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Is your bus ride faster with the BRT? We tested these 3 routes

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 5:55am
The promise of Bus Rapid Transit is its ability to slice through traffic and move riders more quickly along Madison's main east-west corridor. The reality is more mixed.

Wisconsin blocks sale of SSM Health nursing homes to New Jersey company

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 5:50am
The state denied SSM Health's plan to sell its nonprofit nursing homes in Madison, Baraboo and Waupun to for-profit Complete Care.

After ballot flap, Madison city clerk's office clarifies statement about barcodes

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 5:45am
The barcodes, which prevent a duplicate ballot from being counted twice, appear on the ballot envelope, not the ballots themselves.

Former Sun Prairie school resource officer sentenced for child enticement

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 5:40am
Lamont Crockett served with the Sun Prairie police from 2015 to 2020, including as a school resource officer from 2018 to 2020.

'I have to do my job': Here's the key difference in Braedyn Locke's second act as Wisconsin's QB

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 5:37am
Quarterback Braedyn Locke must improve for the Badgers to have a shot against a tough Big Ten slate. Here's a look at Wisconsin's QB development going forward.

Packers' starting left tackle striving to eliminate penalties, find consistency

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 5:35am
Rasheed Walker doesn't want to look back on what he did wrong in Green Bay's first three games, he's focused on improving his play going forward.

Sack-happy Vikings likely to pose problems for Packers quarterback Jordan Love — if he plays

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 5:35am
While Green Bay's starting quarterback appears likely to return to the lineup after missing the past two games, he's likely to see heavy pressure from Minnesota's defense if he does.

Dubai Restaurant & Bar closes; owner regrets opening it in the first place

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 5:30am
The restaurant was billed as a "Mediterranean experience."

Freshman phenom part of Wisconsin soccer trend leading to highest ranking since 1996

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 5:03am
The Badgers developed a recruiting hotbed which has led to a program looking primed for its third NCAA tournament since it won the national championship in 1995.

Only Donald Trump can fix the economy Kamala Harris broke -- Pamela Wolfe

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 5:00am
The American people have clearly suffered under the Biden-Harris administration.

Deportation plan would doom Wisconsin's dairy industry -- Howard Holmburg

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 5:00am
Former President Donald Trump's plan to deport 11 million undocumented immigrants could destroy the dairy industry in Wisconsin.

Logistics don't allow for late RFK Jr. ballot removal -- Neil Traubenberg

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 5:00am
I can appreciate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wanting to remove his name from the Wisconsin presidential ballot. It appears the rest of his family wishes he would withdraw from more than just the presidential race.

Melissa Agard will fight for union rights as Dane County executive -- Kevin Gundlach

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 5:00am
The South Central Federation of Labor is a council of various unions and organizations that work together to improve the lives of workers. We proudly support Melissa Agard for Dane County executive.

Wisconsin should be sharing the sales tax revenue it collects -- Daniel Crowley

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 5:00am
The significant increase in municipal, county and school referendums makes me ask: Where is the 5% sales tax and income taxes we send annually to the statehouse?

Head count seems to be out of control at UW system — Lon Foree

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 5:00am
A front-page story Friday informed us that the Universities of Wisconsin System has added 6,000 staff since 1992, while the student number remained about the same. The article did comparisons between UW locations. But at the end of the day,…

3 things we learned from Wisconsin men's basketball 1st open practice

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 4:45am
The Badgers are incorporating several new players and Thursday's open practice shed light on several storylines for the 2024-25 season.

3 things that stood out from Greg Gard's 1st post-practice media availability

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 4:45am
The Badgers men's basketball coach talked a lot about new additions in his first post-practice media availability of the season.

Rookie's big day at the plate helps Brewers take final regular-season road series

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 4:30am
The rookie third baseman came up a home run shy of the cycle as Milwaukee pitcher Aaron Civale delivered in a gem in his last start before the postseason.

5 high school girls cross country stars of the week: Sept. 27 edition

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 4:17am
Several area runners medaled in the past week of high school girls cross country action. Vote for your favorite standout performer.

Wisconsin DA pursuing investigation into Wausau mayor's removal of absentee ballot drop box

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 11:05am
Marathon County District Attorney Theresa Wetzsteon said Thursday she is requesting an official investigation with the assistance of the Wisconsin Department of Justice.

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