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22 ejected, 14 arrested during Badgers win against Illinois

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 9:00am
Saturday's ejections and arrest numbers during the Badgers upset victory against Illinois at Camp Randall.

EMPTY STOCKING CLUB

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 7:35am
Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to children in families in need in the greater Madison area.

Readers' $20,000 in gifts bring total to more than $80,000 for toys at Christmas

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 7:35am
Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to children in families in need in the greater Madison area.

Donation to Donald key to pardon in latest cartoon from Phil Hands

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 7:10am
Every year before Thanksgiving, the president of the United States offers a pardon to a lucky turkey. It’s a long-running tradition and, usually, kind of cute.

Garden calendar: For the week of Nov. 23

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 7:00am
Tips for your flowers, plants, trees and shrubs.

Dr. Zorba Paster: What Thanksgiving means to me

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 7:00am
The food is great, but there is so much more.

OUR VIEW: Ron Johnson doesn’t deserve $500,000-plus payout from taxpayers

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 6:40am
Sen. Ron Johnson’s colleagues in the Republican-run House understand the “really bad look.” He should listen to them.

U.S. colleges’ international enrollment drops 17%. How has UW-Madison fared?

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 6:00am
The number of new international students at colleges and universities this fall across the country fell 17%. At UW-Madison the figure was even greater.

Goodman Center volunteers, staff assemble Thanksgiving baskets

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 5:55am
This week, turkeys will be responsible for feeding thousands of people in Dane County alone. Dozens of felt-feathered fowl gathered in a colorful cornucopia at the Goodman Community Center Friday night, stacking boxes of stuffing, cranberries, gravy and brownies Jenga…

What to know about the 2 Packers roster additions ahead of Sunday's game

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 5:50am
Green Bay elevated a linebacker and running back to the active roster in preparation for its home contest against the Minnesota Vikings. Here's where things stand.

Packers' defensive backs know they can't afford to let INTs keep eluding their grasp

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 5:45am
By an unofficial count, the Packers had five chances for interceptions against Jameis Winston on Sunday, and they came away with just one.

Polzin: How this Wisconsin football senior's unlikely words ignited second-half surge vs. Illinois

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 5:40am
Darryl Peterson had three sacks to lead a dominant defensive performance in a win over Illinois. But it was his halftime speech that resonated just as much with this teammates.

Wisconsin football puts together most confident, competent performance of season vs. Illinois

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 5:35am
The Badgers turned in a three-phase performance in knocking off Illinois, something that hadn't been seen at Camp Randall Stadium in a long while.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin football's upset over Illinois on senior night

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 5:30am
Seniors on the Wisconsin roster made it a night to remember with a convincing win over Illinois.

Polzin: Badgers football talking points from Wisconsin's impressive win over Illinois

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 5:30am
The Badgers' first offensive drive of the game provided everything a fan could ask for. And it set the tone for the night.

Wisconsin fans pour onto the field — again — after football team beats Illinois

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 5:30am
Watch as Badgers football fans take to the field for the second time in as many home games at Camp Randall Stadium.

Popular Obamacare shouldn't be repealed and replaced | John Murphy

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 5:00am
I disagree with the Nov. 14 letter to the editor "Obamacare must be repealed and replaced.” It claimed Obamacare is a "joke.”

Bell-ringing volunteers make a real difference in Dane County | Ron Bull

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 5:00am
As a longtime volunteer with The Salvation Army of Dane County, I’ve learned that a simple red kettle and a ringing bell can change lives. Every dollar dropped into those kettles helps provide shelter, meals and hope for families and…

Humans and fossil fuels won’t destroy the world God created | John Voss

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 5:00am
Do I wake up each day emotionally traumatized by the thought that climate change will destroy our planet soon? No. Do I believe humans have the power to destroy our planet through the use of carbon dioxide and fossil fuels?…

Flood of information lends itself to populism | Brian Parks

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 5:00am
A house divided cannot stand. The power of a government by and for the people is realized through debate and compromise in an effort to forge a path toward fair, reasonable and tempered governance as the product of elected and…

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