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Phil Hands' cartoon portrayed Donald Trump perfectly and succinctly -- Tom Arendt
A Phil Hands political cartoon in Saturday's Wisconsin State Journal defined Donald Trump perfectly.
UW system President Jay Rothman fiddles while Wisconsin's campuses burn -- John Finkler
Much like Nero and Rome centuries ago, while Universities of Wisconsin schools have been burning, UW system President Jay Rothman has been fiddling.
Brewers lose series for first time in 2024 season
The Padres got great starting pitching that allowed them to take an early lead as the Brewers' hot start is cooling off.
Former Wisconsin men's basketball forward to participate in professional showcase
Six other players from the Big Ten also will participate in the tournament.
Former Wisconsin men's hockey captain fired as Buffalo Sabres coach
It was a season of inconsistency for the former Wisconsin men's hockey national champ, who saw his time in Buffalo come to an end with a 122-125-27 record.
How Wisconsin ranks first in deadly, wrong-way crashes
The data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Wisconsin coasts while other states speed up efforts to curb wrong-way driving
Florida, Arizona and Iowa are among states noted for actions against wrong-way driving. A new handbook offers tips for Wisconsin and other states.
Wisconsin drunken driving laws near bottom among states
Wisconsin is the only state where a first offense for drunken driving is a civil infraction, not a crime, and can’t land a person in jail.
Patrick Miles elected to second term as chair of Dane County Board
Miles is among the longest-serving board members, having joined the board in 2006.
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram: Rethink how Wisconsin delivers school funds
Recent election results were split for school districts seeking voter approval for spending. The votes themselves are nothing new. School districts in Wisconsin have a longstanding habit of putting referendums before voters every couple years.
Shooting death last year at car dealership was self-defense, attorney tells jury
Jakira T. Anderson claims she was afraid of the man who had tried to remove her from the business after hours of arguing over her car.
People with disabilities sue in Wisconsin over lack of electronic absentee ballots
Wisconsin voters with disabilities should be able to cast their ballots electronically and the state's failure to provide that option for the upcoming Aug. 13 primary and November presidential election is discriminatory and unconstitutional, a lawsuit filed Tuesday in the…
Former Trump staffer who said to 'fan the flame' after 2020 loss hired to lead Wisconsin GOP
The director of Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign in Wisconsin, who pushed allegations of widespread fraud that were ultimately debunked, has been hired to run the Republican Party of Wisconsin.
Boscobel woman faces OWI after crashing into neighbor’s vehicle, through garage into her own living room, authorities say
The woman was taken to a hospital for a legal blood draw and then to the Grant County Jail on a tentative first offense of drunken driving. authorities said.
Man yells racial slurs, slams North Side neighbor's hand in door, Madison police say
A teen was taken to a hospital after a North Side neighbor who was yelling racial slurs slammed the teen’s hand in a door, Madison police reported.
Man attacked, bike stolen outside Far East Side restaurant, Madison police say
The incident began at about 5 p.m. Sunday when the man was inside McDonald's, 4502 E. Washington Ave., and noticed someone trying to take his bike, Madison police said.
Rookies steal show but unusual outburst lifts Padres past Brewers
Consecutive games saw the Brewers lose, in part, because of a 20-year-old rookie's timely hit.
Monona police involved in three high-speed chases, one suspect arrested
Only one person was arrested in the incidents.
Woman charged with daughter's neglect death pleads guilty to lesser charge
The father of the 9-month-old girl is scheduled to stand trial next year for the girl's death.
Madison-based Metcalfe's Market sold to Michigan-based grocery retailer
Metcalfe's was founded in 1917 and has two Madison locations and has been purchased by SpartanNash, a food wholesaler that also has 144 grocery stores.