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Big, beautiful bill will be 'jet fuel' for the American economy | Sallie Helmer

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 5:00am
President Donald Trump kept his promise to the American people by signing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 4. The bill extends Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, which were set to expire. Every Democrat voted against cutting your taxes.…

Canadian wildfire smoke should be climate change wake-up call | Meghan Pierce

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 5:00am
While our country has experienced a lot of turbulence, I center myself and focus on my state.

Up Next 7-17

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 12:00am
BREWERS Day Time TV

Latest court ruling paints bleak picture for Wisconsin cornerback's status this season

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 12:00am
The University of Wisconsin football team suffered its first loss of the 2025 season Wednesday, but it did not come on the field.

Wisconsin men's hockey's first NHL player, Stanley Cup champion dies

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 12:00am
Wayne Thomas, the goalie who was MVP of the first University of Wisconsin men’s hockey team to make the NCAA Tournament in 1970 and was the Badgers’ first player in the NHL and on a Stanley Cup winner, has died.

The British Open, golf's oldest major, is always a new experience

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 12:00am
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — The crowds following Rory McIlroy for three days at Royal Portrush have been enormous, a reminder of the expectations. On banners and flags and buntings of grandstands there are images of the claret jug, a reminder…

Cal Raleigh successful as 4 of 5 challenges reverse calls in first All-Star use of robot umpire

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 12:00am
ATLANTA — Cal Raleigh was just as successful with the first robot umpire All-Star challenge as he was in the Home Run Derby.

On the air 7-17

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 12:00am
TV RADIO

Gordon Holten

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 11:00pm
April 25, 1931—July 14, 2025

Joyce Williams

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 11:00pm
June 19, 1940—July 12, 2025

How much damage did Wednesday's tornadoes do?

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 8:45pm
At least two tornadoes — but likely more — touched down in Wisconsin on Wednesday, the National Weather Service said.

15 fun things to do in Madison this weekend

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 6:51pm
16 fun-filled events to keep your weekend busy

STREET DOG COALITION

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 5:23pm
Above: From left, Shawn Johnson, vet tech Kris Halverson and Dr. Lindsey Alman hold Molly, Johnson’s 10-year-old pug, while she gets her ears cleaned at the Street Dog Coalition free pet clinic, Wednesday at Underdog Pet Rescue in Madison. Below…

DIGEST

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 4:42pm
Scooter driver badly hurt Downtown

Breaking down Wisconsin men's basketball's nonconference schedule release

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 3:50pm
The Badgers unveiled their full exhibition and nonconference schedule on Tuesday. Here's what to know as they prepare for a difficult slate.

Trump slams supporters as 'weaklings' for falling for what he now calls the Epstein 'hoax' (copy)

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 3:30pm
President Donald Trump is lashing out at his own supporters as he tries to clamp down on criticism over his administration's handling of records in the Epstein sex trafficking investigation.

Wall Street is rattled as Trump says he discussed firing Powell but is 'unlikely' to do it (copy)

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 3:28pm
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump sent the U.S. stock market on a jagged round trip Wednesday after saying he “talked about the concept of firing” the head of the Federal Reserve. Such a move could help Wall Street get…

Wisconsin men's hockey's first NHL player, Stanley Cup champion dies

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 3:27pm
The goalie who backstopped the Badgers to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 1970 has died after battling cancer.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 3:08pm
Wildfire smoke should be climate wake-up call

UPDATE: Tornado warnings until 4 p.m. in Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac counties

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 3:00pm
A tornado watch is in effect until 6 p.m.

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