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Require politicians, not average Americans, to work polls on Election Day -- Terry M. Kramer
I respect former Congressman Scott Klug’s proposal to require every American to work the poll like jury duty, but disagree with the people who would be targeted for working the polls.
Glenn Grothman will secure our border, stop drug trafficking -- Jack Tatzel
The border policies of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have led to a surge in illegal immigration and a devastating drug crisis that is impacting communities across Wisconsin, including the 6th Congressional District. This crisis, driven by…
Republican Party has become scary -- Floyd Munro
Now retired, I think about years back when I belonged to the National Rifle Association and sometimes voted for Republicans. As an avid hunter and gun owner, I was all for gun safety. And I always respected the GOP —…
5 things to know about the Packers’ 18th practice — if you could call it that — of training camp
Coach Matt LaFleur basically ran his players through a walk-through session Wednesday after having just played a preseason game on Sunday night.
Grand slam in extra innings leaves Brewers at a loss
Milwaukee held a two-run lead entering the bottom of the ninth but the bullpen faltered Wednesday night in St. Louis.
'Great' training camp by Packers running back gets derailed by unfortunate setback
AJ Dillon, who came back to Green Bay on a one-year contract, is temporarily sidelined by an injury he's dealt with in the past.
Attempted homicide charged in Far East Side stabbing that critically injured man
The man charged in the case says he was defending himself.
5 things to know about Madison's $22 million property tax referendum
Why the city is seeking a tax increase and what will happen if it succeeds.
Third-year starter's injury to test Wisconsin football's depth. Here's what we know.
A player coming off his best season and expected to be a linchpin on the defensive line will miss time.
Judge rejects GOP call to give Wisconsin youth prison counselors more freedom to punish inmates
Lincoln Hills-Copper Lake, Wisconsin's only youth prison, has been plagued by allegations of staff-on-inmate abuse, including excessive use of pepper spray, restraints and strip searches.
Dane County Jail wants to expand treatment for opioid addiction
The addiction medication buprenorphine would be started in inmates who need it, even if they weren't on it before coming to jail.
3 adults, 3 children injured in crash at Highway 21 intersection near Tomah, authorities say
The initial investigation determined that one driver failed to yield the right of way when entering the intersection, authorities said.
Man, woman arrested for alleged child neglect after found in car with 3 children, Madison police say
First responders reported finding a man sleeping, holding a child, with his foot revving the engine, Madison police said.
MyChart bot could replace some doctor's visits in the future
Epic Systems leaders touched on a few of the new AI-generated features at its annual User Group Meeting on Tuesday, when about 12,000 people packed the Deep Space Auditorium.
Bicyclist critical after colliding with vehicle Downtown, Madison police say
Witnesses told police the crash at West Washington Avenue at South Bedford Street happened when the bicyclist did not follow the bicycle stop signs and went into the road.
After DNC roll call stumble, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says 'sometimes the jazz gets the best of ya'
Following the roll call, Evers said in a post on X, "Holy mackerel — sometimes the jazz gets the best of ya, folks," followed by a shrug emoji.
Alcohol sales at Field House for Wisconsin volleyball draws divided opinions
Fans had three options for alcoholic beverages when they went on sale at the Field House on Tuesday.
Alliant Energy seeks approval for landmark Columbia Energy Storage Project
The 200-megawatt hour energy storage system to be built south of Portage in the town of Pacific would be the first of its kind in the U.S.
Buy by the pound: Madison is getting a Goodwill Outlet Store
The store is slated for a grand opening on Wednesday, Aug. 28.
Hands on Wisconsin: Kamala Harris hopes convention slingshots her to White House
Democrats are feting Vice President Kamala Harris in Chicago this week for the Democratic National Convection. They're hoping a successful DNC can slingshot their brand new candidate to the White House in November.