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Pennsylvania NPR station will be first in the US to go dark after Trump’s cuts

Sun, 09/21/2025 - 12:30pm
“Decades of content, documentary series, things that have real value to society could end up in a dumpster, for all I know,” said Jeff Hughes, WPSU’s former program director.

Dave Zweifel: Kirk's death prompts war on free speech

Sun, 09/21/2025 - 12:30pm
Charlie Kirk became a millionaire by cleverly using white supremacy and Christian nationalism to stir up the disenchanted on Donald Trump’s behalf.

30 ejected, 18 arrested at Badgers-Maryland game Saturday, UW police say

Sun, 09/21/2025 - 10:40am
Of those arrested, 10 were UW students. Of the ejections, 18 were UW students.

4 observations after rewatching Wisconsin football's dismantling at hands of Maryland

Sun, 09/21/2025 - 10:38am
A unique role for a freshman defender, an O-line veteran's biggest issue, a run-game tally and more.

Lifelong Learner: Your guide to financial aid for higher ed

Sun, 09/21/2025 - 10:00am
It’s not too late to submit your application for this school year — and it’s almost time to start thinking about it for next year.

Winning caption steals the show — and patio furniture

Sun, 09/21/2025 - 9:50am
Winning line from Highland reader beats more than 75 entries.

Micah Parsons, Myles Garrett are friends as well as foes

Sun, 09/21/2025 - 7:35am
Micah Parsons and Myles Garrett's camaraderie was strengthened this offseason when they worked out together.

Publishers Clearing House can't honor 'forever' prizes

Sun, 09/21/2025 - 7:30am
NEW YORK — For decades, Publishers Clearing House doled out hefty checks on the doorsteps of hopeful consumers across the U.S., including prizes that boasted lifetime payouts. But some of those winners are now facing an end to the “forever”…

Vintage drive-in movie theater near Jefferson is saved from development

Sun, 09/21/2025 - 7:25am
The Highway 18 Outdoor Theatre has a new owner who vows to bring the business back to life.

Dr. Zorba Paster: Falling down is no fun-and-games for the older set

Sun, 09/21/2025 - 7:15am
Come to our presentation on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Garden calendar: For the week of Sept. 21

Sun, 09/21/2025 - 7:00am
Tips for your flowers, plants, trees and shrubs.

Restaurant in Overture made Downtown Madison special | Fred Klancnik

Sun, 09/21/2025 - 5:00am
The iconic Madison restaurant Fresco has been closed since 2021. Who at the city is responsible for securing a first-rate restaurant for this important location in Downtown Madison? Has an effort been made to recruit a top-notch restaurateur to offer…

'Skip the stuff' to limit plastic waste from carryout food | Thomas Hanley

Sun, 09/21/2025 - 5:00am
Recently, and particularly during and following the COVID-19 pandemic, single-use plastic in restaurants has exploded. More than 36 billion disposable utensils a year are given out in the U.S, according to National Geographic. Laid end to end, they could wrap…

As we approach winter, know that Donald Trump's darkness will end | Dennis B. Appleton

Sun, 09/21/2025 - 5:00am
Sadly, our nation has mimicked seasonal progression since President Donald Trump's election to a second term.

NASA's Perseverance rover deserves funds to find life on Mars | George Perkins

Sun, 09/21/2025 - 5:00am
NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars has just made a potentially historic discovery: a biosignature for ancient life not of this Earth. This amazing peer-reviewed research was published recently in the science journal Nature.

Supreme Court should revisit the Second Amendment | J. Denny Weaver

Sun, 09/21/2025 - 5:00am
In light of recent shootings, it is important to keep the issue of gun control visible. A straightforward approach would be for the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit the issue. The justices had no problem revisiting the long-standing ruling on…

Start planning your fall agricultural adventure in Wisconsin | Sheila Everhart

Sun, 09/21/2025 - 5:00am
From wineries to farmers markets, corn mazes to orchards, and breweries to farm stays, agricultural tourism has something to meet every visitor's preference.

Cancelled hosts show how free speech in under attack | Bob Vetter

Sun, 09/21/2025 - 5:00am
Perhaps the only thing Americans can agree on is that our First Amendment right to free speech is fundamental to what makes America great. Recently, that right came under attack more aggressively than at any point in my memory.

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