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Hold both Judge Hannah Dugan and Donald Trump accountable | Jeff Virchow
    Why were so many Republicans quick to pounce on Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan after she directed a defendant in her courtroom to leave by a particular door to avoid a confrontation with agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs…  
Finding factory workers is a struggle in Wisconsin | Valerie Leffler
    Bringing factories and jobs back to America sounds admirable. But how are we going to staff them?  
Donald Trump as pope image is offensive to Catholics | Patty Krafcheck
    A few days ago, a digitally altered image of President Donald Trump dressed as the pope appeared on several social media platforms. In this moment, as Catholics around the world are grieving the death of Pope Francis and the church…  
Donald Trump's policies could restrict American innovation | Markus Fasel
    The U.S. has always been known as a global force for innovation. It ranks third for patents held per capita. Sizable research budgets attracted the brightest minds from around the world.  
5 high school softball stars of the week: May 8 edition
    Efficient efforts at the plate and standout pitching performances highlight this week's stars. Vote for your favorite stat line of the week to crown the supernova.  
Here are the Wisconsin track and field athletes to know as the postseason approaches
    Several Badgers athletes have their names in the school record books from dominant outdoor performances this season. They'll look to build upon those as the postseason begins soon.  
NHL Roundup for 5-8 print
    TORONTO — Mitch Marner scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the Toronto Maple Maple Leafs beat the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series.  
NBA Roundup for 5-8 print
    BOSTON — Mikal Bridges scored all of his 14 points in the fourth quarter before making his second straight game-clinching steal, and the New York Knicks overcame a 20-point deficit again to beat the Boston Celtics 91-90 on Wednesday night…  
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MLB Roundup 5-8
    ST. LOUIS — Sonny Gray pitched seven innings of two-hit ball, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the slumping Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 on Wednesday for their fifth straight victory.  
Sliding mitts are baseball's 'must-have,' even if at youth levels, they're all fashion, no function (copy)
    PITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen hasn’t had the conversation with 7-year-old son Steel yet, but the Pittsburgh Pirates star knows it’s probably coming at some point.  
'Hands tied': Athletes left in dark as NCAA settlement leaves murky future for non-revenue sports (copy)
    The $2.8 billion NCAA settlement awaiting final approval from a federal judge is touted as a solution for thousands of athletes to finally get the money they deserve and provide some clarity to recruiting. For some, it’s too late.  
No new answers in death of man who drove into Cottage Grove family
    An autopsy was scheduled for Thursday in the death of the Cottage Grove man.  
Victim, suspect identified in fatal stabbing at Fitchburg bar
    The stabbing is the latest of several violent incidents reported at Monkeyshines Bar and Grill since 2021.  
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    Woman arrested after prison staff threatened  
Wisconsin football adds transfer portal receiver with big-play prowess
    The Badgers had two receivers leave in the transfer portal this spring, but added one Wednesday that's proven he can provide explosiveness.  
Wall Street climbs in choppy trading after Fed warns of rising risks for economy, holds rates steady (copy)
    NEW YORK — U.S. stocks ticked higher Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left its main interest alone, as widely expected, but also warned about rising risks for the U.S. economy.  
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden cancels votes, virtual roundtable after receiving threatening letter
    U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden will miss today's votes and reschedule his virtual town hall after receiving a credible threat targeting his family. The letter was delivered to his D.C. office and was reported to authorities.  







