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Lifelong Learner: Online learning bridges gap for working adults

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 2:00pm
Technology can extend opportunities for students to earn high school diplomas, professional certificates and college degrees through flexible online formats.

Tom Tiffany's plane makes emergency lake landing after campaign event

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 12:00pm
Tiffany was on a four-seat Beechcraft K35 airplane coming home to the Wausau area, where he lives, when the plane lost power.

4 observations after rewatching Wisconsin football's win over Western Illinois

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 10:07am
A rewatch of Wisconsin’s win over Western Illinois reveals concerns over Colton Joseph’s mechanics and a defensive lineman's play but offers encouraging signs from a tight end.

What to know about Tom Tiffany rescue after emergency plane landing in lake

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 10:00am
The congressman and the pilot had to swim to a shallow area where they were later rescued, according to Tiffany’s campaign for governor.

1 debate for governor is not ‘sufficient’ for Wisconsin | Our view

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 6:40am
If U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Hazelhurst, were in a comfy lead in the race for Wisconsin governor, dodging debates might make some political sense. Front-runners try to avoid unscripted mistakes that could change the trajectory of a race they’re supposed…

Ironman spectators put in leg work of their own

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 6:25am
Thousands of people took over the Monona Terrace Saturday morning to cheer on around 2,500 competitors in the Ironman 70.3. Many brought cowbells, signs and costumes for the occasion.

State Supreme Court to take up challenge to congressional maps this week

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 5:50am
Both lawsuits take aim at the state Supreme Court’s 2021 order requiring congressional maps to adopt the “least-change” to previous maps.

Zorba Paster: A little bit of this, a little bit of that

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 5:45am
Time to clean off my spindle.

Polzin: How a 'pretty cool' scene got even brighter for a Wisconsin football dreamer

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 5:37am
Carson Van Dinter arrived back in his homestate just hoping to make an impact for the Badgers. His Camp Randall Stadium debut was better than he even imagined.

How a youth pipeline helps fuel one of the Madison area's top football programs

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 5:37am
The kids raced to the fence to watch their role models. But for Waunakee's varsity players, youth night was a reminder of where their own dreams began.

Wisconsin QB Colton Joseph knows 'mediocre' play won't cut it as stakes rise

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 5:03am
Wisconsin quarterback Colton Joseph called his performance “mediocre” after an uneven win over Western Illinois, acknowledging he must improve as the Badgers prepare for Big Ten play.

Data centers would make great neighbors for noisy airports | Thomas Miller

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 5:00am
My history professor in grad school taught me one lesson I have never forgotten: "Man cannot deny his technology. What he can do, he will do."

Donald Trump's actions show he's unfit to be president | Anne McGill

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 5:00am
President Donald Trump had an argument with the prime minister of Canada. So rather than work on a mutually agreeable solution, Trump imposed new tariffs and changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America. I am surprised he didn’t…

Liberals would destroy America's great experiment in democracy | David J Rizzo

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 5:00am
Some liberals say they’re exhausted from repeatedly hearing about American citizens being severely injured or killed by illegal immigrants.

Both of Wisconsin's candidates for governor are disappointing | Warren J. Gordon

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 5:00am
Forgive me if I’m unable to accept the current crop of 2026 gubernatorial candidates as anything but a cruel letdown.

David Crowley limited property tax hikes amid state funding cuts | Gail Campbell

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 5:00am
That misleading television attack ad portraying Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley as the “Milwaukee Tax Man” is wrong. When state transit funding was reduced, Crowley sought alternatives instead of putting all the burden on property taxpayers.

Wisconsin deserves better than Derrick Van Orden | Bob Gates

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 5:00am
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, has represented Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District since January 2023, yet he has done little to show that he cares about his constituents. He is primarily known for his inappropriate behavior.

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