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Undocumented workers' taxes are key to funding programs -- David Newman
Thank you for publishing that undocumented residents paid $96.7 billion in taxes in 2022 ($26 billion toward Social Security and $6 billion for Medicare, which they can't use).
Southern Wisconsin grad 'better than' All-American to pace Big Ten volleyball rival's offense
A Madison La Follette grad detoured to Central Michigan and used the transfer portal to land at a popular destination for southern Wisconsin recruits.
Brewers firing on all cylinders in Atlanta as offense backs up Colin Rea's stellar night
Milwaukee opened its three-game series in Atlanta with impressive performances on offense and defense. Here's what stood out in Tuesday's victory.
5 things to know about the 11th practice of Packers training camp
From tight end Tucker Kraft getting some good news on his health to a surprising dropped catch from one of Green Bay's most reliable receivers, here's what stood out Tuesday.
Why Matt LaFleur will play Jordan Love in Packers' preseason opener in Cleveland
As far as head coach Matt LaFleur is concerned, there is plenty of value in Love taking the field in Green Bay's preseason opener.
4 hotel employees charged with being party to felony murder in connection with Black man's death
Prosecutors charged four Milwaukee hotel employees with being a party to felony murder in connection with a Black man’s death. According to a criminal complaint filed Tuesday, the four employees dragged D’Vontaye Mitchell out of the Hyatt Hotel on June…
Ride the Drive to close Downtown Madison roads on Sunday
In addition to car-free roads, Ride the Drive features vendors and free activities for children and families at six park-based hubs. It runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hands on Wisconsin: Tim Walz joins Kamala Harris on the podium
Kamala Harris has tapped Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate in the upcoming election. The midwestern governor who enjoys hunting and served in the National Guard should be an interesting contrast to the Donald Trump/JD Vance ticket.
Does Eric Hovde really think farmers are lazy?
Baldwin's ad is the latest in a flurry of TV spots launched by both her and challenger Hovde leading up to the November election.
How 'West Coast swag' helps Big Ten become premier volleyball conference
For all the jokes about teams going from the West Coast to Rutgers, players and coaches don't seem to be worried about it.
Former top Wisconsin volleyball recruit 'feels like she's home' at Big Ten rival
A former top-flight recruit is fulfilling her legacy at a Big Ten rival and hoping to bring what she learned as a Badgers player to her new school.
4 observations from Wisconsin football's 7th training camp practice
Wisconsin's running backs have added a different level of versatility to the offense, plus transfers on both sides of the ball made important plays.
Here are some National Night Out events happening Tuesday
The Madison area is hosting a good few events for National Night Out, an annual affair promoting community partnerships with local police officers.
Sun Prairie man arrested for shooting at people in vehicle in town of Blooming Grove, police say
The incident happened about 5 p.m. Monday in the 4100 block of Milwaukee Street, authorities said.
'Unreasonable' fear that provoked fatal shooting at Madison tavern leads to guilty plea
A plea agreement reduced the charge against Caleb C. DiMaggio from first-degree intentional homicide to second-degree intentional homicide.
Wisconsin Democrats: Walz 'as real as it gets'; Republicans call pick a 'surrender to the far-left'
Democrats say the Minnesota governor's Midwestern ties could play a pivotal role in driving up liberal enthusiasm heading into the November election.
How much rain fell during Monday's night's storm in Madison?
The overnight storm left yards and streets with standing water.
Spring Green man clocked at 103 mph faces charges after Iowa County crash, authorities say
The driver was treated and released at the scene by Arena EMS and then taken to the Iowa County Jail on a tentative charge of vehicle operator flee/elude officer-felony.
Wisconsin volleyball has 'sense of urgency' for meshing newcomers with experience
The Badgers' front row is among the best in the country, but there are holes to fill from last year's Final Four team.
Tom Still: Competitive federal grants aren’t target of Aug. 13 constitutional referendums
Wisconsin’s Aug. 13 primary election will cull the list of candidates for Congress, the state Legislature and some county races, as well as decide the fate of two constitutional amendments that could change how — and even if — state…