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3 takeaways from Wisconsin football adding 3-star defensive lineman to 2026 recruiting class
The first major official visit weekend of the summer quickly pay dividends with a commitment at a position of need for the Badgers. Here's what to know.
Roll out the winning caption in this week's You Toon contest
Winning line from reader beats more than 80 entries.
Donald Trump wants a different kind of student on campus in Phil Hands' cartoon
Donald Trump is trying to limit the number of international students at American universities. His administration has paused the processing of student visas and tried to revoke Harvard's ability to enroll any international students.
OUR VIEW : Wisconsin parents should heed 'red alert'
Wisconsin doesn’t have a single county with enough kindergarteners protected from the measles to confidently avoid an outbreak, according to The Economist magazine, citing data from Johns Hopkins University.
Meriter Hospital, nurses union reach tentative agreement
The deal secured wage increases and what the union called “strong contractual language” reflecting safety, security and staffing concerns.
Dr. Zorba Paster: How to address that 'good pain' after exercise
Hydration before the workout is important, too.
Rhys Hoskins, Jackson Chourio combine for 11 RBIs in 17-7 rout of Phillies
Rhys Hoskins hit two homers against his former team, Jackson Chourio homered among his four hits and drove in five runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 17-7.
Donald Trump's military parade ignores needs of veterans | Dennis Harkins
We are approaching Flag Day on June 14. This year, it may be remembered for President Donald Trump's $40 million taxpayer-funded military parade and birthday celebration. We can expect the president to heap praise on our military. He should do…
Republican budget bill ignores the teachings of Jesus Christ | Gary Tribbey
The Republicans feel that tax refunds to the multimillionaires and billionaires are more important than helping the poor with access to food and health care. Seriously, are they not rich enough?
Complicity in Israel's war in Gaza is crushing America's soul | J Denny Weaver
Almost daily in the State Journal, we read about the number of people killed in the ongoing Israeli offensive in Gaza, with the dead now more than 53,000. Further, Israel allows very limited food into Gaza, resulting in what reports…
Cancer research shouldn't be on the chopping block | Robert F. Chapman
I believe Americans care about each other. When we hear that a friend’s family member has just been diagnosed with cancer or a friend has been diagnosed with cancer, we feel for them.
Working-class Donald Trump voters are hurt by benefit cuts | Pamela Midbon
President Donald Trump last year won the majority of voters making less than $50,000 per year, according to exit polls. He also won voters without college degrees.
Court ruling against tariffs damages US trade negotiations | Harry Lepinske
The federal court decision to block President Donald Trump’s tariff game will not only hurt the Trump administration's position in negotiations, but it will also damage the United States.
Shooting of Israeli embassy staffers was a truly heinous act | Gerald and Merle Sternberg
The recent heinous shooting of a young couple who worked at the Israeli embassy in Washington was beyond tragic.
Donald Trump's tariff flip-flops don't instill confidence | John Murphy
President Donald Trump can't seem to make up his mind, and it's driving Wall Street crazy.
Donald Trump's bad budget bill needs a better nickname | Jeffrey Posluszny
I would urge the media to stop referring to President Donald Trump’s budget bill by the moniker that he uses. This only reinforces the deception that Trump tries to perpetuate with his lies.
No tax on tips should include app-based workers | Joe DeRose
I worked for the state of Wisconsin for 30 years. But since retiring, I’ve taken on something new: driving for DoorDash.
Lake Edge neighborhood doesn't need sidewalks | David Ahrens
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and her staff are so obsessed with their notion of “green streets” that they are willing to virtually clear-cut the trees in our neighborhood to realize their ideologically driven vision.
Donald Trump isn't qualified to give address to West Point | Ed Reisch
The West Point honor code states, "A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal or tolerate those who do." This code emphasizes the importance of integrity and character.
Grandchildren need better services, not just less federal debt | Jodi Sherman
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, says he won't vote for President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" because it adds to the debt and will impact his grandchildren. Well, I also have grandkids, and federal debt is only one concern.