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Personalized Badgers bricks belong near Camp Randall -- Andrew McCauley

Sun, 09/01/2024 - 5:00am
This is a personal story. My father, a former player for the Badgers in both football and baseball, has a brick memorialized at Camp Randall. But these tokens aren't just about my father -- there are hundreds more, each signifying…

Madison's traffic islands are a failure of engineering -- Gary Spaeni

Sun, 09/01/2024 - 5:00am
Do Madison traffic engineers ever drive a car? I am beginning to doubt it when I see the dangerous decisions they make.

Rich Johnson has true heart to serve Green County in Assembly -- Paul Donovan

Sun, 09/01/2024 - 5:00am
I am writing this letter endorsing the candidacy of Rich Johnson for the Wisconsin state Assembly.

Liberal education is the best vocational training in Wisconsin -- Donna Silver

Sun, 09/01/2024 - 5:00am
Roughly 20 years ago I was very active in a Universities of Wisconsin System committee that advocated for liberal education at all System campuses. The initiative was wildly successful, but its success was short-lived.

'Many people would’ve given up by now': Why this Wisconsin volleyball freshman didn't

Sun, 09/01/2024 - 4:37am
It was just less than a year ago that Saige Damrow made her debut with the University of Wisconsin volleyball team in front of a sellout crowd at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

Rookie breaks tie with home run in the ninth to lead Brewers

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 10:30pm
Jackson Chourio continued his torrid post-All Star stretch with a blast that sent Milwaukee past NL Central rival Cincinnati on Saturday night.

Kamala Harris heads to Rust Belt on Labor Day to woo crucial blue-collar voters

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 5:48pm
Vice President Kamala Harris will head to the Rust Belt Monday to bolster her effort to win over white working-class voters, a crucial chunk of the electorate that could swing her November election fight against former President Donald Trump.

What to know about No. 3 Wisconsin volleyball's top-10 battles at Fiserv Forum

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 5:22pm
After a “sloppy” season-opening road loss, the Badgers will step on the big stage against Texas and Stanford in Milwaukee.

Line change? Packers could borrow hockey’s approach by sending defensive linemen in shifts

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 5:10pm
Green Bay has 11 defensive lineman on the roster. Assistant coach Jason Rebrovich may borrow an NHL tactic in shuffling in his players.

Badgers fans mull beer sales in this week's You Toon caption contest

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 4:15pm
Fill in the caption with a clever quip by Wednesday and win publication of your line with the cartoon in next Sunday’s newspaper. You’ll also receive a signed print of the cartoon by artist Phil Hands.

Man arrested after woman found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in Whitewater, police say

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 1:54pm
“We are confident that there is no continued threat to the community,” Whitewater Police Chief Dan Meyer said.

'I can't do this without you': Former national player of the year, coach dies

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 1:50pm
It was a devastating wake-up call and a heartfelt post by one of the state's best basketball players announcing his father's death.

How to watch, stream, listen to No. 3 Wisconsin volleyball vs. No. 1 Texas

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 11:11am
The Badgers take on Texas in a rematch of their national semifinal last season. Here's what you need to know about the match in Milwaukee.

27 ejected, 10 arrested during Badgers season opener Friday night, UW police say

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 9:45am
UW police also issued 12 tickets, seven to UW students.

Man arrested after door shot at Janesville Craig High School, police say

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 9:40am
At about 12:15 p.m. Monday, damage was discovered to the glass in one of the exterior doors at Janesville Craig High School, 401 S. Randall Ave., police said.

Wisconsin football’s beloved tradition still a hit with Badgers fans

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 8:37am
“Jump Around” has been a fixture at Camp Randall for more than 25 years. It’s still a big draw for fans.

Midwest Beauty House in Madison to close in September

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 8:00am
Midwest Beauty House in Madison will close Friday, Sept. 6.

Mendota Marsh: After summer comes campaign season

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 6:40am
Oscar Fox and Lewis Crane brace themselves for a hectic campaign season in this week's Mendota Marsh.

Transfer running back brings 'nastiness' Wisconsin football needed

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 6:37am
The Badgers' starter may not have been the seasoned veteran. But he brought the juice needed to secure a victory

Kamala Harris' record as a prosecutor has a different ring today than in 2019

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 5:55am
Five years ago, Harris' background as a prosecutor hurt her with some voters as much as it helped. But in contrast to Donald Trump, some now view it differently.

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