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Bucks: AP says Bucks talking to Kenyon Martin, could sign vet
The forward on Twitter made it seem as if was a done deal: Martin said he was "excited to be back" and thanked the Bucks for the opportunity.
Madison wildlife center rehabbing snowy owl, tundra swans
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Arctic birds suffering from injuries or lead poisoning are finding refuge at a wildlife center in Madison.
Prep boys basketball: Columbus survives Lodi's late rush to win Capitol North opener
After a fast start Thursday night, the Columbus boys basketball team needed to hustle to pull out a 43-41 victory over host Lodi in a Capitol North Conference game.
Prep girls basketball: DeForest's Kayla Goth outscores Reedsburg in victory
Kayla Goth’s scoring — and only her scoring — was enough to lead the DeForest girls basketball team to a 53-17 victory over visiting Reedsburg in a Badger North Conference girls basketball gam…
Prep sports: Madison Memorial boys hockey team hands Middleton its first loss
The Madison Memorial boys hockey team took advantage of seven Middleton penalties, scoring twice on power plays, to hand the host Cardinals their first conference loss of the season, 3-2 on Th…
Prep girls basketball: Freshmen, defensive pressure carry Madison East past La Follette
Freshmen Justice Filip and Erin Howard scored 16 and 14 points, respectively, to lead the Madison East girls basketball team to a 58-42 victory over host Madison La Follette in Big Eight Confe…
Tom Mulhern named the NSSA Sportswriter of the Year in Wisconsin
Tom Mulhern, the late Wisconsin State Journal sports reporter, received a heartfelt nod from his peers Thursday.
Tom Oates: Passage of time only serves to enhance legend of Ice Bowl
It might be the oldest joke in Wisconsin.
Charles Krauthammer: A revenue-neutral gas tax would promote growth
WASHINGTON — For 32 years I’ve been advocating a major tax on petroleum. I’ve got as much chance this time around as did Don Quixote with windmills. But I shall tilt my lance once more.
Developer revives proposal for large hotel near Capitol Square
The North Central Group revises proposal for 10-story, 164-room hotel on Pahl Tire site at East Washington Avenue and North Webster Street.
Assembly committee approves per diem changes
The unanimous vote restructures per diems in a way that the Assembly Speaker says will not increase taxpayer cost.
Minnesota fairing better than us -- Allegra Zick
Wisconsin football fans look forward to bringing home the “ax” to prove they are better than Minnesota. I wish our Legislature would try to do better than our border state.
Wisconsin could learn from neighbor -- Anne Lundin
Thank you for the editorial from the La Crosse Tribune, "Minnesota winning this border battle," which appeared in Tuesday's State Journal. It offered the facts and figures that demonstrate why…
Thank Gov. Walker for lower tax bill -- Michael Kauper
I had a conversation with my dad earlier this week. He was happy to tell me his property taxes were less this year. I have had similar conversations with friends and colleagues.
Letter used hateful rhetoric -- Adrian Logan
The author of Wednesday's letter "Hateful rhetoric against cops must stop" complained of "hateful rhetoric spewed by the radical left." But he letter writer engaged in dog whistle rhetoric to …
'Raw politics' impedes carbon reduction -- Jeremiah Cahill
"Raw politics" describes Republican efforts to impede President Barack Obama's executive actions on environmental protection. That's unfortunate, as the world looks to us for leadership on the…
Don't bash those who believe -- Anne Baldwin
The negative reactions to the inclusion of "The Christmas Story" in the Dec. 25 State Journal are troubling.
Time to pay student athletes -- Lucas Trebian
With all the money the NCAA makes every year, the players need to get paid for what they do. Many people say college athletes should not be paid because they are amateurs. But a 15-year-old wo…
Badgers volleyball: Season ticket prices to increase $20 for most seats
University of Wisconsin volleyball fans could be paying a little more to watch the Badgers play next season.
Fed official Rosengren says patience is key on interest rates
The head of the Federal Reserve Bank in Boston spoke to bankers in Madison on thursday.