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Middleton stays atop the Madison/Wiscnews high school boys soccer polls
Waupun Central Wisconsin Christian had a big win over Lodi to bump the Blue Devils out of the top 10 this week.
Fate of Madison Public Market now goes to City Council after cost-cutting plan fails
The city's Finance Committee shot down a plan to cut windows, garages and furnishings from the Public Market in a cost-cutting effort.
Winning streak helps team reclaim spot in Week 8 Madison/WiscNews high school football rankings
Waunakee extended its winning streak to eight and secured at least a share of a third straight Badger Large Conference title. Here are this week's rankings.
There could be more concerts next year at Breese Stevens Field
Big Top Events is asking Madison to increase the number of contractually allowed concerts at the venue from seven to up to 12 concerts next year.
Wisconsin volleyball's 2 most celebrated players aim to be program's first Olympians
Lauren Carlini and Dana Rettke played important roles in the U.S. qualifying for the 2024 Olympics. Both former Badgers greats aim to be part of the American team in Paris.
Despite initial projections, Madison School District enrollment sees slight increase
Enrollment in the Madison School District is 25,581 this year, an increase of more than 560 students from projections made in June.
State Capitol gunman shows need for better laws -- Daniel Elsass
A 43-year-old man with a handgun last week visited Gov. Tony Evers' office in Madison. After being arrested and posting bail, he later returned with an assault-style weapon.
Suppressing offensive ideas lets them fester in darkness -- Marc-Oliver Wright
I was upset by the Oct. 4 article “Profanities, lewd behavior mar conference livestream.” Aside from the headline and shameful behavior reported, the following quote stood out: "A survey of University of Wisconsin System students last fall found that more…
GOP is weakening Wisconsin's entire education system -- William Hartje
Tom Still's Sept. 24 column, "Political battles over UW harmful," was on point. It warned of the damage that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, and the Republican-controlled Legislature are doing to the University of Wisconsin System. This is part of…
Wisconsin Badgers women athletes and teams deserve our praise -- Daniel Grant
I’m writing to congratulate Badgers women athletes on their successful seasons so far.
Jordan Love takes the blame for Packers’ road loss to Raiders
Packers quarterback Jordan Love made some good plays, but they were outweighed by multiple bad plays.
Interceptions and a few defensive glitches sink Packers grades in loss to Raiders
The Packers offense did not show much spark while the defense gave up two time-consuming touchdown drives. Here's how columnist Jim Polzin graded Green Bay's performance.
Polzin: What I did and didn't like from the Packers' loss to the Raiders
Jordan Love's ugly outing and another slow start by the offense are among the columnist's talking points from the "Monday Night Football" game.
3 things we learned from the Packers’ loss to the Raiders on Monday night
The seesaw battle between the Packers and Raiders came down to the end in Las Vegas.
With Aaron Jones inactive, Packers forced to adjust game plan
A hamstring injury sidelined Packers running back Aaron Jones for the third time in four games.
Halfway home: 2022 champion Izzi Stricker tied for first at state golf tournament
Waunakee made a late run on Day 1 to get in the hunt for the WIAA Division 1 team title.
Caitlin Clark drives the conversation for Iowa women's basketball, and the Big Ten
The reigning national Player of the Year is championing the growth of women's college basketball. She has admirers all around.
3 Big Ten women's basketball talking points from media day
The Big Ten Conference has grown and earned its respect after three teams reached the Elite Eight. Here's what coaches and players said.
Wisconsin volleyball has Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week in consecutive weeks
The Badgers have the best block in the Big Ten Conference and were recognized for a second straight week.
Here's what you need to know about leaf collection in Madison
Crews will pick up fall yard waste, including leaves, until early December.