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Lake floods fishing pier in this week's You Toon caption contest

Sat, 07/06/2024 - 4:15pm
Fill in the caption with a clever quip by Wednesday and win publication of your line with the cartoon in next Sunday’s newspaper. You’ll also receive a signed print of the cartoon by artist Phil Hands.

Another former Wisconsin volleyball player returning to Madison professionally

Sat, 07/06/2024 - 1:09pm
A third former Badgers player will play professionally in Madison, and hope to get back to an All-American level.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece beat Luka Doncic, Slovenia to reach Olympic qualifying final

Sat, 07/06/2024 - 11:56am
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 13 points in 21 minutes to help Greece eliminate Mavericks star Luka Doncic and Slovenia and move within one win of reaching the Paris Games.

Mendota Marsh: Oscar and Lewis discuss Biden's bad debate

Sat, 07/06/2024 - 6:40am
Oscar Fox and Lewis Crane discuss Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance in this week's Mendota Marsh.

Man shot to death in Columbus was owner of popular restaurant

Sat, 07/06/2024 - 5:55am
A 22-year-old Columbus man is jailed awaiting a court appearance on a first-degree intentional homicide charge in the shooting death of Jose De Fuentes Hernandez early Thursday.

Brewers' latest grand slam not enough to down Dodgers in series opener

Sat, 07/06/2024 - 12:05am
The newest addition to Milwaukee's pitching staff turned in a strong outing in his Brewers debut as the offensive fireworks continued, but the Dodgers delivered a decisive blow late.

Biden says he's 'staying in the race' as he scrambles to save candidacy and sits for ABC interview

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 5:33pm
"Let me say this as clearly as I can: I'm staying in the race," Biden said at the start of a make-or-break series of appearances and interviews this weekend.

'I'm staying in the race,' Joe Biden thunders at Wisconsin rally

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 3:15pm
At a campaign rally in Madison, Biden gave supporters the pledge many were waiting to hear — and others, perhaps, were dreading.

Dan Lenz and Rashawn Davis: Don't dilute the right of young people in Wisconsin to vote

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 1:09pm
The 26th Amendment was ratified and made part of the Constitution on July 1, 1971. It lowered the voting age to 18 and sought to prevent interference with the rights of younger Americans to vote.

5 things to know about President Joe Biden’s visit to Madison Friday

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 12:35pm
Five key things to know about President Joe Biden's fifth visit to Wisconsin, which comes amid calls from within his party to step aside after a paltry debate performance.

Owners of Mariner's Inn, Betty Lou Cruises to retire in 2025

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 12:25pm
They announced their retirement more than a year in advance because they want their patrons to celebrate Mariner’s Inn and Betty Lou Cruises.

Garage fire does $200,000 damage at Sun Prairie home, authorities say

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 12:20pm
No one was injured and the cause of the fire is under investigation, authorities said.

Wisconsin Supreme Court reverses previous decision, allows absentee ballot drop boxes

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 11:44am
The 4-3 ruling overturns the previous conservative majority's two-year-old ruling that essentially barred the use of absentee ballot drop boxes in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin women's basketball star returning to court with USA Basketball

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 11:37am
The Badgers' star had offseason knee surgery and is set to return to the court, though not immediately in a Wisconsin uniform.

Legislature can't block conservation funds, Wisconsin Supreme Court rules

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 11:28am
The Legislature's Republican-controlled budget committee violated the Wisconsin Constitution by blocking funds for land stewardship projects, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.

11 Madison-area places where you can watch movies outside this summer

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 11:20am
From city parks to drive-in theaters, here are 11 places showing outdoor films this summer.

Fire does $269,000 damage to Janesville business, authorities say

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 9:55am
The cause of the fire at 261 E. Memorial Drive is under investigation.

Illinois man dies from injuries suffered in Vernon County motorcycle crash, authorities say

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 8:25am
The motorcyclist was wearing eye protection, but no helmet, authorities said.

31 places to get creative in Madison

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 8:15am
Learn to dance in one night, make your own art or sample a delicious cooking class.

Man arrested after pointing gun at vehicle in road-rage incident, Fitchburg police say

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 7:40am
No injuries were reported in the incident Thursday night.

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