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Rookie linebacker Ty’Ron Hopper’s takeaway from his strong Packers debut? ‘Play better’

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 9:27pm
Despite his performance being one of the few bright spots in Green Bay's lopsided loss in Denver on Sunday night, the Missouri product isn't close to being satisfied yet.

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez praises Harris on reproductive rights in prime-time speech at DNC

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 8:43pm
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez in a prime-time speech at the DNC in Chicago says Vice President Kamala Harris will defend reproductive freedom and work to lower health care costs.

UW system pledges no tuition increases for two years if state aid increases by $855 million

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 5:55pm
The $855 million increase in state aid would put Wisconsin at the median level for state investment in its public four-year university system, Rothman said.

Victims in Janesville crash identified; police seek homicide charges

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 5:30pm
An investigation found that Koty M. Diaz, 32, of Janesville, failed to stop at the red light on Delavan Drive and struck the vehicle.

Wisconsin volleyball's first 3 matches are against top-6 teams, rankings show

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 5:27pm
The Badgers are staring up at an archrival and perennial power in the preseason AVCA rankings. But a tough schedule could vault them with winning results.

Matt LaFleur seeks answers as Packers 'take a long, hard look in the mirror' after loss

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 5:19pm
In the wake of what might have been one of the ugliest preseason performances for Green Bay since the 1970s and ‘80s, LaFleur was clearly frustrated with his players’ effort.

Arena woman dead after one-vehicle crash in Iowa County

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 5:00pm
Karen White, of Arena, was taken by helicopter to UW Hospital in Madison but later died from her injuries.

Razing UW-Madison's Humanities Building among UW system's top priorities for 2025-27

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 3:23pm
All told, UW system administration is asking for $1.7 billion in capital improvements covering 55 projects in the 2025-27 budget cycle.

Democrats will honor Biden while pivoting to Harris on first day of convention

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 2:24pm
CHICAGO — A refreshed Democratic Party reintroduces itself to a divided nation this week, having been transformed by the money, momentum, relief and even joy that followed Vice President Kamala Harris ' rise to the top of its ticket.

Independents have duty to thoroughly research candidates -- Bruce Richardson

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 1:40pm
As an independent, I have noticed a common phrase used by both major political parties. That phrase is: If the other side wins, democracy as we know it, will end. I hope they are both wrong.

Vote for the Week 1 high school football game we should cover

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 1:23pm
We asked readers to vote for which Week 1 high school football game we should cover. Voting closes at 4 p.m. Thursday.

Madison's Bus Rapid Transit to launch in September

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 10:45am
All of the routes will be served by 60-foot, articulated electric buses with dual-side boarding options operating every 15 minutes.

Is southern Wisconsin rainy summer finally drying out a bit?

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 10:30am
We recently had a streak of seven consecutive days without rain, but the period since May 1 remains one for the rainfall record books.

SOS: Sun Prairie man sees refund after auto parts company sees visor mistake

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 8:00am
"This is not a lot of money," Zuroski said, "but I have never been treated so badly by a company for something that was clearly their mistake."

Scott Klug: Require Americans to work at polling places like jury duty

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 6:40am
Nebraska's novel approach fills election positions while teaching civics

Cavalier Johnson: Kamala Harris is best for my daughters, Milwaukee, our nation

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 6:30am
I was thrilled when Vice President Kamala Harris, riding a wave of enthusiasm that has yet to abate, chose Milwaukee for her first presidential campaign stop July 23.

Wisconsin may start testing babies for this rare, fatal disease

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 5:55am
Wisconsin has twice rejected adding Krabbe disease to its newborn screening program. Now the federal government recommends it.

End of Essen Haus and Come Back In brings lots of stories, memories

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 5:45am
There's been a premature Oktoberfest atmosphere at the Essen Haus German Restaurant in Downtown Madison for the past month as festivities wind down.

What's happening to personalized bricks bought by Wisconsin fans?

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 4:33am
Construction of Wisconsin's new indoor practice facility near Camp Randall Stadium will leave personalized bricks purchased since 1993 without a home.

Where things stand in these 5 position battles following Packers' loss to Broncos

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 4:13am
After the second of three preseason games, competition remains fierce for roster — and starting — spots at three offensive units and two on the defensive side.

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