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Chief candidate interviews didn't tackle key crime issues | Andrew Khitsun

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 5:00am
According to Sunday’s article "Finalists talk mental health, drug policing," about interviews with Madison police chief candidates, the question and answer session with finalists fell short of what we citizens are concerned with.

Madison didn't care about saving Ridgeway Avenue trees | Bill Lynch

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 5:00am
While reading the letter to the editor “Thanks for ordinance to preserve Madison's tree canopy” in Sunday’s State Journal, from the co-chairs of the Capitol Neighborhood Tree Protection and Planting Committee, I couldn’t help but wonder where the committee was…

3 Wisconsin men's soccer players to know in 2025 (copy)

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 4:33am
The Badgers fell short of an NCAA Tournament bid after a strong start last season. Here are the players to know for Wisconsin's 2025 season.

3 Wisconsin men's soccer players to know in 2025

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 4:33am
The Badgers fell short of an NCAA Tournament bid after a strong start last season. Here are the players to know for Wisconsin's 2025 season.

How these star players are powering their teams at the Little League World Series (copy)

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 12:00am
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Juan Reyes has thrown two complete-game shutouts for Venezuela. Nevada’s Garrett Gallegos has yet to let an opponent score. Liu Wei-Heng struck out the side in back-to-back innings for Taiwan. Tommy D’Amura generated a hitting frenzy…

Up Next 8-20

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 12:00am
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OTA 8-20

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 12:00am
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Cubs slugger Kyle Tucker gets some rest as he tries to break out of a prolonged slump (copy)

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 12:00am
CHICAGO — Kyle Tucker is trying to break out of a prolonged slump, and the Chicago Cubs are doing whatever they can to help the All-Star outfielder.

NASCAR says Michael Jordan antitrust suit is to force permanent charter no other team has (copy)

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 12:00am
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR argued in its latest court filing that Michael Jordan is suing the stock car series to earn a permanent charter that no other teams possess, and that neither 23XI Racing nor Front Row Motorsports has suffered…

MLB Roundup 8-20

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 12:00am
PHILADELPHIA — J.T. Realmuto hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning, Kyle Schwarber and Bryson Stott also homered and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Seattle Mariners 6-4 on Tuesday night.

Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon eager to keep proving skeptics wrong as he adapts to expanded role (copy)

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 12:00am
GREEN BAY — Green Bay’s Keisean Nixon has heard the criticism about how the Packers’ pass coverage could struggle without departed two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander.

Brewers face Cubs in 2nd game of doubleheader (copy)

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 12:00am
CHICAGO — Jameson Taillon pitched six effective innings in his return from a calf injury, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 on Tuesday night for a sweep of their split doubleheader.

How facing Wisconsin volleyball multiple times led this standout to Madison (copy)

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 12:00am
The Baylor transfer wanted a new experience. Her experience with the Badgers is exceeding her expectations.

Digest 8-20

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 12:00am
CORRECTION

James “Jim” Chab Fillback

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 11:00pm
October 20, 1936 — August 17, 2025

Bernard G. "Bernie" Pellett

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 11:00pm
February 21, 1944 — August 16, 2025

David Oliver Schwenn

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 11:00pm
February 20, 1938 — August 15, 2025

Janet "Sue" Kislia

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 11:00pm
November 11, 1935 — August 16, 2025

Catherine M. Thompson

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 11:00pm
April 27, 1936 — August 14, 2025

Madison police investigating robbery of Near East Side business

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 4:22pm
Police were dispatched to a business on the 700 Block of East Washington Avenue after staff called 911 around 4:30 p.m. Friday.

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