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Madison police seeking to reunite disabled boy with stolen bike

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 7:20am
Due to its design and specifications, the bike is of high monetary value, but is of much more value to the boy, Madison police said.

Analysis: Could zombie deer disease jump to humans?

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 6:40am
In the tranquil expanses of North America’s woodlands and grasslands, a silent but concerning phenomenon is unfolding: chronic wasting disease (CWD). The condition, often dubbed “zombie deer disease,” is stealthily spreading among deer populations, sparking concerns among scientists, conservationists and…

Indigenous Foodways class has UW-Madison students eating like it's 1491

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 5:55am
The class is hands-on, with no exams, but has students planting Indigenous crops, including the "three sisters" — corn, beans and squash — and cooking in Babcock Hall's kitchens.

Waunakee senior sees his 'dream come true' with Division I college basketball commitment

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 5:50am
The 6-foot-7 Waunakee boys basketball standout made a commitment to play Division I college basketball on Feb 27. Here's where he's headed and what led him to his decision.

Madison Edgewood earns top seed at WIAA girls basketball state tournament

Sun, 03/03/2024 - 3:07pm
After a big win over Waupun in a Division 3 sectional final, the WIAA rewarded the Crusaders with a top seed at the tournament that opens Thursday in Green Bay.

Boomers need more condos to downsize, free up starter homes -- Tom and Julie Walsh

Sun, 03/03/2024 - 11:56am
Thanks for the Feb. 4 State Journal editorial, "Make it easier to build, buy condominiums," that spoke to the heart of our "missing middle" housing need in Madison.

You thought Wisconsin's winter was warm? Wait till summer

Sun, 03/03/2024 - 9:40am
As El Niño transitions to La Niña, Madison could see warmer-than-normal summer temperatures.

Concerts on the Square announces its season, to start June 26

Sun, 03/03/2024 - 9:35am
Six weekly concerts -- and a plea for community support -- are on tap this summer.

Garden calendar | For the week of March 3

Sun, 03/03/2024 - 8:00am
Tips for your flowers, plants, trees and shrubs.

OUR VIEW: Really? 4 years, 10 months and 17 days more of Senator 'No'?

Sun, 03/03/2024 - 7:35am
Wisconsin's Ron Johnson has abandoned any pretense of cooperation in his third -- and hopefully final -- term

Hands on Wisconsin: Supreme Court moves at snail's pace on Donald Trump's immunity

Sun, 03/03/2024 - 7:10am
The Supreme Court has decided it needs to weigh in on the question of whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for the crimes he committed in office.

Is Packers’ quarterbacking success ‘luck?’

Sun, 03/03/2024 - 6:50am
Or have the Packers figured out the game's most vital position?

Offensive coordinator shares how proposed rule changes will impact Wisconsin football

Sun, 03/03/2024 - 6:33am
Communicating with the quarterback with a radio and allowing tablets on sidelines are among rule changes. Phil Longo shares his perspective on the potential changes.

Spring Green Restaurant, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, gains historical recognition

Sun, 03/03/2024 - 5:50am
The Spring Green Restaurant at Riverview Terrace, part of the Taliesin Preservation, has joined the National Register of Historic Places.

Madison Public Library plans final interviews, meet-and-greet with 3 finalists for director

Sun, 03/03/2024 - 5:40am
"The Madison Public Library Board is delighted with the pool of candidates to serve as the next Director of Madison Public Library," said Alyssa Kenney, Board Chair in a statement Friday.

Dr. Zorba Paster: Exercise can help reduce stress in children

Sun, 03/03/2024 - 5:40am
Physical activity has been shown to be beneficial.

Why Kyle McClellan was 'adamant' about starting Wisconsin men's hockey's Senior Night

Sun, 03/03/2024 - 5:37am
Badgers goalie Kyle McClellan felt he had to make up for Friday's loss in Saturday's regular-season finale. He was key in the Badgers beating Michigan State.

Polzin: Emotional return of former Wisconsin coach after tragic crash inspires beyond basketball

Sun, 03/03/2024 - 5:30am
The Badgers fell for the seventh time in nine games. But this columnist's heart was warmed with a return "full of energy."

Illinois shows Wisconsin men's basketball's net losses of individual matchups

Sun, 03/03/2024 - 5:25am
Tyler Wahl's offensive success was negated on the defensive end with a teammate's foul trouble and other hurtful factors for the Badgers.

Republican Party should dump the declining Donald Trump for coherent Nikki Haley -- Richard Potter

Sun, 03/03/2024 - 5:00am
Lately I’ve been seeing many articles stating that Nikki Haley should drop out of the race for the Republican nomination to be our next president. I think they are wrong for a glaringly obvious reason.

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