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Ask the Weather Guys: How will a warmer planet affect mid-latitude storms?
Storms in the warmer, moister atmosphere of the future have the potential to be more severe than otherwise similar storms today.
Prep schedule for Monday, May 23, 2016
TRACK AND FIELD
Scrapbook May 23
Award: UW-Madison juniors Oona-lfe Olaiya and Michelle Tong received the Michael Thornton and Nora Medina Social Innovation Award. Their project, College Advancement Mentorship Program at Bayview Foundation, will provide disadvantaged high school students with tools to achieve success.
Badgers volleyball: Highly regarded middle blocker commits for 2017
Six-foot-3 Danielle Hart originally committed to Virginia Tech.
WIAA track and field: Two-time hurdles state champion Meghan Pingel puts team success first
The senior says her top priority is extending the Warriors' 800-meter relay title streak to four.
Home Talent League: Clinton's Joe Lange tosses no-hitter against Lake Mills
Zach Wisowaty aids the 8-0 shutout with four hits, including a home run.
WIAA boys tennis: Madison West's top doubles combo builds a big season around its mental toughness
During their Big Eight Conference championship match against top-seeded Middleton on Thursday, Madison West seniors Matt Munns and Cameron Carlson already were facing a one-set deficit when apparent disaster struck the No. 1 doubles pair.
Cambridge Tree Project helps counter affects of emerald ash borer
The Cambridge Tree Project uses the proceeds from its annual tree sale to donate diverse varieties of trees to be planted in Cambridge and Rockdale common spaces.
Police chief says Park Street shooting has frustrating 'Groundhog Day' feel
Two 26-year-old Madison friends were injured, one seriously, after multiple shots were fired in the parking lot of La Hacienda restaurant early Sunday morning.
Minneapolis Star Tribune: It's on Sanders to quell growing campaign violence
Nevada supporters of presidential candidate Bernie Sanders engaged in a shameful display of mob anarchy at that state’s convention a week ago, and so far the Vermont senator’s response has fallen far short of the leadership needed in such a…
Now I understand what that noise is -- Jan Greenquist
Finally, I know why that bonehead (maybe it is a Downy) woodpecker is pecking on the rain gutter right by the bedroom window at 5:30 every morning. I could not figure out why it would want to bang on that…
UW needs flexibility with professors -- Craig Schultz
Regarding Saturday's guest column by UW-Madison professor David J. Vanness, "The quality, value and prestige of a UW degree is at risk":
Use the stall with a door for privacy -- Mary Subkoviak
Why do so many people have their undies in a bundle over the transgender bathroom issue? It’s yet another example of conservatives attempting to control things through fear.
Market right to stop selling nicotine products around campus -- Taylor Iwaszko
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 5 young adults smokes cigarettes. Upwards of 16 million Americans live with diseases caused by smoking, and smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United…
More women are needed in politics -- Erin Forrest
This election year looks historic for women in politics. Hillary Clinton will likely be the first female presidential nominee of a major party, and we may have our first female president.
Niceness transcends the state line -- Stacy Seiden
“Wisconsin nice” is the perception that people are generally friendly here in America’s Dairyland. It was one of the motivations for my family to recently move from the Chicago area to Wisconsin.
Brewers: Noah Syndergaard overpowering as Mets sweep series
The big right-hander strikes out 11 over seven innings to collect his fifth victory of the season.
Leonard Pitts Jr.: No, Trump, the most dangerous place in the world is not Ferguson
I hesitate to bring up facts.
Around Town: GiGi's offers support, programming for those with Down syndrome
GiGi’s Playhouse on Monona Drive celebrated its grand opening Sunday. It's the 30th location of the national non-profit center in in North America.
Just Ask Us: Why aren't manhole covers flush with the road and why aren't they just placed in the middle to avoid traffic?
Utilities -- which may or may not have manhole covers -- around the city have varying locations based on when the roads were constructed.