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Spongy moths' return threatens trees after Wisconsin's record defoliation last year

Wed, 05/22/2024 - 7:30am
"When you have hundreds or thousands of these caterpillars on a tree, obviously you can have millions across the larger areas," the DNR's Mike Hillstrom said.

Madison West looks within the district for new boys basketball coach

Wed, 05/22/2024 - 6:37am
Drew Slempkes has learned from coaches such as Bo Ryan, Howard Moore and Steve Collins.

Southside Elementary teachers, staff outline alleged culture of bullying and retaliation at school

Wed, 05/22/2024 - 5:55am
A group of current and former teachers have filed a complaint, which they discussed with the Wisconsin State Journal earlier this month.

A prairie, hiking trails and QR codes help invigorate rural Dane County church

Wed, 05/22/2024 - 5:50am
A legacy fund created to expand the cemetery and maintain Vermont Lutheran Church grew beyond expectations and has helped grow church attendance.

Why Verona's top-100 recruit is sticking with Iowa women's basketball after 'shocking' retirement

Wed, 05/22/2024 - 5:37am
The Hawkeyes made the national championship game in consecutive seasons. The coaching change caused a "rollercoaster of emotions" for the State Journal's player of the year.

Open Jim: Has Greg Gard’s Badgers men's basketball staff become too Wisconsin-centric?

Wed, 05/22/2024 - 5:03am
BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers a question from a reader in his mailbag.

Madison needs careful planning to remain a livable city -- Peter Gascoyne

Wed, 05/22/2024 - 5:00am
Madison is a blessed city in a beautiful location. We’re in a housing crisis for a reason. We have a vibrant diverse economy, thanks largely to the presence of the university. And we all live in a community strongly deserving…

We can't be silent about the danger Donald Trump poses to democracy -- Barbara Roeber

Wed, 05/22/2024 - 5:00am
With just a brief six months until we elect a president for the next four years, many of us are terrified about what could happen to the United States if Donald Trump were to be elected.

Vote for President Joe Biden is a vote to preserve democracy -- Sanee Bonnell

Wed, 05/22/2024 - 5:00am
The November 2024 presidential election will not be a normal election, and the Republican candidate for president is not a normal presidential candidate.

Onerous rules don't help Madison's housing crisis -- Jodi Sherman

Wed, 05/22/2024 - 5:00am
Dane County's need for significantly more housing that's also affordable is a difficult path to negotiate.

Pec problems? Coach Matt LaFleur only part of Packers’ epidemic of chest injuries

Wed, 05/22/2024 - 4:37am
A pair of Green Bay players are on the "Matt LaFleur Plan" after sustaining offseason injuries. Here's their status and other news out of the Packers' OTA practices.

Major storm knocks out power to thousands in Madison region, but no injuries reported

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 10:04pm
State of Iowa sees multiple people killed, at least a dozen injured in storm that devastates town.

Christian Yelich delivers late 2-run triple to help Brewers get even with Marlins

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 9:59pm
Yelich cleared the bases with a drive to deep right-center that put the Brewers ahead in the eighth inning in Miami. Here's how the Brewers closed out the game.

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram: Health care apprenticeships offer care while lowering college costs

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 6:40pm
There was an interesting article on the wire the other day about health care apprenticeships in Wisconsin. It was focused on the La Crosse area and the relationship between UW-La Crosse and Gundersen Health Systems, but it has interesting implications…

Jordan Love focused more on Packers' OTA practices than ongoing contract negotiations

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 5:53pm
Green Bay's quarterback is thinking more about building team chemistry heading into his second year as the starter than about the risks of playing without a new deal.

30-year mental health commitment ordered for man charged in suspected murder plot

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 3:45pm
The commitment will begin in a state mental health institution.

The cicadas have made their Wisconsin debut

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 1:30pm
Cicadas, according to the DNR, are expected to keep emerging in southern Wisconsin into June and will not appear again until 2041.

First step cleared in $2.7 billion settlement to pay college athletes denied NIL

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 1:15pm
A landmark revenue-sharing system could be set up, though smaller conferences claim they're "fighting uphill" for disproportionate pay.

Monona man faces 6th OWI, other charges after fleeing police in vehicle, on foot, authorities say

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 11:15am
Two facsimile handguns were found in a search of the man's car, the Dane County Sheriff's Office said.

Man stabs knife at officers during arrest on North Side, Madison police say

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 11:10am
The two men were sleeping, with drugs and paraphernalia around them, when officers arrived to the call in the 500 block of Northport Drive, Madison police said.

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