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If only we celebrated Earth Day all year long. We could focus on the overuse of plastics in our everyday lives. Plastic bags are used for an average of 12 minutes but can last for more than 500 years, polluting…

I lay awake at 3 a.m. wondering and worrying how we have come to the point that the "make America great again" folks in positions of authority dare to arrest a Milwaukee County judge.

Under fusion voting, voters can choose their preferred candidate without supporting a party they may disagree with.

Several area players showcased their playmaking ability during the past week of action. Vote for your favorite standout performer to be this week's Supernova.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark slapped the court with both hands and started gesturing in her side’s direction after forcing a 5-second call near the end of Tuesday’s practice.

NEW YORK — A federal judge dismissed an antitrust lawsuit Monday that had been brought against the NCAA by several former college basketball players, including Kansas standout Mario Chalmers, after ruling its claims fell outside the four-year statute of limitations.

NFL

CINCINNATI — Nick Martinez pitched six sparkling innings, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 on Monday night for their fifth straight win.

The NCAA championship overtime wasn't the same as the World Championship extra period. Players who skated in both weighed in on the differences.

NEW YORK — Devin Williams lost his job as Yankees closer after stumbling repeatedly during his first 10 games with New York.

Higher prices for alcoholic beverages at Badgers games contributed to higher per-game revenue totals in 2024-25 even though sales totals dropped.

TALLADEGA, Ala. — If there’s beef between teammates Austin Cindric and Joey Logano — and none other than Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Chipper Jones is convinced there is — then Team Penske has some work to do to…

Middle school protest is a poor use of class time

DENVER — The vibe surrounding the Denver Nuggets’ practice Monday was equal parts celebration and caution.

Milwaukee trails the Indiana Pacers 3-1 in their Eastern Conference first-round series with Game 5 slated for Tuesday in Indianapolis. Here's the latest injury news.

The former warden of Waupun Correctional Institution was found guilty of a misdemeanor charge Monday and fined $500 for his role in the death of an inmate who was left without food and water in a restricted area of the…

WASHINGTON — The White House opened a weeklong celebration Monday of Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office by focusing on his border crackdown, an area of relative strength for the president at a time when there are red flags…

LONDON — A lettercard penned by one of the Titanic’s most well-known survivors, written on board the ship days before it sank, sold for $399,000 at auction.

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Many days over the past two weeks, no one answered the phone at any of U.S. Rep. Scott Perry’s four offices.

Conley's ruling comes days after the Trump administration announced it was abruptly reversing course on canceling more than 1,200 student visa records nationwide.