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DeForest residents petition to recall village trustee who allegedly stalked, harassed foes

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 7:40am
The petition must be signed by 25% of the 5,567 DeForest residents who voted in the most recent gubernatorial election, a minimum of 1,392, to trigger a special election.

Anthem patients keep access to UW Health under new agreement

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 7:35am
The multi-year contract promises uninterrupted access for Anthem members to “high-quality, affordable health care."

Busy Olin Park boat launch closed amid search for missing boater on Lake Monona

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 7:15am
Olin Park is at 1156 Olin-Turville Court, off John Nolen Drive on the south side of Lake Monona.

Changes to financial aid pose 'significant barriers' to higher education, Wisconsin leaders say

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 7:10am
"Taken together (this bill) would significantly restrict student opportunities, increase costs for students and reduce the ability of colleges and universities to fulfill their educational missions ..." one leader said.

Madison residents invited to share photos, videos for documentary on city

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 7:00am
The film, which is scheduled to be released statewide in 2027, is the latest installment in PBS Wisconsin’s historical series, Wisconsin Hometown Stories.

Dane County Memorial Day events, closures

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 6:40am
Here's where local communities will be holding their parades, ceremonies and meals.

La Crosse science center deserves state funding | James Beeby

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 6:30am
A good walk provides a great opportunity to listen and learn.

Who's responsible for aviation mess? Sean Duffy says it's everyone but him | Michael Hiltzik

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 6:00am
Picking out the worst performer among President Donald Trump's Cabinet appointees is a tough job — it's a competitive race, after all — but Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy deserves to be in the running.

Buc-ee's remains in play in DeForest, but it may need state money

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 5:45am
The massive travel plaza is proposed for the intersection of Highway V and Interstate 39/90/94, but millions of dollars are needed to improve on and off ramps.

How area high school softball teams navigate the cat-and-mouse game of base stealing

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 5:35am
There are several intricacies involved in a stolen-base attempt that most viewers don't notice, and it's those details that make a clash between runner and defense all the more enticing.

5 high school boys tennis stars of the week: May 23 edition

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 5:03am
This week's stars include players who are making deep runs in their conference tournaments. Vote for your favorite performance of the week.

Complaints about traffic contributed to tragic death | Dave Stecher

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 5:00am
We are all responsible for the death of cyclist and beloved former Watertown music teacher Tom Heninger. We all had a part to play, and we did it as efficiently as possible.

Rep. Mark Born's critique of Tony Evers' veto was disingenuous | Jacob Moskowitz

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 5:00am
The May 15 letter to the editor "Evers' 400-year veto is an abuse of power" by U.S. Rep. Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam, rings hollow.

Americans deserve to know who was running the Biden administration | Dave Glomp

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 5:00am
It’s finally time to get an answer to the question many were asking during the Biden administration, “Who was running our country?”

5 high school boys golf stars of the week: May 23 edition

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 4:37am
There were several stronger performers at the Madison City Tournament this week who carded impressive scores. Vote for your favorite effort from the tournament to crown the Supernova.

Denmark stuns Canada, US beats Finland to reach semifinals at ice hockey worlds

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 12:00am
HERNING, Denmark — Nick Olesen scored with 49 seconds left and Denmark stunned Canada 2-1 at the ice hockey world championship Thursday to advance to the semifinals.

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

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 12:00am
Many athletes had productive efforts at Big Eight Conference meet this past week. Vote for your favorite to be crowned this week's Supernova.

French Open 2025: The certainty Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek brought to Paris is missing now

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 12:00am
PARIS — For quite some time, there’s usually been a sense of certainty at the French Open.

Haliburton might be seizing reputation as NBA's top closer like Pacers seized Game 1 from Knicks

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 12:00am
Jalen Brunson has the award voted to the NBA’s best clutch player and landed the endorsement of Reggie Miller, one of basketball’s famed finishers. He had earned the reputation as the league’s top closer in this postseason.

Pulisic among the US staters to miss CONCACAF Gold Cup, last competitive matches before World Cup

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 12:00am
NEW YORK — Christian Pulisic is among a slew of regular starters who will be missing when the United States plays in next month’s CONCACAF Gold Cup, another blow for a team coming off dismal performances at the Copa America…

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