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Donald Trump makes an omelet in the latest cartoon from Phil Hands
President Donald Trump tasked billionaire Elon Musk with running DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency. The mission was to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget. That goal has been reduced several times, and now it looks like the savings…
Restaurant review: Indian and Italian cuisines successfully merge at Zafferano
The owners make excellent use of an enormous second-floor hotel dining room with a menu that boasts many clever Indian-Italian hybrids.
5 high school boys track and field stars of the week: May 8 edition
Area sprinters raced to victory at conference quads during the past week of high school boys track and field action. Vote for your favorite performance to be this week's supernova.
In its 150 years, Madison Public Library has been a model for the nation
When the Madison Free Library, as it was known then, opened on May 31, 1875, only men ages 15 and up could check out a book. Today, the library strives to help the entire community in many ways.
Wisconsin women's hockey has one of its best seasons for attendance at LaBahn Arena
The Badgers had a dominant season en route to the 2025 NCAA championship, and the success extended to the ticket scanner counts.
5 high school girls track and field stars of the week: May 8 edition
This week's stars include a shot put athlete who delivers in big-time moments, a runner who's at her best when helping her team win relays and other strong performers.
Donald Trump's second term is off to a great start | Sallie Helmer
President Donald Trump declared his second term's first 100 days “the most successful” in American history.
Hold both Judge Hannah Dugan and Donald Trump accountable | Jeff Virchow
Why were so many Republicans quick to pounce on Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan after she directed a defendant in her courtroom to leave by a particular door to avoid a confrontation with agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs…
Finding factory workers is a struggle in Wisconsin | Valerie Leffler
Bringing factories and jobs back to America sounds admirable. But how are we going to staff them?
Donald Trump as pope image is offensive to Catholics | Patty Krafcheck
A few days ago, a digitally altered image of President Donald Trump dressed as the pope appeared on several social media platforms. In this moment, as Catholics around the world are grieving the death of Pope Francis and the church…
Donald Trump's policies could restrict American innovation | Markus Fasel
The U.S. has always been known as a global force for innovation. It ranks third for patents held per capita. Sizable research budgets attracted the brightest minds from around the world.
5 high school softball stars of the week: May 8 edition
Efficient efforts at the plate and standout pitching performances highlight this week's stars. Vote for your favorite stat line of the week to crown the supernova.
Here are the Wisconsin track and field athletes to know as the postseason approaches
Several Badgers athletes have their names in the school record books from dominant outdoor performances this season. They'll look to build upon those as the postseason begins soon.
NHL Roundup for 5-8 print
TORONTO — Mitch Marner scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the Toronto Maple Maple Leafs beat the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series.
NBA Roundup for 5-8 print
BOSTON — Mikal Bridges scored all of his 14 points in the fourth quarter before making his second straight game-clinching steal, and the New York Knicks overcame a 20-point deficit again to beat the Boston Celtics 91-90 on Wednesday night…
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MLB Roundup 5-8
ST. LOUIS — Sonny Gray pitched seven innings of two-hit ball, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the slumping Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 on Wednesday for their fifth straight victory.
Sliding mitts are baseball's 'must-have,' even if at youth levels, they're all fashion, no function (copy)
PITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen hasn’t had the conversation with 7-year-old son Steel yet, but the Pittsburgh Pirates star knows it’s probably coming at some point.