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Sixth inmate dies at troubled Waupun prison in less than 2 years
Damien Evans, 23, died Tuesday, according to the DOC website that reports the status and location of inmates.
A look into a 'phenomenal' change in Wisconsin football's new offense
A pair of key players for the Badgers love that the team is reverting back to a more traditional procedure on offense. Here's what you should know.
5 things to know about the WIAA boys and girls state hockey tournaments
Three area teams will participate in this week's WIAA boys and girls state hockey bracket. Here's what to know before the opening faceoff Thursday.
Democrats and Donald Trump are both wrong on tariffs | Randall Brink
The Democrats are wrong on tariffs, but so is President Donald Trump.
Will Ron Johnson stand up for Wisconsin voters? | Carol Van Hulle
In 2017, Congress passed President Donald Trump's tax cuts, which benefited the wealthy and blew a hole in the deficit.
Conservative professor would be just a diversity hire | Mark Sundquist
I was confused by the Feb. 25 article "Work to establish position ongoing," noting that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, had made a deal with the Universities of Wisconsin to release state funding in exchange for the university reducing its…
Smaller private colleges can provide the best education | Dave Searles
As reported in the Wisconsin State Journal, Northland College in Ashland is closing at the end of this school year after 133 years of educating students. The college is known for “its environmental focus melded with a liberal arts education.”…
Ald. Nikki Conklin takes balanced approach to tough issues | Stephen S. Gosch
I’m supporting Ald. Nikki Conklin for reelection to the Madison City Council for two reasons.
5 things to know about the WIAA state gymnastics championships
Five area teams and a number of individual qualifiers are aiming reach the medal stand in state competition Friday and Saturday. Here are five things to know about the action.
Giannis Antetokounmpo posts triple-double as surging Bucks finish strong to beat Hawks
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his seventh triple-double of the season, as Milwaukee beat Atlanta 127-121 on Tuesday night.
Packers target? Jets release Davante Adams as new regime continues roster overhaul
Davante Adams caught 85 passes for 1,063 yards and eight touchdowns with the Raiders and Jets last season.
First day results from the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest and yes, Wisconsin did well
State dairy producers swept the top three spots in 12 of the 59 categories judged on Tuesday and had 23 first place finishes.
New York Daily News: Donald Trump has no plan to comprehensively reform immigration
Candidate Donald Trump had his fellow Republicans in Congress kill a comprehensive bipartisan immigration deal a year ago that they helped write to deprive President Joe Biden of a legislative success. So where is President Trump’s bill to fix an…
Women's March puts abortion front and center of state Supreme Court race
Both Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford have said they would remain impartial if a case involving abortion comes before the court.
Woman arrested in attack on bus driver that led to crash
Raeven O. Johnson, 26, was booked into the jail early Tuesday. She is tentatively charged with second-degree recklessly endangering safety, battery to a public transit officer and disorderly conduct.
Wisconsin women's basketball junior adds latest footnote to illustrious career
The Badgers forward became the fifth player in program history to earn multiple first-team Big Ten honors with her selection.
Powerful system set to pound Wisconsin with heavy rain, snow, wind. See what will fall and where
A powerful storm system will deliver heavy snow and rain and high winds to Wisconsin through Wednesday, with a few dozen miles separating near-blizzard conditions from rain and light snow.
Madison man gets 15 years in 2018 murder; motive remains elusive
Kendal J. Harris, 31, pleaded no contest on Oct. 29 to being party to the crime of first-degree reckless homicide in the shooting death of DeAnthony Miggins in 2018.
Dane County plans to hire lobbyist for $135,000 as state budget talks begin
The pending hire coincides with biennial budget talks at the state Capitol, where much is on the line for local governments.
Wisconsin men's basketball secures commitment of 2026 New Zealand guard
The Badgers picked up a second commitment from New Zealand in as many recruiting cycles with the addition of a 6-foot-4 point guard/shooting guard.