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Fire closes East Elementary School in Jefferson, authorities say

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 6:35am
All other Jefferson schools will be open Tuesday, the district said in a statement on its Facebook page.

Presidential candidate Bob La Follette sought veto power for Congress a century ago

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 6:00am
This State Journal editorial ran on Sept. 10., 1924:

Wisconsin native is biking 4,600 miles to help families with hospitalized kids

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 5:55am
Jeff Bekos stopped in Madison as part of an effort to raise $5 million for the Ronald McDonald House Charities, which helped his family when his daughter got sick.

More budget problems ahead for the Madison School District, this time with school meal programs

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 5:50am
The School Board on Monday talked about a plan to get the department's finances back on track.

Tom Still: Madison's Recovery.com cracks Inc. 5000 list by offering online paths to help addicts, others

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 5:40am
Launched in 2017 as RehabPath, Recovery.com is basically an online index of potential mental health and addiction resources. Think Car Gurus or TripAdvisor.

How patient would Packers coach Matt LaFleur be with a rookie kicker?

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 5:40am
Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst said Brayden Narveson, or any new kicker, would have a 'short leash.' LaFleur seems to have a more promising outlook.

5 Madison high school football stars from Week 4

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 5:37am
Lights out efforts through the air, both offensively and defensively, highlighted area teams' victories. Here are some notable performances from Week 4.

5 high school volleyball stars of the week: Sept. 17 edition

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 5:03am
Defense, offense and a position change highlight this week's 5 stars of boys and girls volleyball. Vote for your favorite.

Donald Trump's plan won't be better for our economy -- Edward J. Huck

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 5:00am
Polls show that Americans believe Donald Trump has a better handle on the American economy. My degree in economics does not mean I am an economist, but it does mean I have a very good grasp on the supply and…

Supporting referendum city's is fiscally responsible -- Erik Paulson

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 5:00am
Madisonians should vote "yes" on the city budget referendum. The city’s budget problem is entirely created by the state Legislature, and not by bad decisions by the city. The way you know this is true is because so many other…

Madison's new BRT system seems poorly designed -- William Richardson

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 5:00am
The smartest thing about Madison’s Bus Rapid Transit is starting it on a Sunday. The rest of the plan appears to be a dumb and dumber money-grab for federal dollars to get a wildly awful project started.

Rising cost of solar center will harm local rate payers -- Tara Vasby

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 5:00am
On August 30, a big local news story hit a Public Service Commission docket and no one saw it. We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service and Madison Gas and Electric shared that the cost to purchase Koshkonong Solar Energy Center, located…

Brewers beat Phillies in matchup of NL division leaders, magic number reduced to two

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 10:00pm
Milwaukee can wrap up the Central Division crown as early as Tuesday night. Here's how Monday's game played out.

Great … now what? Packers, Matt LaFleur looks to replicate success of winning plan against Colts

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 8:35pm
Green Bay's coach put quarterback Malik Willis, in his first Packers start, and the offense as a whole in a great spot during Sunday's victory over the Colts.

5 questions with Madison Edgewood boys soccer's Dillon Pliszka

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 7:03pm
From his favorite athlete to the hardest aspect of playing soccer, meet Madison Edgewood senior Dillon Pliszka.

Wisconsin's voter-approved cash bail measures will stand under judge's ruling

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 7:00pm
A Dane County judge ruled Monday that stricter cash bail measures that voters approved last year will stand despite procedural flaws.

Wisconsin quarterback situation clearer with answer to starter's injury timeline

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 3:47pm
Quarterback Tyler Van Dyke was injured on the seventh play of Saturday's game against Alabama. Here's an update on his status.

Sun Prairie 'wheel tax' would be fourth in Dane County

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 3:30pm
Sun Prairie's $30 tax would generate nearly $1 million a year to maintain roads, sidewalks, trails and other existing transportation infrastructure, according to a city official.

Universities of Wisconsin projects higher enrollment, led by UW-Madison

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 2:31pm
UW system President Jay Rothman said he's "elated" by the numbers.

Wisconsin women's hockey thought of highly in national, WCHA pictures in 2024-25

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 2:25pm
The Badgers had an All-American left off preseason recognitions. Here's why and how a bitter rival and the Badgers were voted on.

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