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Jonah Goldberg: Scott Walker was right -- evolution is stupid question for presidential candidates

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 10:00am
At an event in London on trade policy, Scott Walker was asked about evolution. "It's almost a tradition now," the moderator said, to ask "senior Republicans" if they are "comfortable with the …

Walker suspends merit raises to deal with budget gap

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 9:24am
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker's administration has suspended merit raises and retention pay increases to help deal with a budget gap that must be plugged by the end of June.

Garden Expo brings a preview of spring to town

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 8:15am
The annual Garden Expo gives people a chance to dream about the coming season. 

Scott Walker's administration suspends merit raises, retention pay hikes for public employees

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 6:00am
It's part of a plan to balance the budget in the current fiscal year.

Share the love with these Valentine shows

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 6:00am
Dinner and a movie? It’s been done.

From Killer Bees to Candide, Franne Lee designed the look

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 5:30am
The Tony-winning costume designer Franne Lee puts down new roots in Madison.

Doug Moe: Big day for Paul's proprietor

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 5:30am
Caryl Askins, owner of the iconic Paul's Book Store on State Street, turns 85 today.

Expand drug courts that save money, lives

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 5:29am
The argument for more alcohol and drug treatment courts in Wisconsin is strong.

Dane County school districts brace for funding loss

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 5:15am
Area school districts receive around $10.5 million through a funding stream Gov. Scott Walker has proposed to cut for 2015-16.

Dr. Carleen Hanson: Focus on praising child's effort

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 5:00am
Dear Dr. Hanson: One of my New Year’s resolutions was to be more positive toward my children and instead of focusing on disciplining them, try to praise more. Do you think this is a good appro…

Dr. Zorba Paster: No doubt vaccines work

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 5:00am
Vaccines prevent disease and there is no link between autism and vaccines.

What to watch this week: 'The Odd Couple' redux

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 5:00am
If ever you think television creators will run out of ideas, never fear. There’s always the recycle bin.

Going Out: Weekend highlights

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 5:00am
Snow brought in by the truckload transforms Capitol Square into a seasonal playground during the Madison Winter Festival on Saturday and Sunday.

Badgers hockey: Men's, women's teams share charter for trip to Ohio States

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 4:00am
The teams have played in the same city twice before, but this is the first time they've traveled together.

Badgers men's hockey preview: UW vs. Ohio State

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 4:00am
The Badgers will play the Buckeyes in a Big Ten series at 5:30 p.m. Friday and 6 p.m. Saturday at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. 

Brewers: Phillies rejected Jonathan Broxton for Jonathan Papelbon trade, Fox Sports says

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 3:30am
Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. requested a top prospect in exchange for Paplebon and offered to pay a significant portion of his salary of $13 million.

College athletics: Whitewater's national champions honored at Capitol

Thu, 02/12/2015 - 11:33pm
The UW-Whitewater men's basketball, baseball and football programs pulled off an unprecedented trifecta in the past year.

Prep girls basketball: Becca Albrecht scores 20 to lead Deerfield past Rio

Thu, 02/12/2015 - 11:15pm
Senior guard Becca Albrecht scored 17 of her 20 points in the second half to lead the Deerfield girls basketball team to a 48-38 victory over visiting Rio in Trailways South Conference play Th…

Prep boys basketball: Michael Medenblik keeps McFarland on top of Rock Valley North

Thu, 02/12/2015 - 11:15pm
Senior forward Michael Medenblik scored 15 points Thursday night to lead the McFarland boys basketball team to a 55-44 victory over visiting Evansville.

Prep boys basketball: Ty Horkan sparks big fourth quarter as Reedsburg beats Waunakee

Thu, 02/12/2015 - 11:15pm
Senior guard Ty Horkan scored 16 points to lead the Reedsburg boys basketball team to a 49-37 victory over host Waunakee on Thursday night in Badger North Conference play.

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