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'Keep trying to forget it': How life lessons emerged from Sun Prairie football's 1986 playoff loss

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 5:37am
An unprecedented goal-to-go sequence doomed the 1986 Sun Prairie football team's state title aspirations. Here's how the Cardinals players and coach remember the agonizing defeat.

Packers' cornerback Nate Hobbs out after right knee surgery for torn meniscus

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 5:03am
The cornerback signed to help lessen the blow of losing Jaire Alexander will be out of practice for the foreseeable future.

Incompetence helps keep Trump's Cabinet loyal | Richard S. Russell

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 5:00am
Those who are justifiably appalled by the staggering incompetence of our nation's top Cabinet officials should realize that their ineptness and ignorance is not an accident -- it was by design. It's not a bug but a feature.

What will make America wake up to Donald Trump's corruption? | Scott Whitney

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 5:00am
As I read the latest news of massive job losses, increasing inflation, plummeting respect for America around the world, environmental destruction and ongoing cruelty at all levels, I cannot help but again wonder: What is it going to take?

Sheriff Kalvin Barrett should cooperate with ICE requests | Bruce Frey

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 5:00am
Sheriff Kalvin Barrett is not doing our county and citizens any favors by refusing to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency officials.

Gov. Tony Evers was a class act at a local charity event | Jerry Dempsey and Barbara Morgan

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 5:00am
We recently attended a Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County fundraising dinner at which a longtime board member was being honored for more than 50 years of exemplary service.

Lack of data on why people are leaving Madison School District is real problem | Lyle Krall

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 5:00am
The July 29 article "Gothard weighs in, with eye on future" disclosed that the Madison School District's annual student population growth is drastically less than surrounding school districts when compared to population growth.

Brewers' successful promotion could result in more alumni home-run derby events

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 4:37am
The success of the Milwaukee Brewers’ alumni home run derby has sparked interest around Major League Baseball.

Scoreboard: Local sports

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 12:00am
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Wed, 08/06/2025 - 12:00am
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MLB Roundup 8-6

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 12:00am
PITTSBURGH — Logan Webb struck out 10 in six innings, and the San Francisco Giants hit three home runs on their way to an 8-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.

Injuries to key players dampen excitement for WNBA's inaugural Rivals Week

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 12:00am
NEW YORK — The WNBA hoped to create some buzz with its inaugural Rivals Week, which is slated to begin on Saturday. Unfortunately, injuries to key players like Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese has dampened some…

Packers rookie receiver takes positive approach amid early expectations, pressure (copy)

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 12:00am
There's plenty placed upon the shoulders of the speedy rookie, whose presence offers hope for Green Bay's passing offense. He's working through his goals early in training camp.

Peralta throws 5 innings as Brewers handle Braves to improve on best record in majors (copy)

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 12:00am
The Milwaukee Brewers have extended their winning streak to five games by defeating the Atlanta Braves.

Wisconsin football players sharing 'moving' stories in new training camp routine (copy)

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 12:00am
Nightly presentations by upperclassmen continue the Badgers' mission to be a closer-knit team this fall.

Roberta C. Zaruba

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 11:00pm
June 1, 1946 — August 7, 2024

John E. Clarke

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 11:00pm
June 9, 1934 — August 1, 2025

Sandra Jean Giovetti

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 11:00pm
October 26, 1939 — August 1, 2025

John "Jack" Kruchten

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 11:00pm
December 30, 1949 — July 31, 2025

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