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Vote for President Joe Biden is a vote to preserve democracy -- Sanee Bonnell

Wed, 05/22/2024 - 5:00am
The November 2024 presidential election will not be a normal election, and the Republican candidate for president is not a normal presidential candidate.

Onerous rules don't help Madison's housing crisis -- Jodi Sherman

Wed, 05/22/2024 - 5:00am
Dane County's need for significantly more housing that's also affordable is a difficult path to negotiate.

Pec problems? Coach Matt LaFleur only part of Packers’ epidemic of chest injuries

Wed, 05/22/2024 - 4:37am
A pair of Green Bay players are on the "Matt LaFleur Plan" after sustaining offseason injuries. Here's their status and other news out of the Packers' OTA practices.

Major storm knocks out power to thousands in Madison region, but no injuries reported

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 10:04pm
State of Iowa sees multiple people killed, at least a dozen injured in storm that devastates town.

Christian Yelich delivers late 2-run triple to help Brewers get even with Marlins

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 9:59pm
Yelich cleared the bases with a drive to deep right-center that put the Brewers ahead in the eighth inning in Miami. Here's how the Brewers closed out the game.

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram: Health care apprenticeships offer care while lowering college costs

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 6:40pm
There was an interesting article on the wire the other day about health care apprenticeships in Wisconsin. It was focused on the La Crosse area and the relationship between UW-La Crosse and Gundersen Health Systems, but it has interesting implications…

Jordan Love focused more on Packers' OTA practices than ongoing contract negotiations

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 5:53pm
Green Bay's quarterback is thinking more about building team chemistry heading into his second year as the starter than about the risks of playing without a new deal.

30-year mental health commitment ordered for man charged in suspected murder plot

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 3:45pm
The commitment will begin in a state mental health institution.

The cicadas have made their Wisconsin debut

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 1:30pm
Cicadas, according to the DNR, are expected to keep emerging in southern Wisconsin into June and will not appear again until 2041.

First step cleared in $2.7 billion settlement to pay college athletes denied NIL

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 1:15pm
A landmark revenue-sharing system could be set up, though smaller conferences claim they're "fighting uphill" for disproportionate pay.

Monona man faces 6th OWI, other charges after fleeing police in vehicle, on foot, authorities say

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 11:15am
Two facsimile handguns were found in a search of the man's car, the Dane County Sheriff's Office said.

Man stabs knife at officers during arrest on North Side, Madison police say

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 11:10am
The two men were sleeping, with drugs and paraphernalia around them, when officers arrived to the call in the 500 block of Northport Drive, Madison police said.

Dodge County squad car crashes into house when trying to aid pursuit of man who fled trial

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 9:45am
Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt said that the road was rain-covered at the time of the crash.

Los Angeles columnist: Champagne wishes and caviar dreams — of a Senate seat in Wisconsin?

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 9:25am
LOS ANGELES — Eric Hovde has, from the looks of it, a pretty swell life.

Monona officer hurt when driver rear-ends squad car during traffic stop, police say

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 8:25am
The crash happened about 9:15 p.m. just off Stoughton Road near where Stoughton Road and Pflaum Road intersect, police said.

Beer Baron: Milwaukee Brewing's revival is evidenced by its pours

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 6:45am
With Milwaukee Brewing Co. about to reestablish its presence in the city in its name, I’m ready to declare Eagle Park Brewing’s reboot of the brand a success.

5 questions with Monona Grove girls soccer player Belle Dehner

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 6:07am
From her favorite food to her favorite athlete, meet Belle Dehner.

F-35 noise holds up housing as discord grows between Madison and airport officials

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 5:55am
Internal emails obtained by the Wisconsin State Journal show Dane County airport staff are frustrated by city efforts to put housing in neighborhoods where aircraft noise can impact health.

Landmarks Commission approves Essen Haus block redevelopment, final approval awaits

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 5:45am
The proposal from developer JCap Real Estate would replace the Essen Haus German restaurant and other buildings nearby with housing, a hotel and parking.

For the Packers' quarterback-turned-receiver, an against-the-odds switch is just another challenge

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 5:37am
Green Bay coaches are experimenting with the former USFL MVP quarterback as a pass catcher during OTAs after liking what they saw from him on the scout team last season.

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