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Baldwin's former state director files ethics complaint

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 1:15pm
A former state director for U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin has filed an ethics complaint against the Madison Democrat saying Baldwin unfairly blamed her for mishandling reports of problems at a Depar…

On Campus: UW-Platteville offers buyouts to senior employees

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 1:00pm
Platteville becomes at least the sixth campus in the 26-school system to offer buyouts to senior staffers. Others are Eau Claire, Oshkosh, Green Bay, Superior and Milwaukee.

State home sales see big bump in March, plus robust rise in median price

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 11:31am
The increase in statewide sales in March was 16.1 percent, with an 8.8 percent rise in median sales price.

Trudy Rubin: The keys to winning the war on the Islamic State

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 11:23am
I’m heading to Iraq this week and then to Jordan for a closer look at the progress (or regress) of the war on ISIS.

Morning Bell: Feds vague on whether test opt outs will affect funding

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 10:36am
No Child Left Behind requires 95 percent of students to take a test aligned to the Common Core State Standards.

Exception granted for prison inmate to attend funeral

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 6:18am
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin corrections officials made a rare exception for a medium-security prison inmate who was granted temporary leave for his father's funeral.

Michael Perry: Grateful for the frivolity of some kinds of work

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 5:50am
On a blanket-black night in the countryside an illuminated man plays a piano between two oak trees.

Leonard Pitts Jr.: Will someone tell Wayne LaPierre 'normal' is gone for good?

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 5:30am
Maybe, conservatives are done with dog whistle politics.

Doug Moe: Honoring a comic legend

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 5:30am
Dean Hinmon toured the country portraying George Burns. Now he has settled in Madison.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Abrahamson should drop her lawsuit

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 5:15am
Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson of the Wisconsin Supreme Court has served for a very long time, and for the most part, thoughtfully and well. But the federal lawsuit she has filed aimed at sa…

Ask the Weather Guys: Why does wind adversely affect over-the-air television transmission?

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 5:15am
Trees are a common obstacle in your reception path, especially when high winds cause them to sway.

Just Ask Us: Who orchestrates behind the scenes of the UW Varsity Band Spring Concert?

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 5:15am
Find out who the woman behind the curtain was during this year's UW Varsity Band Spring Concert with a "Wizard of Oz" theme.

Bucks: Derrick Rose, Jimmy Butler show Bulls what they'd been missing

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 4:10am
At one point in their shared podium appearance after their stellar performances in Game 1, Derrick Rose leaned over to Jimmy Butler and said, "This is so awkward." Butler laughed and replied, …

Art Kabelowsky: WIAA has failed its members on competitive balance

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 3:30am
The organization hasn’t made a genuine effort to solve the divisive issue.

Art Kabelowsky: WIAA has failed its members on competitive balance

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 3:30am
The organization hasn’t made a genuine effort to solve the divisive issue.

Art Kabelowsky: WIAA has failed its members on competitive balance

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 3:30am
The organization hasn’t made a genuine effort to solve the divisive issue.

Art Kabelowsky: WIAA has failed its members on competitive balance

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 3:30am
The organization hasn’t made a genuine effort to solve the divisive issue.

Prep schedule for Monday, April 20

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 3:30am
BASEBALL

Bucks: Defense considered key to evening series with Bulls

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 3:00am
The Milwaukee Bucks were facing long odds before the postseason even began, and now the task of advancing in the NBA playoffs seems considerably more daunting.

La Crosse Tribune: Spring election turnout an embarrassment

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 2:00am
There was just an election in Wisconsin. This likely is news to some of you. In fact, most of you ignored your privilege and obligation to vote. Don’t worry: There wasn’t much important to vote on.

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