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Wisconsin Republicans propose bills revamping math curriculum, bolstering student discipline

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 6:50am
Republican lawmakers say the bills will improve educational disparities, decrease the cost of college and retain teachers by standardizing when disruptive students are let back in the classroom.

Madison, bus drivers close to agreeing on a new contract

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 6:40am
The tentative agreement includes increased salaries and workers' compensation for drivers assaulted on the job.

After 58 years, Porta Bella could give way to 16-story Downtown development

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 6:20am
Preliminary plans for the 16-story student apartment building include the property where the Italian restaurant Porta Bella has been since 1967.

Enrollment gains at 8 UW campuses offset by big drop in international students, system says

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 6:15am
A substantial drop in the number of international students offset other enrollment gains, Universities of Wisconsin leaders said.

3 concerns Packers face in Week 2 matchup with Commanders

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 6:07am
Green Bay will have to overcome these three challenges on Thursday night if the Packers hope to cement themselves as one of the teams to beat in the NFC.

Facing elite receivers is old hat for new contributor to Wisconsin football's secondary

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 5:37am
Omillio Agard is ready for the challenge of Alabama's Ryan Williams and other standout receivers after a prep career filled with squaring off against the best.

Waunakee girls volleyball standout commits to ACC program

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 5:03am
Confidence played a pivotal role in this Waunakee junior propelling herself from an on-court talent into a future Division I athlete at Notre Dame.

Sen. Ron Johnson shouldn't be OK with Donald Trump's antics | Jodi Sherman

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 5:00am
As much as I think "Da Bears" stink, I don't like President Donald Trump's plan to unleash our newly renamed Department of War on Chicago. Over the weekend, Trump posted on social media, "'I love the smell of deportations in…

Madison taxpayers can't afford expensive public art projects | Nino Amato

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 5:00am
Madison voters recently approved more than $22 million in new property taxes after the mayor warned that, without the referendum, the city would be forced to cut essential services: reducing community police officers, closing or limiting library hours, eliminating school…

We can't trust the Trump administration with our medical data | Mark K. Allen

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 5:00am
Amy Gleason's Aug. 28 column, "White House wants to modernize health care," was unbelievable.

Standing up to Vladimir Putin is only way to end war in Ukraine | Dan Butler

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 5:00am
It’s time to stop screwing around with Russian President Vladimir Putin. His ultimate goal is to restore the Russian Empire, and this starts with controlling all of Ukraine.

Madison Mallards and Madison Nightmares have the best fanbase | Steve Schmitt

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 5:00am
We sure appreciate the best fans for the Madison Mallards and Madison Nightmares.

Strongmen leaders are causing pain across the world | Gary Stern

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 5:00am
Benjamin Netanyahu apparently believes Hamas is hiding under every building, school and hospital and uses it as an excuse to destroy Gaza. He is killing, starving and displacing millions of Palestinians. Men, women and children who have nowhere else to…

Brewers' Rhys Hoskins reinstated after thumb injury, says he's ready to accept limited role

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 4:45am
First baseman Rhys Hoskins was reinstated by the Milwaukee Brewers before Tuesday night’s game at Texas after missing 57 games with a sprained left thumb.

5 high school girls sports stars of the week: Sept. 10 edition

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 4:33am
This week's girls sports five stars include a cross country runner who keeps setting program records and one of the winningest tennis players in the state.

Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco has been detained and admitted into a clinic for mental health issues (copy)

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 12:00am
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was found guilty earlier this year of sexually abusing a minor, was detained by police on Tuesday and admitted into a clinic in the Dominican Republic for…

Sidney Crosby understands why trade talk surrounds him as the Penguins keep losing (copy)

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 12:00am
LAS VEGAS — Sidney Crosby is well aware of the trade talk swirling around him, now that he and the Pittsburgh Penguins have gone three seasons without making the playoffs.

3 things to know about the Packers’ Week 2 opponent, the Washington Commanders (copy)

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 12:00am
The Commanders were solid in a Week 1 victory over the New York. The NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in Jayden Daniels leads a potent offense.

Wisconsin's trip to Alabama is the program's first. Where else haven't the Badgers played? (copy)

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 12:00am
A look at the Power Conference stadiums at which Wisconsin football hasn't played a game.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin volleyball's sweep of in-state rival (copy)

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 12:00am
Grace Egan opened the match with three aces within the span of four attempts and Wisconsin rolled to another easy victory with a sweep of the visiting Panthers.

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