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For Madison police chief Mike Koval, a tumultuous first year
Koval was sworn in as Madison police chief one year ago this week. His first year was defined by the controversial shooting of 19-year-old Tony Robinson.
David Hemenway: The science on guns is settled
After the Sandy Hook tragedy, reporters often called me to ask for information on firearms. They wanted to know whether strong gun laws reduced homicide rates (I said they did); and, conversel…
Turn State Street into pedestrian mall
Walk down State Street on a busy afternoon or evening and the foot traffic and cafe tables are jammed along the sidewalks.
Chris Rickert: Old buildings fit for the artisan-foods and soup-kitchen sets
Reusing the Downtown MATC building would dovetail perfectly with Madison’s preference for giving old buildings new life.
Doug Moe: Memorial's extended forensics excellence
Under forensics coach Tom Hardin, Madison Memorial has captured eight consecutive state championships.
Call a halt to drunken lawmakers -- State Journal editorial from 100 years ago
This State Journal editorial ran on April 27, 1915:
Steve Chapman: Depression-era law squeezing raisin farmers
Like characters in a Sergio Leone Western, government programs fall into three main categories: the good, the bad and the ugly. The program under inspection Wednesday at the Supreme Court fell…
Wisconsin climber survives Nepal earthquake, avalanche on Everest
Andy Land was near base camp when the 7.9 magnitude struck
Garden calendar | For the week of April 26
Tips for your flowers, trees and shrubs.
Travel: Calendar
Coming in Wisconsin this week:
Doyle McManus: For the GOP, it’s the billionaires’ primary
The news that delivered the biggest jolt to the 2016 presidential campaign last week wasn’t anything the candidates said or did.
Mitch Henck: Walker down in polls, just like Reagan
Scott Walker has seen this movie before.
Jeff Mazzoni: Trade deal, promotion authority, critical for Wisconsin
WAUWATOSA — When people from London to India to Australia receive a CT or MRI scan, they’re probably not thinking about Wisconsin. However, it’s very likely the machine was manufactured right …
Five Nightclub to stay open after exceeding $40,000 fundraising goal
Saturday night was to be the last for Five Nightclub, which has served Madison’s LGBTQ community since 1988.
Badgers sports: Kelsey Card takes fifth in invitational shot put at Triton Invitational
Junior Kelsey Card finished fifth in the invitational section of the shot put at the Triton Invitational on Saturday in San Diego, helping put the finishing touches on a weekend that saw the U…
Prep sports: Verona boys tennis team edges Oconomowoc for East Side Tournament title
The Verona boys tennis team knocked off Oconomowoc 4-3 in the championship match of the East Side tournament on Saturday at Quann Park.
Bucks: Jerryd Bayless' buzzer-beater keeps Milwaukee alive
MILWAUKEE — Jerryd Bayless cut right along the baseline, leaving Derrick Rose a couple of steps behind.
Tom Oates: Spring game provides plenty of insight into Paul Chryst's Badgers
There was a lot to like about what UW displayed in its annual scrimmage at Camp Randall Stadium.
Brewers: Eighth-inning rally not enough in Milwaukee
The Cardinals lost ace Adam Wainwright to an ankle injury, and then got a boost from newcomer Mitch Harris that helped the Cardinals to a 5-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night.
Badgers football: Robert Wheelwright capitalizes on opportunity
Junior wide receiver Robert Wheelwright was sharp Saturday, leading UW with seven catches for 79 yards and two touchdowns in the spring game.
