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Wisconsin judge won't stop Musk's $1 million payments to voters. Attorney general appeals

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 10:19am
The ruling is the latest twist in Elon Musk's deep involvement in the race, which has set a record for spending in a judicial election.

Discounted drug program serves hospitals, not patients | Michael Crowley

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 6:00am
Imagine being billed thousands of dollars for medicine you need to stay alive — only to find out that your hospital paid a fraction of that cost for it.

Family legacy, success 'hard to beat' for Wisconsin women's basketball freshman transfer

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 5:03am
Two key factors played a part in the former Badgers in-state standout's choice to return to her hometown team.

Climate change will get worse under Trump |Steve Lewis

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 5:00am
Thanks to the State Journal for publishing "A dose of deregulation," about Lee Zeldin's plans to roll back environmental protections at the Environmental Protection Agency.

Former Packers linebacker Kristian Welch signs up for 2nd stint in Green Bay

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 4:45am
The 26-year-old Welch, who was with Green Bay in 2023, played six games with the Denver Broncos and nine games with the Baltimore Ravens last season.

JuJu Watkins’ season-ending knee injury leaves a ‘big void’ in women’s NCAA Tournament

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 12:00am
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Dawn Staley sent JuJu Watkins a text as soon as she saw the star Southern California sophomore suffer a season-ending knee injury on Monday night.

Michigan State's 2nd-half rally sends Spartans past Ole Miss 73-70 as Izzo wins again in Sweet 16

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 12:00am
Jace Richardson scored 24 points and Michigan State surged past Mississippi in the second half for a 73-70 victory on Friday night in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.

Polzin: Why John Tonje is willing to give a testimonial on Wisconsin men's basketball (copy)

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 12:00am
The high-scoring wing only played one season for the Badgers. But that experience was long enough to reach a conclusion: “This was a special place for me.”

A look inside the Tampa Bay Rays' 120-hour makeover of the Yankees' Steinbrenner Field

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 12:00am
TAMPA, Fla. — Junior Caminero opened the narrow white door in his new spacious locker and the Tampa Bay third baseman discovered a bat Giancarlo Stanton left behind.

At 464 pounds, Florida's Desmond Watson could become the heaviest draft pick in NFL history (copy)

Sat, 03/29/2025 - 12:00am
Considering everything massive defensive tackle Desmond Watson showed during Florida’s pro day, his most impressive feat may have been escaping the practice facility without anyone noticing.

Anunoby leads the way as Knicks complete regular-season sweep of Bucks

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 9:47pm
OG Anunoby scored 20 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter and the New York Knicks defeated Milwaukee 116-107 on Friday to hand the Bucks their third consecutive loss.

Wall Street tumbles, and S&P 500 drops 2% on worries about slower economy and higher inflation (copy)

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 4:29pm
NEW YORK — Another wipeout walloped Wall Street on Friday. Worries are building about a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a U.S. economy slowing because of households afraid to spend due to the global trade war.

There are 72,000 boxes of unsold Girl Scout cookies around Madison. You know you want one

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 3:39pm
If you're still tempted by Thin Mints or craving Carmel deLites, the Girl Scouts are looking for you. The sale ends April 13.

Help us cheer on Wisconsin's best spellers at a tailgate

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 3:30pm
The state's top spellers will compete Saturday. Come cheer them on as they arrive for the state spelling bee.

DIGEST

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 3:28pm
Natural gas leak prompts evacuation

Noted economist honored by Trump warns his 25% tariffs could add $4,711 to the cost of a vehicle (copy)

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 3:04pm
WASHINGTON — Noted economist Arthur Laffer warned in a new analysis that President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on auto imports could add $4,711 to the cost of a vehicle and says the proposed taxes could weaken the ability of U.S.…

Area of village of Oregon evacuated due to natural gas leak

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 11:40am
No injuries were reported.

Is there common ground on gun violence prevention? Forum seeks differing views

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 11:33am
On Sunday, 3½ months after the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School, people from across the political aisle are coming together to discuss issues surrounding guns.

Gov. Tony Evers vetoes Republican bill to restore school testing benchmarks

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 11:27am
State Superintendent Jill Underly changed the score students must achieve to be considered proficient or advanced last year.

Fewer Americans now see Canada as a close US ally as Trump strains a longtime partnership (copy)

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 11:11am
WASHINGTON — Americans are less likely to see Canada and the U.S. as close allies than they were two years ago, the latest indication that President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and talk of taking over a neighboring ally soured a…

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