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Student debt relief plan isn't fair to responsible borrowers -- Kathleen Statz

Sun, 10/08/2023 - 5:00am
President Joe Biden's debt relief plan is another government program for which the users do not have to be responsible for their choices. To see that such users have hung onto this debt indefinitely and now be forgiven for it…

Madison's next superintendent must be true educator -- Donna Silver

Sun, 10/08/2023 - 5:00am
I wonder why excellence in school sports is lauded. Excellence in the arts is also lauded, but to a lesser degree. By contrast, excellence in academics is often ignored or labeled elitist. Not nearly enough attention is given to the…

Donald Trump won't leave office if he's reelected in 2024 -- Rex Tilley

Sun, 10/08/2023 - 5:00am
I don't think the American people will reelect former President Donald Trump. But then again, he still has the support of many misguided individuals.

Madison needs to start living within its means -- Jean Tretow-Schmitz

Sun, 10/08/2023 - 5:00am
After reading the news about the Madison mayor's operating budget for 2024 and the distressing forecast for 2025, I question the continued new spending proposed for projects such as the Public Market.

3 stars, 3 things we learned in Wisconsin's win over Augustana in Mike Hastings' debut

Sat, 10/07/2023 - 9:40pm
The Badgers scored on their first shot of the season and got a shutout from Kyle McClellan to win their opener.

How Wisconsin football win proves Tanner Mordecai 'best quarterback you could have for your team'

Sat, 10/07/2023 - 9:28pm
Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai's calm reaction to bad snaps, drops and fumbles drew praise from his teammates. His steady, smart effort made the difference in the Badgers' win over Rutgers.

Polzin: Ricardo Hallman's dominant stretch began at his lowest moment with Wisconsin football

Sat, 10/07/2023 - 9:27pm
Ricardo Hallman returned an interception 95 yards for a touchdown in the Badgers' win over Rutgers. He's come a long way since losing his starting job 51 weeks ago.

3 things that stood out from No. 1 Wisconsin volleyball's win at Illinois

Sat, 10/07/2023 - 9:25pm
A tweaked starting lineup, performances from the middle blockers and a focus on serving helped the unbeaten Badgers.

Troy Vincent proud to represent Wisconsin football, and all Badgers, in Hall of Fame

Sat, 10/07/2023 - 9:10pm
The Badgers celebrated a legendary cornerback who will enter the College Football Hall of Fame in December.

Leading receiver emerges in Wisconsin's Air Raid offense with hopes of getting better

Sat, 10/07/2023 - 8:45pm
Will Pauling set a career high in catches and is the team's leading receiver in that category and yards. He feels the best is yet to come.

Verona grad ensures Wisconsin football's running game doesn't stumble

Sat, 10/07/2023 - 8:15pm
An Air Raid offense with two power running backs? That's the Badgers thanks to Verona grad Jackson Acker stepping in for the injured Chez Mellusi.

Camera man who took 'vicious blow' during Wisconsin football game 'totally rolling with' attention

Sat, 10/07/2023 - 8:12pm
A videographer from Wisconsin was left laughing after he ended up getting more attention than he expected after an errant pass during the Badgers football game hit him.

Polzin: Bad snaps and fumbles drag down Wisconsin football grades in win vs. Rutgers

Sat, 10/07/2023 - 4:38pm
The Wisconsin football team's offense struggled with errant snaps and two fumbles kept the Badgers from blowing out Rutgers. Here's how columnist Jim Polzin graded Wisconsin's effort in the win.

Chair of Madison police civilian oversight board believes she was targeted in drive-by shooting

Sat, 10/07/2023 - 2:57pm
"I'd like to think this was an extreme case of road rage but it felt much more than just some warning shots. Someone actually tried to kill me," she said.

How it looked as Wisconsin's 7th NCAA banner went up at LaBahn Arena

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 8:05pm
Most of the Badgers team that won the 2023 NCAA women's hockey championship was on the ice to watch another banner get raised.

Packers' David Bakhtiari on knee odyssey: ‘When it rains it pours'

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 7:35pm
All-Pro veteran tackle David Bakhtiari gave a sobering update on his knee problems.

Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court justice rejects GOP call to recuse on redistricting cases

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 7:25pm
Justice Janet Protasiewicz's decision to remain on the cases increases the chance that Republicans may proceed with the unprecedented step of impeaching her.

Here are the Week 8 Madison-area high school football scores and Week 9 schedule

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 6:40pm
Get the latest scores and results from high school football games in the Madison area.

Madison police searching for 17-year-old who choked, hit woman

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 4:30pm
The incident happened shortly before 2:30 p.m. Thursday near East Towne Mall, police said.

Muscoda-area man killed in head-on crash in Lone Rock

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 3:56pm
The crash on Highway 130 south of Highway 133 occurred about 4 p.m. Thursday, the Iowa County Sheriff's office said.

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