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Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100 (copy)

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 3:46pm
ATLANTA — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian,…

John Nichols: The governor who might have been

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 1:59pm
When Gov. Tony Evers announced last week that former state Sen. Tim Cullen had died at age 80, he offered an appropriate tribute to “a dedicated public servant.”

'Sonic 3' and 'Mufasa' battle for No. 1 at the holiday box office (copy)

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 11:56am
Two family films dominated the holiday box office this week, with “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” winning the three-day weekend over “Mufasa” by a blue hair.

Santa really appreciates Packers in this week's winning You Toon caption

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 9:50am
Winning line from reader beats more than 75 entries.

Man, horse die in car-buggy crash in western Wisconsin on Christmas

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 8:20am
The crash happened about 6 p.m. on Dec. 25 on Highway 82 near Pine Avenue in the town of Union, Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson said in a statement.

Garden calendar | For the week of Dec. 29

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 8:00am
Tips for your flowers, trees and shrubs.

Two of a kind? Why Matt LaFleur, Kevin O’Connell share more than just past jobs on their résumés

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 6:40am
There's a lot that the division rivals' coaches have in common. They'll face off Sunday in Minneapolis.

Oscar Mireles steps back from Omega School — and into a packed 2025

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 5:55am
Retiring from Omega School will give him more time to boost Latino artists.

Scoring from these 2 players has helped change Wisconsin men's hockey's direction

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 5:07am
The Badgers continue to get big contributions from their top line but goals from Cody Laskosky and Kyle Kukkonen have added depth.

Dane County Executive Melissa Agard can't support both airport and environment | Steven Klafka

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 5:00am
After reading Melissa Agard’s five priorities for Dane County's future in the Dec. 6 State Journal, I wondered if every Dane County executive is required to develop cognitive dissonance when it comes to environmental matters.

Voters will have chance to make their voices heard in 2026 | Paul Mickey

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 5:00am
Half the nation is looking forward to the new year. They're expecting lower prices and an end to wars. They think requirements for vaccinations will fall, and the immigration problem will be solved once and for all.

Donald Trump's plans will force retirees back to work on the farm | Dean Siewert

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 5:00am
I’m sure you would be surprised if I told you that President-elect Donald Trump and his Republicans have everything figured out.

Enbridge pipeline is a mistake for Wisconsin | Benjamin Bishop

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 5:00am
The state Department of Natural Resources gave permission to Enbridge to do a 41-mile reroute of a pipeline around Bad River tribal land. This is partly because the DNR thought the risk of a pipeline spill would be low.

Making daylight saving time permanent is safer for everyone | Dave Searles

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 5:00am
President-elect Donald Trump says he wants Congress to pass a bill for him to sign to eliminate daylight saving time and make standard time permanent.

Josh Giddey's triple-double helps Bulls spoil Damian Lillard's return to Bucks lineup

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 4:30am
Lillard returned to the lineup with 29 points and 12 assists, but Milwaukee dropped its second straight. Here's how Chicago pulled out the victory at home.

Ex-Brewer Corbin Burnes agrees to $210 million, 6-year deal with Arizona, AP source says

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 4:00am
Burnes was perhaps the top free agent pitcher on the market after going 15-9 with a 2.92 ERA for Baltimore last season, after spending his first six seasons with Milwaukee.

The jeer in review

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 1:10am
Lawmakers love their jobs more than country

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin women's basketball's loss at Indiana (copy)

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 12:00am
Little went right for the Badgers in their road loss to the Hoosiers.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin men's hockey's rout in Milwaukee (copy)

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 12:00am
The Badgers scored five times in the second period to roll past Ferris State in the opening round of the Holiday Face-Off.

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Sun, 12/29/2024 - 12:00am
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