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Polish zoo celebrates the birth of 4 Sumatran tigers, a critically endangered species

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 1:30pm
WARSAW, Poland — A Polish zoo is celebrating the arrival of four Sumatran tiger cubs, announcing their birth Friday after keeping it a closely guarded secret for weeks out of fear they may not survive.

Driver dies after crash into farm machinery on Rock River bridge

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 1:15pm
A large piece of planting equipment was being pulled by a farm tractor when it was hit by a car.

Man killed, woman injured in fall from boom truck at Rock County fairgrounds

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 12:30pm
They were demonstrating equipment during an employee appreciation event.

A colder Cold Play date wins this week's You Toon caption contest

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 9:50am
Winning line from reader beats more than 60 entries.

4 observations after rewatching Wisconsin football's win at Northwestern

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 8:45am
Quarterback Braedyn Locke has showcased his high IQ, but his aggression was in question. Here's what we learned after rewatching the game.

Rare copy of the US Constitution sells for $9 million at auction

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 8:30am
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A rare copy of the U.S. Constitution printed 237 years ago and sent to the states to be ratified was sold for $9 million at an auction Thursday evening in North Carolina.

Garden calendar | For the week of Oct. 20

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 8:00am
Tips for your flowers, trees and shrubs.

Madison Chamber of Commerce rolls out talent recruitment tools

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 8:00am
The Madison Chamber of Commerce has rolled out several tools that could help draw talent to the city.

Students: How would you use $200 to help someone?

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 7:10am
Helping Hands would welcome your letters.

OUR ENDORSEMENT: Cooperation, results make Tammy Baldwin best for U.S. Senate

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 6:40am
Incumbent strives to get things done, represent entire state

5 things to know about Wisconsin football's next opponent, Penn State

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 6:13am
Another top-5 opponent heads to Camp Randall as James Franklin brings Penn State to Wisconsin.

Dr. Zorba Paster: Readers have questions on flu shots, COVID risk

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 5:50am
It's that time of year.

'Enough is enough:' Letter carriers call for stronger protections

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 5:45am
"It will be known that if you mess with a letter carrier, a federal employee, you will be held accountable," Wisconsin State Association of Letter Carriers President Dawn Ahnen said.

In rookie safety Evan Williams, Packers may have ‘Micah Hyde 2.0’

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 5:13am
The Green Bay Packers seem to have found the second coming of two-time second team All-Pro Micah Hyde in their rookie safety Evan Williams.

Hastings: Part of Wisconsin men's hockey has to be 'torn down and rebuilt' quickly

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 5:03am
The Badgers are 1-3 and faces No. 1 and defending NCAA champion Denver next. Things could spiral if they can't find a way to score goals.

Democrats are bigger threat to democracy than Donald Trump | Michael Kauper

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 5:00am
I hear a lot about former President Donald Trump and how electing him is a “threat to our democracy.” This is ridiculous.

Be patient for results after voting Nov. 5 | Steve Gunderson

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 5:00am
In a world that now lives for instant results, why do election results take longer than ever?

Wisconsin needs referendum to ban confusing referendums | Kathy Rothering

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 5:00am
Are my mom and I the only ones confused whenever we read a referendum?

Kamala Harris and Tammy Baldwin will help move Wisconsin forward -- John Finkler

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 5:00am
As the Nov. 5 election quickly approaches, Wisconsin once again finds itself on the national center stage. The Badger State may not only determine who will be the next U.S. president but the majority party in the U.S. Senate as…

Local Catholics can appeal mergers of their parishes | James Brager

Sun, 10/20/2024 - 5:00am
Bishop Donald Hying is merging parishes all across the diocese as part of his Into the Deep initiative.

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