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Affirmative action casts shadow on its recipients -- Samuel Smith

Sun, 01/21/2024 - 5:00am
Many years ago in discussing affirmative action with a Black friend, she told me that if she needed surgery and had a choice of a Black or white surgeon, with no other information, she would choose the white one. She…

Legal marijuana is safer than many alternatives -- Jesse Christianson

Sun, 01/21/2024 - 5:00am
People seek out different therapies to help them navigate and enjoy their lives the best way they know how. Some people simply want to feel "normal" again, similar to how most of us feel when we want our morning caffeine…

Legislation can help stop human trafficking -- Kathy Lawler

Sun, 01/21/2024 - 5:00am
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

Wisconsin football lands 2025 commitment from 4-star defensive back

Sun, 01/21/2024 - 4:45am
Another recent visitor to Wisconsin decided to become a Badger. Here's what to know about the four-star projected safety.

3 stars, 3 observations from Wisconsin women's hockey's rout of Minnesota State

Sun, 01/21/2024 - 4:30am
The Badgers women's hockey team ran its winning streak to seven with another big performance from Casey O'Brien.

Madison, developer near deal to create first-ever youth-oriented housing

Sat, 01/20/2024 - 5:55am
Madison would deliver a city-owned parcel for $1 and provide a $2 million deferred loan to create a roughly $17.2 million, five-story, youth-centered housing project on the South Side.

St. Bernard to become new cathedral for Diocese of Madison

Sat, 01/20/2024 - 5:50am
The Diocese of Madison has been without a cathedral since 2005, when St. Raphael was destroyed by fire.

Wisconsin Republicans propose 14-week abortion ban

Sat, 01/20/2024 - 5:50am
The bill is legislative Republicans' latest response to an issue that has troubled them politically.

Polzin: Packers quarterback Jordan Love's secret to his success? 'Same attitude every single day'

Sat, 01/20/2024 - 5:45am
Packers quarterback Jordan Love threw 18 touchdowns passes over the last eight regular seasons. A closer look at what led to his turnaround from a slow start.

How Jordan Love’s ability to run ‘The Matt LaFleur Offense’ has changed Packers' game

Sat, 01/20/2024 - 5:40am
With Jordan Love and Matt LaFleur on the same page, the Packers' offense differs from past years.

How to watch the Packers at the 49ers in the NFC divisional round

Sat, 01/20/2024 - 5:35am
Green Bay will be looking to reach the NFC championship game with a win against San Francisco. Here's how to watch, updated odds and more.

Paying more for the same procedure? It could be the facility fee

Sat, 01/20/2024 - 5:30am
UW Health and other health care systems charge the fees at hospital-owned clinics but not at clinics owned by doctors.

Most snowmobile trails still closed in northern Wisconsin

Sat, 01/20/2024 - 5:30am
A lack of snow continues to hamper winter tourism as only Sawyer County has open trails, although conditions are reportedly poor.

Dane County Board gets long-disputed jail project across the finish line with $27.7M funding boost

Sat, 01/20/2024 - 5:30am
The closure of yet another budget shortfall will allow construction on the Downtown facility to begin in the coming months.

Polzin: Unreal scoring outbursts from guard elevate Wisconsin men's basketball's offense

Sat, 01/20/2024 - 5:25am
The Badgers were missing an ingredient to their offense, and the senior has added extra flavor to an already potent attack.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's bounce back win vs. Indiana

Sat, 01/20/2024 - 5:20am
The Badgers got off to a sluggish start but turned it on to stay atop the Big Ten standings. Here's what stood out.

Polzin: What I liked and didn't like from Wisconsin men's basketball's win over Indiana

Sat, 01/20/2024 - 5:20am
The Badgers needed to win on Friday ahead of a critical stretch. There was plenty to like in a win over the Hoosiers.

Update on key Wisconsin men's basketball rotation guard's injury vs. Indiana

Sat, 01/20/2024 - 5:20am
A key rotation player who had a strong performance in Friday's win over Indiana exited early. Here's what we know.

Watch: Indiana player ejected for flagrant foul on Wisconsin men's basketball starter

Sat, 01/20/2024 - 5:20am
Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit had erupted as the primary scorer in the second half, and then he was hit while waiting for the ball to be put in play.

3 stars, 3 observations from Wisconsin women's hockey's comeback win at Minnesota State

Sat, 01/20/2024 - 4:45am
The Badgers had a shaky start but recovered to defeat Minnesota State for the 15th straight time.

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