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The Iran nuclear deal in 2015, which Trump ended, may have stopped war | Mark K. Allen

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 5:00am
As Americans read or hear each day's news about the U.S. and Israeli conflict with Iran, I hope they will realize this pointless conflict did not have to happen.

Offensive line questions mean Packers could bolster unit in draft

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 4:37am
It's likely Green Bay knows its starting 5 up front, but there's a chance the team could select players to fill out the depth chart and compete for playing time.

5 Madison area high school softball stars of the week: April 22 edition

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 4:03am
Multiple softball standouts who excelled at the plate or in the circle headline this week's stars. Cast a vote for your favorite performance.

Brice Turang, David Hamilton help power the Brewers to rout of Tigers

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 9:15pm
Brice Turang drove in four runs and David Hamilton had four hits as the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Detroit Tigers.

Item attached to Dane County squad car was non-lethal device used in tactical simulation games

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 7:45pm
Investigators had not determined when the item was placed on the vehicle or by who.

Viktor Orban's loss may spell trouble for Donald Trump | Philadelphia Inquirer

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 6:40pm
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, whose illiberal right-wing policies have served as a template for President Donald Trump’s second term, was roundly defeated. His electoral loss, after 16 years in power, offers a lesson for those seeking to safeguard the…

How the Madison School District is determining new attendance boundaries

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 5:45pm
Among the factors the district is considering: Falling birth rates, school capacity and the impact of some 120 new housing developments popping up.

Leader of beagle ‘rescue’ effort at Ridglan Farms charged with burglary

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 5:35pm
A court commissioner told Wayne H. Hsiung that he’s sympathetic, but he doesn’t get to take the law into his own hands.

Madison Metro expects delays as bus fleet goes in for repairs

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 5:17pm
Metro Transit announced that a majority of bus routes will face service disruptions during the latest round of fleet repairs.

Wisconsin men's basketball locks up star big man for his senior season

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 4:48pm
The Badgers retained the best big on their roster, and he will be in line to take a step forward as their No. 1 option next season.

Walworth County going after cryptocurrency company after tracking huge fraud cases

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 4:45pm
In December of 2024 and August 2025, the Sheriff’s Office was contacted by two families in Walworth County who suffered 6-figure losses in a sophisticated investment fraud scheme.

Wisconsin men's basketball loses star to national powerhouse

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 4:03pm
The former Badgers guard could lead the backcourt of one of the most prominent college basketball programs in the country.

Rep. Mark Pocan urges state to protect Ridglan Farms’ dogs

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 3:45pm
The big question, the Wisconsin Congressman said, is how the beagles are rehomed to ensure that they're not euthanized or sold to another company like Ridglan.

Packers' GM discusses preparation, goals heading into draft

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 2:13pm
Brian Gutekunst and Green Bay don't have a first-round pick, but there's still plenty of opportunity to pick potential impact players.

Supreme Court considers whether unborn children have a right to informed consent through parents

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 2:00pm
Some liberal justices on the court were cautious in their questioning and seemed to be keenly aware of connections that could be drawn between this and a previous abortion case.

4 observations from Wisconsin football's 11th spring practice

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 1:43pm
A young cornerback who had an impressive day, a returner who can be a difference maker on offense and more observations from Badgers football practice.

Spending by outside groups dropped sharply in state Supreme Court race

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 1:30pm
The total amount independent groups spent on the April 7 contest equaled about 2.5% of what was spent in last year’s Supreme Court race.

Last chance to see Vilas Zoo’s red panda

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 11:38am
Henry Vilas Zoo’s red panda, Bandit, is leaving Madison for a new AZA-accredited home and mate, with a farewell party on Wednesday, where guests can learn about the zoo’s conservation efforts.

UW-Madison gifted $25 million for new engineering building

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 10:27am
The building is being funded by $150 million in private donations, more than $43 million from UW-Madison, and $226 million from the state.

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