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Ratepayers shouldn't subsidize massive utility profits | George Perkins

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 5:00am
Wisconsin residents should not be forced to bear ever greater financial burdens so investor-owned utilities can continue making massive profits year after year.

Tom Tiffany hasn't engaged with the people of Wisconsin | Chuck Litweiler

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 5:00am
Congress recessed for a break for the month of August 2025. Part of the reason for such breaks is for representatives to engage with voters. U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Hazelhurst, held no public sessions with his constituents, according to his…

Derrick Van Orden is no longer serving our great nation | Jacalyn Broughton

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 5:00am
While I thank U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, for his service to defend America during his 26 years as a Navy SEAL, I must question where that service to Americans is today.

Visualizing Donald Trump on the ballot makes voting easy | Terry Nelson

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 5:00am
Thank you to President Donald Trump for recently giving us guidance when we cast our vote during the upcoming November elections.

David Crowley is just another tax-and-spend liberal | Joseph Tripalin

Sun, 09/13/2026 - 5:00am
It seems Democrats have a very difficult time running on their past record.

Vote for your favorite Wisconsin football photo from Week 2 win vs. Western Illinois

Sat, 09/12/2026 - 10:57pm
Our staff photographer Owen Ziliak captured the action, emotion and atmosphere of the Badgers' home opener. We invite readers to vote for the photo that most stood out to you.

Grandma isn't paying you $5 for these Wisconsin football grades vs. Western Illinois

Sat, 09/12/2026 - 10:48pm
The Badgers failed to cover against an FCS opponent at home. Here's how columnist Jim Polzin graded Wisconsin in its win.

Brewers erupt again with 13 runs in record-breaking win over Reds

Sat, 09/12/2026 - 9:53pm
Garrett Mitchell's bat remained scorching hot as the Milwaukee center fielder went 4-for-5 with four RBIs, helping the host Brewers break a record Saturday.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin football's unsatisfying win against Western Illinois

Sat, 09/12/2026 - 9:37pm
The Badgers tested fans' patience at times but came away with a 36-9 victory over the Leathernecks on Saturday night at Camp Randall Stadium.

Polzin: What I liked, disliked in Wisconsin football's win over Western Illinois

Sat, 09/12/2026 - 9:33pm
if you were looking for dominance, the Badgers didn't provide it. But they did earn a win. Here's what stood out.

Poll: How would you grade Wisconsin football's performance vs. Western Illinois

Sat, 09/12/2026 - 9:23pm
The Badgers took care of Western Illinois in less than convincing fashion, but a win is a win. How would you grade Wisconsin's performance?

Camp Randall shakes for first 'Jump Around' of 2026 season

Sat, 09/12/2026 - 9:17pm
Here's how it looked when Badgers fans hopped to "Jump Around" after the third quarter of Saturday's game against Western Illinois.

Wisconsin football's home opener draws smallest crowd at Camp Randall since 1992

Sat, 09/12/2026 - 9:13pm
The Badgers drew their smallest crowd at Camp Randall Stadium in nearly 34 years when they played Western Illinois on Saturday night.

Athlete dies during Saturday’s half Ironman in Madison

Sat, 09/12/2026 - 8:53pm
The death is at least the fourth during an Ironman Wisconsin event since 2019.

Packers vs. Vikings in Week 1: Start time, TV channel, injuries and odds

Sat, 09/12/2026 - 7:33pm
The wait is nearly over. The Packers open the 2026 season Sunday against the Vikings in Minneapolis. Here’s what to know.

Watch as Wisconsin arrives at new Camp Randall location for game vs. Western Illinois

Sat, 09/12/2026 - 5:00pm
Wisconsin players and coaches arrived at new location for the home opener against Western Illinois

Earth becomes planet football in You Toon caption contest

Sat, 09/12/2026 - 4:15pm
Fill in the caption with a clever quip by Tuesday evening and win publication of your line with the cartoon in next Sunday’s newspaper. You’ll also receive a signed print of the cartoon by artist Phil Hands.

UW-Superior’s floating classroom and research lab sets sail to campus

Sat, 09/12/2026 - 3:45pm
UW-Superior has a new classroom. This one, though, is different. The two-level research vessel and floating classroom, the Sadie Ann, will serve students from all majors.

Wisconsin measles outbreak grows to 155 confirmed, 6 probable

Sat, 09/12/2026 - 12:00pm
As of Friday, the ongoing measles outbreak in southwest Wisconsin grew to 155 confirmed and six probable cases, with no source of the outbreak identified.

Packers reportedly bet big on playmaking tight end with 4-year extension

Sat, 09/12/2026 - 11:33am
Green Bay Packers reportedly sign star tight end to four-year extension ahead of regular season opener against the Minnesota Vikings.

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