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Getting better with age, Marchand scores twice in the Panthers' Game 5 win over the Oilers (copy)
EDMONTON, Alberta — At 37, Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand might not only be getting better with age in the 14 years since winning his first and only Stanley Cup title. Some might even suggest he’s still got his looks,…
George Russell holds off Max Verstappen for Canadian GP win as McLarens collide (copy)
MONTREAL — George Russell won his first race of the Formula 1 season as the Mercedes driver held off defending race winner Max Verstappen at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday.
5 things to know about the WIAA state baseball tournament (copy)
The state’s best high school baseball teams will make the pilgrimage to Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute for the 77th annual WIAA state tournament beginning Monday.
Friends: Suspect was deeply religious, conservative
NEW YORK — The man accused of assassinating the top Democrat in the Minnesota House held deeply religious and politically conservative views, telling a congregation in Africa two years ago that the U.S. was in a “bad place” where most…
Man suspected of shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers caught, AP sources says
The search for the man wanted in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers has led to the discovery of one of the suspect’s vehicles in a rural area outside Minneapolis.
'How to Train Your Dragon' soars in box office debut with $83 million, beating 'Lilo and Stitch'
LOS ANGELES — “How to Train Your Dragon” took flight at the box office this weekend, proving that some remakes still have teeth.
Dave Zweifel: Lake Monona shoreline project about to become high-profile
Jayme Powers isn’t a Madison household name — yet.
Spaniards packing water guns blame impact of mass tourism for housing crunch
BARCELONA, Spain — Protesters used water pistols against unsuspecting tourists in Barcelona on Sunday as demonstrators marched to demand a re-think of an economic model they believe is fueling a housing crunch and erasing the character of the Spanish city.
Winning caption is dreaming of Tahiti in this week's You Toon contest
Winning line from reader beats more than 80 entries.
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'What is our need?' How Wisconsin volleyball is approaching limited recruiting this year
Wisconsin volleyball doesn't anticipate a large signing class. Here's where the Badgers are looking.
George Will: Nine reasons for cautious optimism about individual liberty
Aristotle’s axiom “one swallow does not make a summer” suggests caution in anticipating large reverberations from a Supreme Court ruling recently. But the court’s unanimous affirmation of a principle that is commonsensical but now controversial might indicate its readiness to…
Emperor penguins show dramatic decline in a region of Antarctica, satellite photos show
The estimated population of 16 penguin colonies — visible in satellite photos taken between 2009 and 2024 — declined 22% during that period.
Kelly Lecker: Misinformation hurts all of us
You can take steps to verify that what you're seeing or hearing is real.
Shell casings, damaged house found after gunshots reported in Middleton
At about 1:25 a.m. Sunday, multiple callers reported hearing six gunshots in the area of South Avenue and Maple Street, Middleton police reported.
Pete Hegseth can't hear pleas for F-35 noise mitigation in Phil Hands' cartoon
The U.S. military has stationed F-35 fighter jets at Truax Field in Madison. The jets are essential to the Defense Department but are pretty darn loud.
OUR VIEW: Get deal done to save child care centers in Wisconsin
Child care centers across Wisconsin have 33,000 slots open for children, according to the state. Yet 48,000 children remain on waiting lists to get in.
Stoughton family's damage claim under second county review
The family is seeking funds for the restoration of their home, which had to be gutted due, primarily, to the tear gas used to smoke out a fugitive.
Dr. Zorba Paster: Care and sanitation with food can prevent illness from salmonella
Keep these simple steps in mind, as outdoor cooking has begun.
Brewers give up 8 runs as Cardinals end skid
Nolan Gorman hit a three-run homer, Willson Contreras added a solo shot in the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers.