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Multiple downtown streets closing for cycling championship

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 9:09am
From Friday to Sunday, over 350 cyclists from 40 universities will participate in the event

No one is above the law, not even a Milwaukee Judge | Mary Anna Mancuso

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 6:00am
Calling her a hero is dangerous

Here's what the Madison City Council spends most of its time talking about

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 5:55am
Disputes over developments and council policy occupied more than half of the council’s time. Property taxes and homelessness? Not so much.

Season ticket prices for Wisconsin volleyball are going up again

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 5:43am
A general admission season ticket for Badgers volleyball matches at the Field House will cost 275% more in 2025 than it did in 2021.

How desire to be 'pushed to another limit' led transfer to Wisconsin women's basketball

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 5:03am
The 2023 MEAC Player of the Year, who is embarking on her last season of eligibility, is hungry to prove she can compete against the nation's best.

5 high school boys golf stars of the week: May 2 edition

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 5:03am
Consistency and low scores highlight this week's standout golfers. Vote for your favorite performance as the Supernova.

Lawmakers must keep an open mind to constituent concerns | Amy Thomas

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 5:00am
At a public listening session in Plymouth on April 28, Rep. Lindee Brill, R-Sheboygan Falls, made a troubling statement. She said that while she is willing to hear from constituents, we're not usually going to change her mind on things.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin should stand up for the children of Gaza | Karen Greenler

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 5:00am
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, has voiced important objections to the Trump administration targeting Social Security and the troubling arrest of Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan. Baldwin also has spoken about the value and need for Wisconsin’s Head Start programs and…

Medicaid is vital benefit for women of childbearing age in Wisconsin | Douglas Laube

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 5:00am
Though mentioned briefly in the Wisconsin State Journal's April 20 editorial, "Don’t be mum about looming Medicaid cuts," an important component of Wisconsin Medicaid that warrants emphasis is that it assists in caring for pregnant women.

Donald Trump's misguided tariffs are ruining small businesses | Rick Bechen

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 5:00am
Black walnut has always been highly valued overseas, and the export market is very strong. That was until President Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs gutted our industry.

Donald Trump's authoritarian intentions should be clear to all | Scott Whitney

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 5:00am
Hopefully the last few people unwilling or unable to accept that President Donald Trump is a budding dictator can finally lay down that denial after his recent actions.

Kyle Busch was once kicked out of a track for being too young. Now the NASCAR champ turns 40

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 12:00am
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kyle Busch was hyped for NASCAR greatness long before he was a teenager by his Hall of Fame nominee brother, who vowed “if you think I’m good, wait until you see my little brother.”

NBA Roundup for 5-2 print

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 12:00am
DETROIT — Jalen Brunson made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 4.3 seconds left and finished with 40 points to lead the New York Knicks to a 116-113 win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night and into the second round of…

Polzin: Inside former Wisconsin football player's road from NFL Draft pick to movie actor

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 12:00am
My cell phone rang at 4:28 p.m. on a Friday in April, a call from a 310 area code that wasn’t marked as potential spam but nonetheless had me suspicious.

Success of Wisconsin football's defense this fall rides on shift in philosophy, mindset

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 12:00am
The dichotomy of Charles Perkins became one of the most interesting aspects of the University of Wisconsin football team’s practices this spring.

5 high school girls track and field stars of the week: May 1 edition

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 12:00am
This week's 5 stars include an athlete who builds her own equipment to practice at home and a new record holder for Madison Memorial. Vote for your favorite as Supernova.

5 high school softball stars of the week: May 1 edition

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 12:00am
Offense was aplenty throughout the past week of action on the diamond. Vote for the most notable area performance as the supernova.

5 high school boys track and field stars of the week: May 1 edition

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 12:00am
Marshall coach Eric Cobb said Max Timpel is one of the team’s most valuable athletes.

Plans call for Camp Randall Stadium upgrade to be installed using helicopter

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 12:00am
New lights scheduled to be installed at Camp Randall Stadium will provide a more even coverage of the field for University of Wisconsin football night games, an athletic department official said.

Transfer center eager to become Wisconsin women's basketball's next double-double machine

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 12:00am
The Badgers' new front court force is ready to write the next chapter of success in the post for the program.

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