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Wisconsin volleyball's 'crazy play' requires repeated viewings — even for the athlete behind it
The junior middle blocker who sparked a turnaround with her stunning effort has become increasingly impactful down the stretch this season. Here's a look at her latest contribution.
What to know about Wisconsin volleyball's Elite Eight showdown with top rival
The Badgers are fired up for their nationally televised showdown in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday in Nebraska. Here's what you should know about the match "everybody wanted."
Garden calendar | For the week of Dec. 15
Tips for your flowers, trees and shrubs.
OUR VIEW: Trump loves 1 thing Madison needs more of
The two political opposites should agree to agree
Hands on Wisconsin: How the Grinch stole Wisconsin's athletes
The University of Wisconsin-Madison football team had a pretty lousy season on the field, and the offseason is shaping up to be just as bad. Several of the program's top players have fled to other schools, often for more lucrative…
Empty Stocking Club donors, volunteers bring joys of Christmas to 8,000 kids
Roughly 8,000 toys were distributed to 2,550 families through the Empty Stocking Club, according to Executive Director Lynn Wood.
Marc Thiessen: How Trump can deliver for working-class voters
Donald Trump won over millions of new working-class voters with his promises to eliminate taxes on tips, overtime pay and Social Security income, and to create a new tax credit for family caregivers. He does not have to wait months…
3 things to expect from Wisconsin football's new offense
A look into Badgers offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes' successes and failures that could shape Wisconsin's offense.
Dr. Zorba Paster: Recognize the signs of a fentanyl overdose
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Continue outreach and funding for PFAS cleanup | Cristina Carvajal and Steve Maurice
We applaud Public Health Madison and Dane County for investing funds in PFAS outreach this year.
It's time to elect a new government in Israel | Gerald and Merle Sternberg
We love Israel, and we believe the current coalition government failed to protect Israelis who were murdered by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7, 2023. It has failed and neglected to bring about a temporary cease fire and free hostages who…
Madison's 20 mph speed limit treats taxpayers like children | John Fons
Madison's mayor and her "Comedy Central" City Council have come up with another one. Stop me if you've heard it before: a 20-mph speed limit throughout Madison residential districts.
Madison needs more enforcement to limit reckless driving | Marla Maeder
Madison plans to lower speed limits, as explained in Monday's State Journal article "20 mph limits set to expand this winter." This might actually work in some neighborhoods. But from what I can see on Whitney Way, it has only…
Don't let petty political leaders redefine your reality | Wayne Shockley
The worst thing that President-elect Donald Trump has done is to lead intelligent, educated people to deny reality. He insists his followers believe that he won the 2020 elections, when in reality he did not. He insists they believe the…
Rooftops are better for solar panels | Lynette Miller
I’m writing in response to Michael Vickerman’s column in Thursday's Wisconsin State Journal, “Solar farm will boost clean energy and conservation.”
We need the golden rule to bring our country back together | David Singer
In these times with so many differences pulling people apart, something needs to change to bring this country back together in a peaceful way. For a change and to get in the spirit of the season, try the easier yoke…
What kind of charity care seizes a patients' only source of income? | Mark Davis
Federal law requires hospitals to have a financial assistance program to maintain tax exempt status. Under UW Health’s program, patients whose annual family income is less than three times the federal poverty guideline qualify faor a 100% discount.
Democrats should try listening to voters for a change | David J Rizzo
It's the season for giving. So in the spirit of the season, I offer advice to the Democratic Party. Start asking voters, “What do you think?” Stop telling voters, “Here’s what you should think.”
Dropping cases against Donald Trump feels like justice denied | J. Denny Weaver
I'm surely not the only one experiencing frustration, even anger, at seeing the federal cases against President-elect Donald Trump dismissed.