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5 high school boys track and field stars of the week: May 22 edition

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 5:03am
Many athletes had productive efforts at Big Eight Conference meet this past week. Vote for your favorite to be crowned this week's Supernova.

Federal program cuts would devastate Wisconsin | Nancy Stencil

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 5:00am
Congress is proposing $880 billion in cuts to the federal budget. The potential cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will be devastating for over 1 million Wisconsinites.

Sen. Sarah Keyeski is the kind of leader constituents wanted | Nancy Long

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 5:00am
I supported state Sen. Sarah Keyeski’s campaign, and I’m deeply appreciative that she’s already fulfilling her promises.

How can Walmart eat cost of Donald Trump's beautiful tariffs? | Craig Piersma

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 5:00am
President Donald Trump has stated repeatedly that his tariffs pose no threat to consumers, retailers, wholesalers and others, and that the cost will be borne by foreign countries.

AI data centers wreak havoc on environment | Nathan Dombeck

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 5:00am
It seems you can't take two steps these days without tripping over AI. Artificial intelligence is billed as the solution to all of our problems: It will write your emails and your term papers. It will speed your internet searches…

5 high school softball stars of the week: May 22 edition

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 4:37am
Big bats and pitching highlight this week's standout players. Vote for your favorite as the Supernova.

5 high school girls track and field stars of the week: May 22 edition

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 4:03am
This week's 5 stars include athletes delivering big results for their teams in conference championship meets. Vote for your favorite as the Supernova.

5 high school lacrosse stars of the week: May 21 edition

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 12:00am
Sam Genin has been a beacon of consistency and tenacity for the Verona girls lacrosse team her entire career.

NCAA champion takes over as Wisconsin swimming and diving coach

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 12:00am
The University of Wisconsin has hired a former NCAA champion and 10-time All-American to be its next swimming and diving coach.

USA Hockey's Hilary Knight tells USA Today 2026 Winter Games will be her 5th and final Olympics

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 12:00am
Hilary Knight is preparing to make the 2026 Milan Winter Games her fifth and final Olympics, the face of U.S. women’s hockey told USA Today on Tuesday.

Wisconsin football to start 2026 season on special day at Lambeau Field

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 12:00am
The University of Wisconsin football program’s 2026 season opener, played in a historic NFL stadium, will take place on a Sunday.

IndyCar explores independent governance after Penske cheating scandal

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 12:00am
INDIANAPOLIS — IndyCar is exploring the creation of an independent governing body absent of any Roger Penske employees in the wake of the Team Penske cheating scandal ahead of the Indianapolis 500.

Tigers keep rolling past Cards

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 12:00am
ST. LOUIS — Spencer Torkelson had a pair of hits, walked twice and drove in a run to help the Tigers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Wednesday for Detroit’s 15th win in its past 20 games.

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Spike Lee on the collision of his two passions, the Knicks and cinema, in Cannes

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 12:00am
CANNES, France — There’s no sufficient way of explaining what it’s like to be around Spike Lee, but his new film, “Highest 2 Lowest” comes pretty close.

NFL teams can keep using the tush push after ban proposal fails at owners meetings

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 12:00am
NFL owners narrowly failed to pass a proposal to prohibit the tush push. The fate of the short-yardage strategy was on the agenda at their spring meetings. The ban on offensive players from pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping or encircling a…

Edward J. Hornung

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 11:00pm
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Sharon L. Gard

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 11:00pm
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