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Saris bike trails free and open to the public, after years as an employee-only perk
Try out a new adventure near Verona and McKee roads.
4 questions facing Packers defensive linemen as they implement a new scheme
Job responsibilities will change from prior years for the defensive linemen, who welcome a new coordinator in Jeff Hafley.
Lily Rosenthal's lightbulb moment for potentially joining Team USA happened in Thailand
Competing in a track and field event in Thailand, Rosenthal earned three medals, which helped set a goal of earning a spot of Team USA for the Paralympics in Paris.
Tom Still: Video gaming industry tax incentives should be on the screen for Wisconsin
A video gaming tax credit idea has been floated among some lawmakers as a strategy to attract and retain talent as well as create jobs in a booming sector.
Richland campus closure needed more thought -- Robert L. Bellman
On the surface, the State Journal's July 7 editorial, “Reshaping UW is painful but necessary," makes sense. After all, who believes a college campus in Wisconsin can be operated for 60 students?
Josh Shapiro, Gretchen Whitmer would make strong ticket -- Ken Berg
With our nation’s 248 birthday just celebrated on July 4, the timing is perfect for reflection on what makes us special and how can we preserve this gem called America. While we tend to take things for granted, our democracy…
Too many guns cause too many shootings, including at political events -- Nancy Johnson
Why the surprise about a shooting at a political rally? It happens every day, and it happens everywhere else: at elementary schools, churches, synagogues, nail salons, shopping malls and festivals.
GOP wrong to alter street name in Herb Kohl's honor -- Jeffrey Theisen, Sun Prairie
The Republican National Committee changed a street sign from Herb Kohl Way to Donald J. Trump Way prior to the party's national convention in Milwaukee this week, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.
As Republican convention delegates gather, so do protesters
“We are here to protest Trump. We will never forget January 6, trying to steal our election and all the injustices that are waged against our people,” one protester said.
Illinois motorcyclist dies after crash in Grant County
The crash happened near Bloomington.
3 initial takeaways from playing as Wisconsin in EA Sports College Football 25
BadgerExtra picked up one of most-anticipated games of a generation Monday. Here's what we saw when playing as the Badgers football team.
US Secret Service maintains security plans, allows firearms around the RNC
MILWAUKEE — The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump isn’t changing the U.S. Secret Service’s security plan around the Republican National Convention.
Wisconsin Republicans weigh in on Donald Trump picking JD Vance as VP
State Treasurer and fellow RNC Delegate John Leiber said picking Vance, 39, “sets up a great contrast with the Democrats’ ticket.”
Security tightened at Food Fight's Milwaukee restaurant next to Republican convention
The high-end Italian restaurant Il Cervo, next to Fiserv Forum, is the only Milwaukee restaurant for the Madison-area restaurant group.
Milwaukee, the city hosting the Republican National Convention, has roots in socialism
The Milwaukee County Socialist Party, the Socialist Party of Wisconsin and the Socialist Party USA headquarters share office space in Milwaukee. And the Democratic Socialists of America's chapter is lively.
Windows smashed on dozen-plus vehicles on West Side, Madison police say
Officers are following up with residents and property management to determine the scope of the number of victims, damage estimates and potential stolen property, police said.
Live updates from the RNC: Newt Gingrich's call for outreach to Madisonians draws laughs
The Republican National Convention begins Monday in Milwaukee, a four-day event culminating in Republicans officially choosing their presidential candidate, with former president Donald Trump the presumptive nominee.
More strong to severe thunderstorms expected later Monday for southern Wisconsin
Damaging wind will be the main hazard, but hail, a tornado and localized heavy rain also are possible, the National Weather Service said.
Ask the Weather Guys: Enjoy much-diminished cold pool while you can
What happens to the wintertime cold pool in the summertime?
UW-La Crosse committee recommends Joe Gow to be fired from tenured faculty
UW-La Crosse’s faculty committee recommended the university fire former Chancellor Joe Gow from his tenured faculty position for his conduct producing a series of pornographic films and the following investigation.