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U.S. Championship Cheese Contest returns and entries continue to grow
Held every other year since 1981, this year's three-day contest features 2,414 entries from 31 states but a Wisconsin cheese hasn't won best in show since 2017.
Can greasy pizza boxes be recycled? Here's the definitive answer
Madison and Pellitteri Waste Systems, which serves most of the area outside of the city, agree on the new recommendation.
Harley-Davidson Q4 results miss analysts’ expectations
The Milwaukee-based motorcycle maker reported a fourth-quarter loss of $116.9 million, or 93 cents per share, on revenue of $687.6 million.
Hands on Wisconsin: Donald Trump's terrible tariffs will turn up inflation
President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs against our largest trading partners, Canada, Mexico and China.
Unable to access federal funding, Head Start preschools in Wisconsin forced to close
The National Centers for Learning Excellence, which serves more than 200 children and their families in the Milwaukee area, was set to reopen Wednesday, a day after the money materialized.
7 girls basketball players who play lockdown defense
From rim protectors to guards who are quick on their feet, here are seven girls basketball players who excel on the defensive end.
5 high school hockey stars of the week: Feb. 5 edition
Two conference title-clinching hat tricks and a rare feat highlighted last week's high school boys and girls hockey action. Vote for your favorite performance.
Children's books hooked Jerry Jordan on painting. Now, he's come full circle
The Madison artist and New York Times best-selling author Pat Zietlow Miller have teamed up for “Unstoppable John: How John Lewis Got His Library Card — and Helped Change History”.
More butter and cheese in Paoli as Seven Acre Dairy buys in to Landmark Creamery
Landmark Creamery has moved its cafe and retail operations into Seven Acre Dairy and hopes to grow its cheese and butter production.
Polzin: Why 'chatter don't matter' to Wisconsin men's basketball team
The Badgers have exceeded preseason expectations in the Big Ten this season. The latest example of that was a convincing win over the conference's biggest underachiever.
Wisconsin sophomore dominates rematch with Indiana 7-footer who 'embarrassed' Badgers last season
Nolan Winter was humbled the last time he faced Oumar Ballo, who was a center for Arizona during Winter's freshman year at Wisconsin. But the sophomore thrived with another chance at one of the first dominating forces he's faced.
Closing our borders won't make America great again | James Dunbar
The Statue of Liberty stands tall as she has watched over New York Harbor since 1886. But is it time to take it down?
Support the Trump administration's deportation of criminals | Dave Glomp
The federal government has begun its apprehension and deportation of criminals who entered the country illegally. The primary agencies working on this problem nationwide are the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, the U.S. Marshals Service, the Bureau of Alcohol and…
Democrats should unite with saner parts of Republican Party | Stefanie Moritz
The Democratic Party is, according to many sources, in disarray and unsure how to effectively counter the chaos and onslaught it faces from Trumpism.
DeForest state champion swimmer commits to Big Ten program
The top freestyle swimmer in Division 1 this year drew interest from multiple Big Ten programs.
5 high school boys swimming stars of the week: Feb. 5 edition
Multiple event wins leading the way to team wins and a personal best time highlighted last week's high school boys swimming action. Vote for your favorite performance.
Eileen Lau
September 21, 1927 - January 28, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Brintin Stumpf
December 8, 1931 - February 1, 2025
Gillian Francis “Gil” Grover
August 7, 1948 - February 1, 2025