ‘26-27. Chances of Retention: 70%.
Rapp’s progression on both offense and defense as the season progressed was incredibly encouraging, and his commitment to another year in Madison immediately after Wisconsin’s loss to High Point was music to fans ears.
For the same reasons why we shouldn’t put too much of our hopes and dreams into what Winter said or didn’t say postgame on Thursday, I’d caution you to take Rapp’s Badgers pledge as written in pencil.
While I think he’ll be back, there will be suitors for Rapp’s skill set, and he will be getting a sizable raise. Gard will need to work a bit to lock him down. Chances of Retention: 80%.
Like Rapp, the sturdy Lithuanian big who appears older than his actual age made impressive strides as the season went along, ending up as a solid 5/5 guy with a few notable high points, including torching an elite Michigan squad from deep on the way to college basketball’s most impressive victory of the season.
But his defense has a lot of room for growth, and his offense can also improve, so my guess is that both aspects of his game will be nurtured in Madison, where he was a valuable starter as a true freshman, a rarity.
While he’ll surely have a market in the portal given his age and inside/outside talents, it won’t be nearly as robust as for other Badgers. Being from Europe makes it a bit murkier, but I feel uniquely confident he’ll be back in Madison. Chances of Retention: 85%.
Manuel Franco claims his $768 million Powerball jackpot
Manuel Franco, 24, of West Allis was revealed Tuesday as the winner of the $768.4 million Powerball jackpot.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 10, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 10 drawing
Midday: 4-5-6
Evening: 6-9-4
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 10 drawing
Midday: 3-8-0-8
Evening: 5-0-5-0
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning All or Nothing numbers from May 10 drawing
Midday: 07-08-09-11-12-15-16-17-20-21-22
Evening: 02-05-06-07-11-13-17-18-19-20-22
Check All or Nothing payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Badger 5 numbers from May 10 drawing
17-19-23-28-29
Check Badger 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning SuperCash numbers from May 10 drawing
05-09-10-14-33-39, Doubler: N
Check SuperCash payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Prizes up to $599: Can be claimed at any Wisconsin Lottery retailer.
- Prizes from $600 to $199,999: Can be claimed in person at a Lottery Office. By mail, send the signed ticket and a completed claim form available on the Wisconsin Lottery claim page to: Prizes, PO Box 777 Madison, WI 53774.
- Prizes of $200,000 or more: Must be claimed in person at the Madison Lottery office. Call the Lottery office prior to your visit: 608-261-4916.
Can Wisconsin lottery winners remain anonymous?
No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to the state’s open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner. Other information about the winner is released only with the winner’s consent.
When are the Wisconsin Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Super Cash: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Evening): 9 p.m. CT daily.
- Megabucks: 9:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Badger 5: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
That lucky feeling: Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
Feeling lucky? WI man wins $768 million Powerball jackpot **
WI Lottery history: Top 10 Powerball and Mega Million jackpots
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Wisconsin editor. You can send feedback using this form.
(Stacker) – Homebuilding plays a critical role in maintaining a steady housing supply and keeping prices at sustainable levels. As the U.S. population grows, more housing is needed to meet demand. Since the Great Recession, construction has lagged well behind what is needed, which is one of the main reasons home prices are so high today.
Supply has slowly increased over the past few years but is still below what is needed for the market to balance out. Until that gap closes, prices are likely to remain elevated, and many buyers will likely struggle to afford a home.
So, how many homes are getting built in Northeast Wisconsin in 2026? Is construction increasing or decreasing?
Redfin Real Estate analyzed the rate of housing permits issued in the cities of Appleton, Fond du Lac, Green Bay, Oshkosh and Sheboygan over the past 13 months to find out.
