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Jonah Goldberg: England's Brexit issues mirror our own

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 5:29am
It’s anyone’s guess how things will go in Thursday’s referendum on British membership in the European Union, also known as “Brexit.” Right now the polls are essentially tied at around 47 percent for and 47 percent against (not that British…

Cooks' Exchange: Remembering Daddy's love of coconut cream pie

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 5:00am
Today’s offering arrives as a belated Father’s Day column. It’s time to remember my father, Mike Tripalin, known as “Daddy” to me. He entered the world in 1904 in Uditori, a small village connected to Palermo, Sicily, blessing his parents,…

Bucks: Head coach Jason Kidd signs 3-year extension

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 3:55am
In a news release, Bucks co-owner Wes Edens called Kidd "the right man for the job" and said the team thinks there is "no better fit to lead our young and talented roster."

Brewers: Ryan Braun, Jonathan Lucroy lethal combination in heart of batting order

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 12:45am
OAKLAND, Calif. — When it comes to the heart of a batting order, few teams are getting better production than the Milwaukee Brewers.

Mallards: Late home run lifts Kalamazoo

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 11:30pm
Connor Kopach hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the top of the eighth inning to send the Kalamazoo Growlers to an 8-7 victory over the Madison Mallards in a Northwoods League amateur baseball game Tuesday night before 6,155 at Warner…

Woman with knife arrested after kicking, spitting at officers, police say

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 10:33pm
Genele Laird, 18, was arrested Tuesday after displaying a knife in the East Towne Mall and resisting officers attempting to detain her, Madison Police said.

Prep soccer: 2016 area all-conference selections

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 9:54pm
PREP SOCCER

Olin Park boat launch may close during Great Taste festival

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 9:45pm
Festival organizers are asking to close the launch area to help with traffic congestion, while also opening the possibility of a few additional tickets becoming available.

City Council approves actions involving two TIF districts

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 9:25pm
Council members approved an agreement that would provide $2.88 million in TIF funds for a mixed-use project at the site of the demolished Madison Dairy, as well as early release of $9.27 million for the Madison School District.

Prep girls track and field: Jefferson's Mikaela Grant tops All-Area team

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 8:00pm
Mikaela Grant’s final high school competition left her a champion three times over and cemented her status as one of the best athletes ever to walk the halls of Jefferson High School.

Olympic swimming: Future Badger Beata Nelson hopes success at trials leads to Rio spot

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 7:30pm
Nelson, a Fitchburg native and incoming UW freshman, will try to punch her ticket to Rio with a strong showing at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials June 26-July 3 in Omaha, Neb.

Prep softball: 2016 all-conference selections

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 7:18pm
SOFTBALL

Prep baseball: 2016 area all-conference selections

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 7:16pm
PREP BASEBALL

Pro golf: Andy North, Steve Stricker give back at Youth Day before American Family Insurance Championship

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 7:00pm
Roughly 150 youths participated in a Youth Day event at University Ridge Golf Course Tuesday, highlighted by special guests Steve Stricker, Andy North and Sherri Steinhauer.

Scott Walker says delegates should vote their conscience on Trump

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 7:00pm
Walker, a former presidential candidate and a delegate to next month's convention, said he will cast his ballot for Texas Sen. Ted Cruz in the first round because Cruz won the state primary.

GOP hypocrisy on Trump is just sad -- Jim Mikalson

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 6:00pm
Even though my politics differ from U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, I have always respected him as a man of honesty and integrity. The integrity part is now shot.

Donation restored faith in humanity -- John Mutschler

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 6:00pm
Shortly after the horrible shooting in Orlando, Florida, I stood watching the news on TV and could not help but lose my faith in humanity.

Sen. Johnson should take a stand on TPP -- Thomas Bartell

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 6:00pm
When confronted by a controversial issue, most elected officials will make a decision. It may be the right decision or the wrong one based on your point of view, but a decision nevertheless, and they will have the courage to…

Obama has been ignoring the ISIS threat -- John A. Schrandt

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 6:00pm
As President Barack Obama continues to tout his benign view of the ISIS terrorist threat and his fantasy of progress against it, the CIA director directly contradicted him saying ISIS is as dangerous as ever.

Opposing free trade is not the answer -- Robert A. Hall

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 6:00pm
Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump and Russ Feingold all appeal to the economically-ignorant voters, doubtless a majority, with their attacks on free trade.

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