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How this upbeat Packers wide receiver is working to regain his mojo after a 'bad game'

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 5:40am
After calling Saturday “my worst game since being a Packer,” this second-year receiver can't shake the smile off his face. Here's how he's getting his game where he wants it.

5 things to know about the Packers’ 14th practice of training camp

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 5:35am
Here's what to know about Tuesday’s practice at Ray Nitschke Field as Green Bay prepares to travel to the Mile High city for a joint practice with the Denver Broncos.

Ex-McFarland soccer club treasurer charged with embezzlement

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 5:15am
A criminal complaint alleges the McFarland Soccer Club's ex-treasurer took more than $264,500 over a 5-year period.

Italian forward signee 'scared, but in a good way' to join Wisconsin men's basketball

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 5:13am
The Badgers added the Italian freshman forward after incomplete paperwork prevented Serbian forward Andrija Vukovic from joining the program.

Republican policies ruined hope for the American Dream -- Sally Sletten

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 5:00am
In the 1960s, the average person could own a home, send kids to college, save for retirement, take a vacation and afford health care. Now the average person can’t afford these.

Criticism of AFSCME endorsement process was divisive -- Marykay Wills

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 5:00am
A letter to the editor in last Sunday's Wisconsin State Journal "AFSCME didn't endorse diversity in candidates" called out AFSCME and the Democratic Party for not supporting and endorsing candidates of color.

Enforcement ideas could make Madison roads safer -- Tom Arendt

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 5:00am
Instead of better traffic enforcement, we see an increasing number of main thoroughfares in the city of Madison reduced to 25 mph zones. I have a couple of what I think are better, safer solutions.

Wisconsin Badgers coaches should chip in to pay student athletes -- Bob Milbourne

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 5:00am
Like other Wisconsin Badgers fans, I want to support name, image and likeness funding for our athletes.

Madison hasn't made hard choices to cut spending -- Ginny White

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 5:00am
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway says a structural budget deficit has existed since 2012 when the Republican-run Legislature and governor imposed harsh revenue restrictions.

Cut salaries, not celebrated city of Madison services -- Dennis B. Appleton

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 5:00am
Madison's latest budget proposals include cuts to a wide variety of valuable programs that will negatively affect city residents now and into the future.

Buyer of gun used in Middleton murder-suicide pleads guilty to federal crime

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 5:30pm
A friend and neighbor of a woman who killed her children and herself admitted making an illegal "straw purchase" of a gun.

Confusion over new legislative district leads to ballot error in northern Wisconsin Assembly primary

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 5:26pm
"It was human error," the Douglas County clerk said. "It was a mistake. I made that mistake. ... It was an oversight in one municipality."

UW Board of Regents will consider faculty layoffs for first time as UW-Milwaukee advances plan

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 4:20pm
"In today’s climate, where universities like (UW-Milwaukee) are seen less as public investments and more as tuition-dependent businesses, tenure must be balanced with demand," Chancellor Mark Mone wrote.

JD Vance to return to Milwaukee on Friday

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 3:38pm
Vance's trip to Wisconsin comes as Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris find themselves in a neck-and-neck race in the battleground state, according to a recent Marquette Law School Poll.

Hands on Wisconsin: Kamala Harris is making an impressive run ... away from the press

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 2:45pm
Vice President Kamala Harris is making an impressive run for the presidency. Her campaign has reenergized a lackluster Democratic electorate and may even be able to defeat Donald Trump in November.

Man arrested after injuring cyclist on Madison's East Side, police say

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 2:15pm
A cyclist suffered serious injuries after being attacked by a driver experiencing car trouble Monday night, according to the Madison Police Department.

4 observations from Wisconsin football's 12th training camp practice

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 1:35pm
The Badgers' secondary and position coach have plenty to improve in 2024. Here's why things are looking up so far.

Taigu Chinese's noodle restaurant is opening soon in its new location

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 9:20am
Taigu specializes in homemade Shanxi noodles, but noodle selections make up only a small part of the menu.

It's election day. Here's what to know about the August primary

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 8:30am
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Voters in line by 8 p.m. will still be allowed to vote.

The search continues for kayaker who went missing on Green Lake Monday

Tue, 08/13/2024 - 8:00am
The search continues after a man, 44, was reported missing Monday afternoon after going kayaking on Big Green Lake and not returning home that night, according to the Green Lake County Sheriff's Office.

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