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Polzin: Welcome to the 4 Big Ten newbies. Here's a primer on what to expect around the conference

Fri, 08/02/2024 - 5:43am
What are the best road trips? Which school's fans and coaches might annoy you? What venues to avoid? Consider this a school-by-school guide on orientation day.

Solar and wind production can coexist with agriculture -- Nathan Dombeck

Fri, 08/02/2024 - 5:00am
"Why would you want to cover the best cropland in the nation with solar panels?" This seems to be the latest rallying cry, whenever a proposed solar development is slated for some of our Midwest farmland.

Overture repairs could accommodate people with disabilities -- Bob Wilson

Fri, 08/02/2024 - 5:00am
I was glad to read the article about Jerome Frautschi's support for upgrading and repairing Overture Hall.

Limit aid to Israeli until West Bank villages are respected -- J. Denny Weaver

Fri, 08/02/2024 - 5:00am
Thank you to the Wisconsin State Journal for the full-page story July 25 on the destruction of claimed illegal structures and the harassment by settlers in the West Bank village of Umm al-Khair. That description is a microcosm of what…

Thank President Joe Biden for saving economy during COVID -- Paul Soglin

Fri, 08/02/2024 - 5:00am
When Joe Biden became president, this nation had two choices. We could ignore COVID and watch businesses close, their suppliers collapse and millions of people lose work. It would have been worse than the Great Depression. Over 25% of all…

5 things to know about the ninth practice of Packers training camp

Fri, 08/02/2024 - 4:13am
Greg Joseph has been turning heads in training camp, making all his field goals Thursday in his competition with incumbent kicker Anders Carlson.

Illinois man dead in Green County crash

Thu, 08/01/2024 - 6:54pm
The airbags had deployed in the pickup, but the driver was not wearing his seat belt, the Sheriff's Office said.

Why Packers receiver Romeo Doubs is in a constant search for ‘ways to elevate’

Thu, 08/01/2024 - 5:37pm
Based on what Doubs has done through the first two weeks of camp, he might be the receiver who emerges from the all-for-one wideout group as Jordan Love’s top target.

Madison dance troupe cleans up at World of Dance competition

Thu, 08/01/2024 - 5:30pm
Barrio Dance, with its studio at 834 E. Washington Ave., brought a team of 27 dancers to the contest.

Group seeks to combat election misinformation, promote civility in politics

Thu, 08/01/2024 - 5:00pm
The event comes as former President Donald Trump continues to falsely claim he won the 2020 election in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin men's hockey's 2024-25 nonconference schedule includes early test

Thu, 08/01/2024 - 4:35pm
The Badgers will kick off their 2024-25 season on Oct. 11 at the Kohl Center before facing a tough road test.

Dale Kooyenga and Jason Fields: Madison plus Milwaukee equals promising tech hub

Thu, 08/01/2024 - 4:30pm
Less than 80 miles separate Milwaukee from Madison. The 75-minute drive between the two cities would be a typical trip into work for many residents in large metro areas across the United States.

Wisconsin volleyball trio named to preseason All-Big Ten team as Nebraska tops poll

Thu, 08/01/2024 - 4:17pm
The Badgers don't have any shortage of motivation when facing their top rival, but they did receive a reminder Thursday that they have their work cut out against Nebraska.

Wisconsin judge refuses GOP request to pause absentee voting ruling sought by disabled people

Thu, 08/01/2024 - 2:29pm
It will now be up to the state appeals court to decide whether to pause the ruling.

What to know about the national listeria outbreak affecting WIsconsin

Thu, 08/01/2024 - 2:00pm
Mild symptoms of a listeria infection include a fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. More severe symptoms include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance convulsions and even death.

UW-River Falls Chancellor Maria Gallo is retiring

Thu, 08/01/2024 - 1:45pm
Gallo joined UW-River Falls in 2021 as its 20th chancellor.

4 observations from Wisconsin football's 3rd training camp practice

Thu, 08/01/2024 - 1:33pm
Looks at the defensive line, a transfer running back and two key veterans highlight observations from Badgers football practice.

Gun found on man who ended up on Far West Side roof after fleeing traffic stop, Madison police say

Thu, 08/01/2024 - 12:05pm
The Madison man faces numerous tentative charges for drugs and weapons, including possession of a machine gun, Madison police said.

'Whiteout': Packers to depart with green and gold for an all-white look during one game this season

Thu, 08/01/2024 - 10:41am
The Packers are calling it the “Winter Warning” look, even though they'll don the uniform-helmet combo before snow is likely to fall. Here's when you can catch the fresh look.

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