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$22 million referendum justified, given rapid growth, inflation, GOP scorn

Beer sales and limited concession options have led to crowded causeways at Camp Randall. As Madison prepares to launch its new faster Bus Rapid Transit system today, I bet Badgers fans are wishing there was a new high speed option…

Have you ever put SPAM in a blender? Don't. The resulting scent is something Hannibal Lecter himself would balk at.

The record for the number of people dancing to a polka falls at Cheese Days in Monroe.

The benefits for making that decision sooner, rather than later, are plentiful.

Luke Fickell and his Badgers football team return to game action this upcoming weekend against one of the Big Ten's newest schools.

With Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love still questionable, running back Josh Jacobs is ready to continue taking on the 'workhorse' role against the Titans.

I applaud Madison city officials for their outstanding work on behalf of cycling and pedestrian safety on the Far West Side.

Ledell Zellers of Madison quietly announced Sept. 9 that she was ending an extraordinary record of civic service that goes back decades.

Never mind the incredible cost and complexity of the Bus Rapid Transit system in Madison. Never mind the obstruction of traffic and the inevitability of accident and injury related to loading buses in the middle of major thoroughfares while vehicles…

When Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the nomination of her Democratic Party for president, she spoke of her grandmother never losing her Jamaican accent.

I have considered myself an independent voter for a very long time. Despite my short time as a member of the Milwaukee County GOP, I never really fit into the party. Most of my views were far too libertarian to…

The Inflation Reduction Act is one of the most poorly named, least understood and most transformative pieces of legislation to emerge in the last decade. Aimed at combating climate change, reducing prescription drug prices and investing in domestic manufacturing, polls…

Former President Donald Trump will challenge the results of the 2024 election if he loses. He has already targeted states’ election systems. When asked if he will accept the results of the election, he responds that he will, "if it’s…

Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines the word “carpetbagger” as an “outsider, especially: a nonresident or new resident who seeks private gain from an area often by meddling in its business or politics.” Sounds a lot like Eric Hovde, the Republican candidate…

With Green Bay tweaking its roster Saturday, here's the latest on Love's recovery ahead of Green Bay's Week 3 matchup with the Tennessee Titans.

The Badgers got in the spirit of things with a lively team dance to a highly relevant song earlier in the day, and they were locked in come match time.

Milwaukee dropped its third straight to Arizona, which maintain its position in the NL wild-card standings with the victory at American Family Field.

Wisconsin (2-1) is coming off a bye week while USC (3-1) will be looking to shake off its first loss as a member of the Big Ten.

The Packers are taking a cautious approach to quarterback Jordan Love's status for Sunday's game. Here's what to watch in Week 3.