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Wisconsin should invest more in early childhood education | Cara Erickson

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 5:00am
At the Aldo Leopold Nature Center in Monona, we work every day with children and families. We know firsthand how essential high-quality child care is to a child’s development, a parent’s peace of mind and the health of our communities.…

Alzheimer's research deserves more federal funding | Dana Nielsen

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 5:00am
The prevalence and cost of Alzheimer’s disease are rising. The Alzheimer’s Association 2025 facts and figures report shows, for the first time, the number of people with Alzheimer’s disease in America is more than 7 million. The national cost of…

5 high school girls soccer stars of the week: May 20 edition

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 4:37am
Several area teams extended their winning streaks during the past week of high school girls soccer action. Vote for your favorite area athlete to be crowned this week's Supernova.

Angel Cabrera wins rain-delayed Traditions for first senior major title

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 12:00am
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Angel Cabrera rolled in a 6-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th hole Monday morning to complete an 8-under 64, and it proved to be a winner in the rain-delayed Regions Tradition that gave the Argentine his…

How Wisconsin track and field athletes fared on Day 3 of the Big Ten Outdoor Championships

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 12:00am
The University of Wisconsin men’s and women’s track and field teams ended their time at the Big Ten Outdoor Championships strong on Sunday.

Not so Penske Perfect: Indy 500 rocked by another cheating scandal by marquee team

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 12:00am
INDIANAPOLIS — As the latest round of Team Penske cheating allegations swirled through Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the president of the IndyCar team stood outside the garage to address the illegal modifications discovered on two of its cars.

Reds keep rolling against Pirates

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 12:00am
PITTSBURGH — Austin Hays had three hits and two RBIs, and scored the go-ahead run on Monday night as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 for their fifth consecutive victory.

Digest

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 12:00am
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Tue, 05/20/2025 - 12:00am
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Tue, 05/20/2025 - 12:00am
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Jack Harry Gregory

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 11:00pm
October 29, 1927 - May 14, 2025

Kevin John Schell

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 11:00pm
BARABOO—Kevin John Schell, age 60, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital with family by his side.

William Contreras delivers in the clutch for Brewers in series opener against Orioles

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 10:30pm
Contreras has gone 9 of 16 over his last five games, but one of his biggest moments came at just the right time on Monday night in Milwaukee.

Orioles interim manager's Milwaukee memories include watching his dad get in a brawl

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 6:57pm
Tony Mansolino’s first road game as Baltimore’s interim manager comes in the city where his dad worked as a Brewers coach for a couple of seasons in the late 1990s.

More questions than answers after 'emergency situation' at UW-Platteville

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 6:15pm
Police would not say what the "isolated incident" entailed, whether a weapon was used or what happened to the people involved.

Correction for Tuesday 5/20

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 4:08pm
Senior housing has 103 units

Stocks, bonds and the dollar drift

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 3:45pm
NEW YORK — After recovering from an initial jolt, U.S. stocks, bonds and the value of the U.S. dollar drifted through a quiet Monday following the latest reminder that the U.S government may be hurtling toward an unsustainable mountain of…

Obituary index for Tue., May 20

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 3:34pm
GREGORY, Jack Harry, 97

'Sesame Street' moves in with Netflix, but will stay on PBS

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 2:30pm
NEW YORK — Netflix threw “Sesame Street” a line with a new streaming deal that offers the popular children’s staple a broad reach while keeping it on its longstanding home, PBS, at the same time, the companies announced Monday.

Supreme Court allows Trump to strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 2:26pm
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially exposing them to deportation.

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