Appleton
2026
- January – Building permits: 29 (1.2 per 10,000 population)
2025
- January – Building permits: 57 (2.3 per 10,000 population)
- February – Building permits: 52 (2.1 per 10k)
- March – Building permits: 46 (1.9 per 10k)
- April – Building permits: 74 (3.0 per 10k)
- May – Building permits: 74 (3.0 per 10k)
- June – Building permits: 60 (2.5 per 10k)
- July – Building permits: 183 (7.5 per 10k)
- August – Building permits: 53 (2.2 per 10k)
- September – Building permits: 128 (5.3 per 10k)
- October – Building permits: 139 (5.7 per 10k)
- November – Building permits: 86 (3.5 per 10k)
- December – Building permits: 246 (10.1 per 10k)
Fond du Lac
2026
- January – Building permits: 10 (1.0 per 10,000 population)
2025
- January – Building permits: 12 (1.2 per 10,000 population)
- February – Building permits: 12 (1.2 per 10k)
- March – Building permits: 11 (1.1 per 10k)
- April – Building permits: 20 (1.9 per 10k)
- May – Building permits: 21 (2.0 per 10k)
- June – Building permits: 15 (1.4 per 10k)
- July – Building permits: 17 (1.6 per 10k)
- August – Building permits: 16 (1.5 per 10k)
- September – Building permits: 21 (2.0 per 10k)
- October – Building permits: 19 (1.8 per 10k)
- November – Building permits: 11 (1.1 per 10k)
- December – Building permits: 20 (1.9 per 10k)
Green Bay
2026
- January – Building permits: 304 (9.3 per 10,000 population)
2025
- January – Building permits: 84 (2.6 per 10,000 population)
- February – Building permits: 67 (2.0 per 10k)
- March – Building permits: 97 (3.0 per 10k)
- April – Building permits: 166 (5.1 per 10k)
- May – Building permits: 141 (4.3 per 10k)
- June – Building permits: 93 (2.8 per 10k)
- July – Building permits: 185 (5.6 per 10k)
- August – Building permits: 120 (3.7 per 10k)
- September – Building permits: 88 (2.7 per 10k)
- October – Building permits: 155 (4.7 per 10k)
- November – Building permits: 156 (4.8 per 10k)
- December – Building permits: 62 (1.9 per 10k)
Oshkosh
2026
- January – Building permits: 16 (0.9 per 10,000 population)
2025
- January – Building permits: 15 (0.9 per 10,000 population)
- February – Building permits: 23 (1.3 per 10k)
- March – Building permits: 22 (1.3 per 10k)
- April – Building permits: 46 (2.7 per 10k)
- May – Building permits: 61 (3.6 per 10k)
- June – Building permits: 54 (3.1 per 10k)
- July – Building permits: 77 (4.5 per 10k)
- August – Building permits: 26 (1.5 per 10k)
- September – Building permits: 87 (5.1 per 10k)
- October – Building permits: 125 (7.3 per 10k)
- November – Building permits: 16 (0.9 per 10k)
- December – Building permits: 79 (4.6 per 10k)
Sheboygan
2026
- January – Building permits: 3 (0.3 per 10,000 population)
2025
- January – Building permits: 13 (1.1 per 10,000 population)
- February – Building permits: 31 (2.6 per 10k)
- March – Building permits: 27 (2.3 per 10k)
- April – Building permits: 9 (0.8 per 10k)
- May – Building permits: 19 (1.6 per 10k)
- June – Building permits: 22 (1.9 per 10k)
- July – Building permits: 11 (0.9 per 10k)
- August – Building permits: 11 (0.9 per 10k)
- September – Building permits: 15 (1.3 per 10k)
- October – Building permits: 174 (14.7 per 10k)
- November – Building permits: 13 (1.1 per 10k)
- December – Building permits: 38 (3.2 per 10k)
Nationally
2026
- January – Building permits: 1,386,000 (44.2 per 10,000 population)
2025
- January – Building permits: 1,460,000 (46.6 per 10,000 population)
- February – Building permits: 1,454,000 (44.2 per 10k)
- March – Building permits: 1,481,000 (47.2 per 10k)
- April – Building permits: 1,422,000 (45.4 per 10k)
- May – Building permits: 1,394,000 (44.5 per 10k)
- June – Building permits: 1,393,000 (44.4 per 10k)
- July – Building permits: 1,362,000 (43.5 per 10k)
- August – Building permits: 1,330,000 (42.4 per 10k)
- September – Building permits: 1,425,000 (45.1 per 10k)
- October – Building permits: 1,411,000 (45.0 per 10k)
- November – Building permits: 1,388,000 (44.3 per 10k)
- December – Building permits: 1,455,000 (46.4 per 10k)
National permit data is a seasonally adjusted annual rate; metro-level permit data is the non-seasonally adjusted total number of permits issued per month.
Copyright 2026 Stacker via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
Manuel Franco claims his $768 million Powerball jackpot
Manuel Franco, 24, of West Allis was revealed Tuesday as the winner of the $768.4 million Powerball jackpot.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 9, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from May 9 drawing
15-41-46-47-56, Powerball: 22, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 9 drawing
Midday: 2-4-4
Evening: 8-4-5
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 9 drawing
Midday: 7-3-4-7
Evening: 3-3-5-1
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning All or Nothing numbers from May 9 drawing
Midday: 03-04-05-06-07-09-12-13-14-16-19
Evening: 03-08-09-12-13-14-15-17-20-21-22
Check All or Nothing payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Badger 5 numbers from May 9 drawing
05-14-18-25-27
Check Badger 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning SuperCash numbers from May 9 drawing
02-09-16-28-32-35, Doubler: Y
Check SuperCash payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Megabucks numbers from May 9 drawing
02-20-36-39-40-41
Check Megabucks payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Prizes up to $599: Can be claimed at any Wisconsin Lottery retailer.
- Prizes from $600 to $199,999: Can be claimed in person at a Lottery Office. By mail, send the signed ticket and a completed claim form available on the Wisconsin Lottery claim page to: Prizes, PO Box 777 Madison, WI 53774.
- Prizes of $200,000 or more: Must be claimed in person at the Madison Lottery office. Call the Lottery office prior to your visit: 608-261-4916.
Can Wisconsin lottery winners remain anonymous?
No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to the state’s open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner. Other information about the winner is released only with the winner’s consent.
When are the Wisconsin Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Super Cash: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Evening): 9 p.m. CT daily.
- Megabucks: 9:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Badger 5: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
That lucky feeling: Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
Feeling lucky? WI man wins $768 million Powerball jackpot **
WI Lottery history: Top 10 Powerball and Mega Million jackpots
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Wisconsin editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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