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Dennis Anderson: Wisconsin hunting camp lost its kingpin

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 1:09pm
A few days back, I wandered into the shack where for decades I spent opening weekend of Wisconsin’s deer-hunting season for firearms. The place is in the town of Barronette, about 250 miles northwest of Madison in Washburn County.

Wisconsin football players heading to the transfer portal this winter

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 1:05pm
The winter transfer portal season is upon us. See which Wisconsin players have entered the transfer portal thus far.

A landmark climate change case will open at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 12:59pm
THE HAGUE — The top United Nations court will take up the largest case in its history on Monday, when it opens two weeks of hearings into what countries worldwide are legally required to do to combat climate change and…

'Moana 2' sails to a record $221 million opening as Hollywood celebrates a moviegoing feast

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 11:09am
NEW YORK — Christmas came early at the box office.

Giannis Antetokounmpo raises his game to help Bucks make quick turnaround from poor start

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 10:10am
“He’s been amazing because he’s scoring, but more importantly, he’s getting everybody involved,” Bucks coach Doc Rivers said after Milwaukee beat the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.

Menu change wins this week's You Toon caption contest

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 9:50am
Winning line from reader beats more than 50 entries.

Garden calendar | For the week of Dec. 1

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 8:00am
Tips for your flowers, trees and shrubs.

OUR VIEW: Madison should go citywide with body cameras on police

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 7:10am
When police shot and killed a woman and child Nov. 7 in Independence, Missouri, footage from an officer’s body-worn camera showed the woman threatening officers with a large knife.

Phil Hands cartoon: How far does Donald Trump's immunity go?

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 6:40am
This summer, the Supreme Court ruled that presidents have broad immunity from prosecution for their official acts as president. At the time, the ruling stalled an investigation into Donald Trump's role in Jan. 6 and efforts to overturn the results…

How a change of direction salvaged a tie for Wisconsin men's hockey

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 6:07am
A draw wasn't the result the Badgers wanted but it was much better than what was staring them in the face late in regulation.

EMPTY STOCKING CLUB

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 6:00am

Help Empty Stocking Club make sure every child gets a toy for the holidays

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 6:00am
Empty Stocking Club saw an increase in families needing toys last year.

The deer harvest may be down a bit but processors remain busy

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 5:45am
From butchering to packaging to making sausage and hamburger, processors have become an essential part of Wisconsin's storied hunting tradition.

Wisconsin men's basketball shoots through poor shooting once again in blowout win

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 5:37am
The Badgers struggled to shoot in the first half, but their coach doesn't see that as a troubling trend.

Dr. Zorba Paster: Consider these gift ideas for the holidays

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 5:30am
The first of two parts. Part 2 is next week.

Protecting pedestrians and cyclist safe is everyone's responsibility | Carol Steinhart

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 5:00am
Our hard-working Madison City Council deserves acknowledgment and gratitude for its data-based Vision Zero strategy to reduce traffic accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists.

AI should be used to teach us how to live more sustainably | Tim Haering

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 5:00am
I didn’t find much hope in Tom Still's Sunday column, “Good or bad, AI can’t be ignored.”

Cameras can help make roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists | Tom Arendt

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 5:00am
The recent Wisconsin State Journal article "City trying to protect pedestrians, cyclists" highlighted the Madison mayor's Vision Zero Initiative. This plan has employed lowering speed limits (questionable) and shaping streets (confusing) to mitigate accidents.

Donald Trump's documents case wasn't political legal warfare | Gary Gimmestad

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 5:00am
Last Sunday's letter to the editor "Trump was toast before left-wing indictments" described the raid on Mar-a-Lago as “political legal warfare” and subsequent indictments as “trumped up.”

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