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Student arrested after allegedly bringing gun into Kenosha high school

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 6:55am
It's the second time in less than a month that someone has apparently tried to bring a firearm into one of the southeastern Wisconsin city's schools.

$5 fine for not sending 6-year-old to school is persecution -- State Journal editorial from 100 years ago

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 6:45am
This State Journal editorial ran on Dec. 5, 1924:

Phil Hands cartoon: Unexpected exports could get slapped with Donald Trump's tariffs

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 6:40am
President-elect Donald Trump has announced he has plans for tariffs on all sorts of goods. Most economists agree that tariffs will increase prices for consumers and can limit growth for domestic manufacturers who will have to pay more for certain…

Shooting struggles hit Wisconsin men's basketball ahead of toughest stretch yet

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 6:37am
The Badgers stayed true to their process but "you've got to hit at a clip that that's better than" they did against Michigan.

Restaurant review: 'Smut and Eggs' still going strong at Bennett's

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 5:55am
Legendary bar has a long history of "Porn in the Morn" and surprisingly good food.

How Packers' pricey free-agent additions have been game-changers — on and off field

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 5:40am
While the production each player has provided in their first season in Green Bay is undeniable, their impact has gone far beyond the scoreboard.

How a former Wisconsin star knows he made 'the right choice' on NHL retirement

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 5:37am
Joe Pavelski is being honored by the Badgers during Saturday's game against No. 1 Michigan State after he ended an 18-year NHL career.

5 high school boys basketball stars of the week: Dec. 5 edition

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 5:03am
Meet the five stars from the past week of high school boys basketball action. Vote for your favorite to be the week's Supernova.

Taxis are an essential service for Baraboo residents | Bill Dagnon

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 5:00am
Thanks to the Baraboo City Council and mayor for continuing our taxicab service for 2025 and to SSM Health St. Clare Foundation for contributing $50,000 to the service. Baraboo and West Baraboo residents who cannot drive depend on the taxis.…

Wisconsin football team needs a deep cleaning | Bob Storer

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 5:00am
Wisconsin football -- what a joke.

Where was the outrage for all of Donald Trump's pardons? | Jeff Virchow

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 5:00am
While in office, then-President Donald Trump pardoned people who were convicted of crimes involving attempts by Russian agencies to undermine Hillary Clinton’s campaign in the 2016 election. Where was the outrage then?

Give Wisconsin voters bigger voice with ballot measures | Bob Hunt

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 5:00am
Voters in many states have a bigger voice on policy than Wisconsin voters.

Amend U.S. Constitution to get money out of politics | Bob Mclaughlin

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 5:00am
Ever wonder how and why the huge amounts of money being spent on political campaigns just keeps increasing? Perhaps you’ve also wondered how and why the gap between the richest Americans and the rest of us keeps getting bigger?

Be mindful of plastics purchases this holiday season | Nathan Dombeck

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 5:00am
As we enter the holiday season, you'll see some commonalities among a lot of your kid's toys: plastic. That new Transformer, Barbie, board game -- it all comes either sheathed in plastic or made of it.

5 high school girls basketball stars of the week: Dec. 5 edition

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 4:47am
From breakout freshmen to players who have stepped into bigger roles this season, here are this week's five girls basketball stars. Vote for your favorite to be named Supernova.

7 high school gymnasts to know this season

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 4:03am
Multiple state qualifiers are returning to local mats, hoping to improve their finishes at season's end. Here are seven gymnasts to know this season.

Polzin: 'A long ways to go' for Wisconsin men's basketball, and growing to do after first loss

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 12:00am
Poor execution down the stretch was costly in a chance at another quality win. The Badgers' offense wasn't potent, showing areas they need to grow.

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell describes vision for new offense

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 12:00am
The Badgers offense might look a bit more like fans are used to when Luke Fickell hires a new offensive coordinator.

Sarah Franklin makes Wisconsin volleyball history repeating as Big Ten's best player

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 12:00am
The Badgers' superstar added honors to her historic career and her teammates were recognized for their play, too.

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