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Rock 'n' roller Brad Schimel was gracious in defeat | Tom Yager

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 5:00am
Kudos to Judge Brad Schimel for being gracious in defeat. Though both campaigns for Wisconsin Supreme Court were heated by outside influencers, I was happy to see a respectful concession speech followed by a jam session.

Race for Madison's City Council was an inspiring experience | Lisa Veldran

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 5:00am
Though the April 1 election did not bring the outcome I hoped for, I am filled with gratitude — for my family, friends and every single supporter who believed in my vision for District 10. Running my campaign for the…

Election results were a rebuke of Elon Musk's antics | Rick Larson

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 5:00am
When Judge Susan Crawford won the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court, it sent a clear message that Wisconsin voters are sick of the craziness brought on by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

America would benefit from compulsory service program | Dennis McKinley

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 5:00am
I agree with Chris Talgo's recent column, "Compulsory rule would promote unity, purpose," regarding compulsory national service. But I would go with what radio personality Bruce Williams proposed years ago. As I remember, he suggested that all high school graduates…

Wisconsin's private colleges are solid investment in future | Eric Fulcomer

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 5:00am
I am writing in response to the March 23 article "Colleges adapting — or dying," about the issues facing Wisconsin’s private, independent colleges. I want to point out some important ways that our institutions are playing a critical role in…

Justice-elect Susan Crawford must be fair judge for everyone | Thomas Willan

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 5:00am
Now that the Wisconsin Supreme Court election is over, it is time for all the justices of the court to uphold the law.

Relying on bikes and buses only works for the privileged in Madison | Joel Miner

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 5:00am
Madison's vision for transit means reducing reliance on cars in favor of buses and bikes. I'm a bleeding-heart liberal, but this is nonsense.

Cutting Social Security staff will harm recipients | Mark Landmark

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 5:00am
With staffing at the Social Security Administration at a 50-year low, according to critics, and with workloads increasing, the Trump administration has announced a plan to cut Social Security staff and services dramatically.

Donald Trump's national security team is either cavalier or clueless | Mark Quinn

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 5:00am
The messages on the Signal group chat that exploded recently about the military exercise against the Houthis in Yemen exposed the Trump administration to be either shamelessly cavalier or dangerously clueless in its approach to our national security.

Scoreboard: Local sports

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 12:00am
Local sports

Digest 4-6

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PRO GOLF

Up Next 4-6

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BREWERS Day Time TV

On the Air 4-6

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TV Radio

NCAA men's Final Four roundup

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 12:00am
SAN ANTONIO — Walter Clayton Jr. scored 34 points and Florida beat Southeastern Conference rival Auburn 79-73 in the Final Four on Saturday night, sending the Gators to the national championship game for the first time since their titles in…

Josephine J. Rodgerson

Sat, 04/05/2025 - 11:00pm
September 10, 1932 - March 22, 2025

Robert "Bob" McChesney

Sat, 04/05/2025 - 11:00pm
December 22, 1952 - March 25, 2025

Dr. Charles Edward Nahn Jr.

Sat, 04/05/2025 - 11:00pm
September 10, 1933 - March 31, 2025

Lois Amble

Sat, 04/05/2025 - 11:00pm
October 15, 1927—April 3, 2025

Ruth A. Crennell

Sat, 04/05/2025 - 11:00pm
February 6, 1932—March 27, 2025

John Joseph Brendler Sr.

Sat, 04/05/2025 - 11:00pm
January 6, 1937—April 2, 2025

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