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Willy Adames' 3-run homer helps Brewers withstand Elly De La Cruz's big day for Reds

Sun, 06/16/2024 - 4:26pm
Milwaukee's offense struggled early before coming alive Sunday. Here's how stellar defense in the ninth inning helped the Brewers hang on to the lead and win their third straight series.

Support law to require greenhouse gas emission data reporting -- Steve Lewis

Sun, 06/16/2024 - 1:13pm
Thank you for Monday's article "Big rains are likely to be the new norm." As greenhouse gases accumulate in the atmosphere, Madison and the rest of the world are experiencing more extreme weather.

Booming business wins this week's You Toon contest

Sun, 06/16/2024 - 9:50am
Witty line from reader beats more than 50 entries.

OUR VIEW: Absolutely no tolerance for guns in Madison's schools

Sun, 06/16/2024 - 7:35am
If you bring a gun to school, you get arrested and face expulsion.

Hands on Wisconsin: Convention for a convicted felon is only thing horrible about Milwaukee

Sun, 06/16/2024 - 7:10am
In a meeting with congressional Republicans, Donald Trump called Milwaukee – where Republicans will be having their convention in July – a "horrible city." Republicans claim he was talking about crime, or election integrity or that he never said it.

How 5 Colombian girls discovered their American father in Wisconsin

Sun, 06/16/2024 - 6:40am
Liberation from Colombia led to Madison, sloppy joes, 'Patagonia' bus

Dr. Zorba Paster: A game-changer for protecting your kidneys

Sun, 06/16/2024 - 5:40am
Check out this news from the New England Journal of Medicine.

Sophomore defender has her 'biggest fan' in crowd as Oregon girls soccer wins state title

Sun, 06/16/2024 - 5:37am
Teagan Schoenecker's grandfather, Gov. Tony Evers, was among Oregon's spectators cheering on the Panthers on Saturday in Milwaukee.

Wilderness Resort to open illuminated nature trail this fall with focus on Dells-area landscape

Sun, 06/16/2024 - 5:30am
Aquavia Lumina is a milelong interactive trail that features lights and short films and runs through tunnels and a small canyon on resort grounds.

Standout women athletes deserve to be celebrated -- Daniel Grant

Sun, 06/16/2024 - 5:00am
I was hoping for more coverage of former Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey players Britta Curl and Anna Wilgren being selected in the recent Professional Women's Hockey League draft.

Donald Trump's trial was hardly a Soviet-era charade -- David Newman

Sun, 06/16/2024 - 5:00am
I was taken aback by the recent column by Hans von Spakovsky, "Trump trial resembles a Soviet-era show trial."

Civil service is essential to effective state government -- Sally Drew

Sun, 06/16/2024 - 5:00am
As a retired state employee, I know that “civil service” may seem like an ambiguous term, but it has a long history of assuring that our government is based on merit, equal treatment and service in the public interest.

High-income Supreme Court justices don't need luxury gifts -- Claudia Cooper

Sun, 06/16/2024 - 5:00am
I’m perplexed why the U.S. Supreme Court justices, whether conservative or liberal, are allowed to accept monetary donations or other gifts.

Liberals have complex views on a plethora of issues -- Derek Popp

Sun, 06/16/2024 - 5:00am
The letter to the editor "Liberals don't understand how the other half thinks" in last Sunday's newspaper is not reality. It stated that liberals aren't interested in a whole litany of topics.

Share your vision for a sound fiscal future for Madison -- Ginny White

Sun, 06/16/2024 - 5:00am
Madison's mayor has dispatched city staff and City Council members to “budget engagement events” where residents are asked to share their vision for Madison. Here’s what I envision:

Redistricted legislative maps are better, but not truly fair yet -- Jodi Sherman

Sun, 06/16/2024 - 5:00am
While I'm glad that new voting district maps are being implemented for the Legislature, Wisconsin has not gone far enough to produce truly equitable maps.

Referendum tax hikes could help solve housing crisis -- Gerry Roesing

Sun, 06/16/2024 - 5:00am
It looks as though the Madison School Board is taking steps to eliminate the housing shortage in Madison.

Bloody hostage rescue in Gaza wasn't a success -- Craig wehrle

Sun, 06/16/2024 - 5:00am
The Israeli army recently rescued four hostages in Gaza. The price tag was reportedly more than 270 Palestinians killed and many more wounded to free four hostages.

It's never too late to say 'thank you' to a veteran -- Valerie Wood

Sun, 06/16/2024 - 5:00am
In today's busy world,

This 85-year-old voter won't support Eric Hovde -- Herb Evert

Sun, 06/16/2024 - 5:00am
The last thing we need is a Californian carpetbagger such as Eric Hovde in Congress. He thinks he can represent us by visiting our fair state on the occasional weekend while he makes — and spends — his millions elsewhere.

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