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Wisconsin woman fights to save her dog after losing his tongue in accident

Tue, 02/24/2015 - 7:30am
Vanessa Meyer really loves her dogs. Now she’s going to prove it by hand-feeding her tongueless yellow Lab, Doc, for the rest of his life. 

Chris Rickert: 'Pro-business' Republicans push bill to undermine skills businesses need

Tue, 02/24/2015 - 5:35am
Taking an Act 10-like approach to private-sector unions, on the other hand, is a bit of a head-scratcher, as right-to-work could ultimately be counterproductive to the needs of a key Republica…

Right-to-work court battles look tough for unions

Tue, 02/24/2015 - 5:20am
Courts have done little to weaken similar measures in other states.

Badgers men's basketball: Players insist 10-game winning streak not easy

Tue, 02/24/2015 - 4:00am
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — There are two words you won’t hear the members of the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team using to describe the 10-game winning streak.

Badgers men's basketball: UW's Bronson Koenig, Maryland's Melo Trimble pose interesting point guard matchup

Tue, 02/24/2015 - 3:30am
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — When the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball coaching staff watches Maryland freshman Melo Trimble, Bo Ryan and Co. see a point guard playing well beyond his years.

Prep Profile: Morgan McCulloch, Janesville Parker

Tue, 02/24/2015 - 2:00am
Morgan McCulloch is a 10-time letterwinner competing in basketball, cross country and track and field and has compiled a 3.7 GPA. A member of member of National Honor Society, Spanish National…

Prep Profile: Jordan Carlson, Madison La Follette

Tue, 02/24/2015 - 2:00am
Jordan Carlson is a five-time letterwinner competing in football, basketball and baseball and has compiled a 3.64 GPA. His volunteer work includes coaching football at kids camp, working conce…

WIAA boys hockey: Big Eight champion Middleton uses team approach to gear up for sectional test

Mon, 02/23/2015 - 11:15pm
There has been no single standout player, no superstar to save the day.

WIAA girls basketball: Steady improvement makes all the difference for Barneveld's Hannah Whitish

Mon, 02/23/2015 - 11:15pm
In her three years at Barneveld, Hannah Whitish has chased one goal: Never stop improving.

Badgers women's golf: Kimberly Dinh, Michelle Cheung lead the way in Arizona tournament

Mon, 02/23/2015 - 11:15pm
The University of Wisconsin women’s tennis team shot a final-round 289 on Monday — six strokes off its 18-hole record effort set earlier this season — and settled for 10th place at the Westbro…

Prep boys basketball: Peyton Fulkerson's late scoring helps Lodi edge Wisconsin Dells

Mon, 02/23/2015 - 11:15pm
Junior forward Peyton Fulkerson thwarted a late Wisconsin Dells rally with a 3-point basket and a last-second free throw Monday night, giving host Lodi a 47-45 victory in a non-conference boys…

Bucks: Bulls ease to victory in Chicago

Mon, 02/23/2015 - 11:00pm
CHICAGO — The Milwaukee Bucks were schooled by the Chicago Bulls’ board of education on Monday night.

Gary Engberg: Making maple syrup is just down the road

Mon, 02/23/2015 - 10:49pm
How much sap you get out of a tree depends on the method of tapping, the size of the tree, and seasonal differences in the weather. 

Dane County demands improvement plan from operator of troubled Waunakee manure digester

Mon, 02/23/2015 - 8:30pm
The county sends a letter to Clear Horizons stating that if the plan is not met, it will consider the company in violation of both its leases for the county-owned facility.

Andy Baggot: Ivy Martin not satisfied after unprecedented success at Big Ten swim meet

Mon, 02/23/2015 - 8:00pm
The former Madison East standout has bigger goals after going a perfect 7-for-7 at the Big Ten Conference championships.

Right-to-work could be bad for business -- Ed Garvoille

Mon, 02/23/2015 - 6:00pm
The usual pretext given for right-to-work legislation is it liberates the worker from unfair union domination. In fact, it is more likely to weaken or destroy union protection of workers from …

Cartoon about protesters is a fail -- Don Johnson

Mon, 02/23/2015 - 6:00pm
Congratulation to State Journal cartoonist Phil Hands for Saturday's cartoon libeling about a million decent Wisconsin citizens who dared sign the recall petition and participate in legal protests.

Right-to-work needs referendum -- Tom Poppe

Mon, 02/23/2015 - 6:00pm
Do you vote for something because you know you can win, or do you vote for something because you know it is right?

Right-to-work court battles look tough for unions

Mon, 02/23/2015 - 5:48pm
Wisconsin union leaders may not get much help from judges if they file a legal challenge to Republicans' right-to-work provisions, as courts have done little to weaken similar measures in othe…

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