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Vilas Park tennis courts are unsafe and beyond repair. Now what?

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 5:45am
"Budget allocations will determine when the courts are replaced and is likely to be several years away," Madison Parks spokesperson Ann Shea said.

Cleaning the streets, stopping for drinks ... and picking up every cigarette butt along the way

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 5:40am
DIPPUL, short for "Drunk In Public Picking Up Litter," is a group that combines a bar crawl and trash pick-up event.

Brewers run wild on Athletics, stealing franchise record 9 bases, 6 in first inning

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 5:30am
Sportradar said the Brewers were the first team to steal six bases in an inning since Aug. 26, 1919.

3 takeaways from Wisconsin football's 3-star, O-line commitment

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 5:25am
A look at what the latest recruiting commitment means for the Badgers football program.

How high school track and field athletes prevail over early season inclement weather

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 5:03am
Wisconsin track and field athletes have grown accustomed to competing in inclement weather. Here's how area teams combat the elements of early spring.

Digest 4-21

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 12:00am
TENNIS

Classic encounter between U.S., Canada for women's hockey world title has Wisconsin flavor

Sun, 04/20/2025 - 5:17pm
Current and former Badgers athletes contributed on both sides in another thrilling overtime matchup as the U.S. turned the tables on Canada to win the women’s hockey world championship Sunday.

Hoskins, Henderson fuel speedy Brewers in lopsided victory over Athletics

Sun, 04/20/2025 - 4:37pm
Milwaukee set a franchise record with nine stolen bases — all of which came in the first four innings — in the 14-1 victory.

Israeli probe into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza finds 'professional failures'

Sun, 04/20/2025 - 3:41pm
JERUSALEM — An Israeli investigation into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics last month in Gaza by Israeli forces said Sunday it found a chain of “professional failures” and a deputy commander has been fired.

'Sinners' surges past 'Minecraft' to lead box office

Sun, 04/20/2025 - 12:49pm
NEW YORK — Brand names, not filmmakers or stars, are said to rule the box office these days. But Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” led by twin Michael B. Jordans, proved a bloody exception to modern movie rules, launching with $45.6 million…

Dave Zweifel: Other schools do baseball. Why can't UW?

Sun, 04/20/2025 - 12:30pm
From high school diamonds to overbuilt and expensive Major League palaces, another season of America’s best sport is back in full swing.

Elon Musk's advice wins this week's You Toon caption contest

Sun, 04/20/2025 - 9:50am
Winning line from reader beats more than 100 entries.

Former Eau Claire city council member joins race for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District seat

Sun, 04/20/2025 - 8:00am
Laura Benjamin, an Eau Claire business owner, is the latest Democrat to announce a challenge to Rep. Derrick Van Orden in 2026.

It's a good time now to get your garden ready

Sun, 04/20/2025 - 7:00am
Tips for your flowers, trees and shrubs.

OUR VIEW: Defend Wisconsin from looming cuts to Medicaid

Sun, 04/20/2025 - 6:40am
Van Orden and his Republican peers shouldn't run and hide

What more summer practice days means for Wisconsin high school football

Sun, 04/20/2025 - 5:37am
A vote to change WIAA rules regarding summer football practices will create opportunities and challenges for players and coaches alike.

4 observations from Wisconsin football's Spring Showcase

Sun, 04/20/2025 - 5:30am
A transfer quarterback shows he's speeding up, young cornerbacks take advantage of extra work, a freshman defender turns heads and more from the Badgers' open-to-fans practice.

Dr. Zorba Paster: What can be done for 'ringing in the ears'?

Sun, 04/20/2025 - 5:25am
A reader weighs in over a well-traveled topic.

Essential caregivers should not have to fear deportation | Stephen and Susan Webster

Sun, 04/20/2025 - 5:00am
Our late son Ben needed 24-hour personal support for his job, housing, transportation, recreation and safety over his lifetime.

We must not be afraid to stand up for the rule of law | James S. Thiel

Sun, 04/20/2025 - 5:00am
The rule of law is the foundation of a just society. Government officials, military officers and attorneys swear oaths to uphold the Constitution, justice, truth and honor. Yet unlawful orders undermine these principles. Individuals must dare to resist directives that…

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