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'Trojan horse'? Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling likely to boost legislative Democrats

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:40am
Instead of simply ordering new maps that keep districts in one piece, the court’s liberal majority dropped in the requirement for new maps not to favor one party over another.

UW Board of Regents to hold special meeting to consider chancellor punishment

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:40am
It was not immediately clear which of the 13 Universities of Wisconsin system chancellors the notice was referring to, and the agenda did not specify any actions that might prompt a sanction.

Packers’ playoff chances hinge on winning in Minnesota on Sunday night

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:35am
If the season ended today, Green Bay would be on the outside of the NFC wild card chase.

Charity care drops at SSM Health St. Mary's but mostly holds steady at other hospitals

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:30am
St. Mary's says a new discount program partly explains the trend, while an advocacy group points to a shift in who helps patients needing financial assistance.

Madison police investigating suspected hate crime Tuesday

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:30am
Anyone with information is asked to contact Madison Area Crimestoppers at 608-266-6014 or online at p3tips.com.

Milwaukee Brewers deal is part of costly trend of publicly funded stadium construction projects

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:30am
In some cases, sports teams are even seeking a new jolt of public funding for state-of-the-art stadiums while public entities are still paying off debt from past projects.

5 ways Wisconsin's new alcohol laws could affect you

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:30am
A conservative law firm has already signaled plans to file a lawsuit against the new rules.

Looking for a babysitter? Badgersitters has a team of 180 of them at your service

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:30am
Most of the Badgersitters are UW-Madison students, whose class and extracurricular schedules make them more available for irregular schedules and overnight shifts.

Portage could see hemp-based battery company, hundreds of jobs

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:30am
The Wisconsin Battery Company has plans to employ 600 workers within the first six years of opening a plant in the Portage Industrial Park.

Wisconsin filling wide receiver coaching vacancy with one of Luke Fickell's former players

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:25am
The Badgers are filling their wide receiver coaching role with a former Ohio State quarterback and seven-year receivers coach at the Division I level.

Way-too-early look at Wisconsin men's basketball's potential NCAA Tournament bracket

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:20am
The Badgers got off to a good start in 2023-24. Here's where they stand with NCAA Tournament projections, way before the tournament selection takes place.

Here are 12 places to ice skate in Madison this winter

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:15am
Looking to ice skate in Madison? Here are some indoor and outdoor rinks to try this winter.

Draft Queen: Looking back on a busy 2023 in brewing

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:15am
There was a lot to enjoy this past year, with some lumps along the way.

9 of Madison's wackiest, weirdest and most wonderful vehicles

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:15am
From a Duckmobile to a Bubblemobile, you can see some amazing vehicles while you're wandering around the area.

Diversity, equity, inclusion divisive for white people -- Norman Jensen

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:00am
When Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says diversity, equity and inclusion are divisive, what I hear is political trash talk. His criticism of DEI is Orwellian doublespeak (up is down, left is right, right is wrong). It is a white man’s…

Celebrate outstanding UW women student-athletes -- Daniel Grant

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:00am
I am writing to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of women student athletes at UW-Madison.

Recovery high schools can help students thrive -- Judith Munaker

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:00am
Do you know a teen who is struggling with alcohol or drugs? You can be the change in your community for teens who want to be substance free. A bill sponsored by Sen. Jesse James, R-Altoona, and Rep. Barbara Dittrich,…

Electing Trump would return our nation to chaos -- Mark K. Allen

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 5:00am
Questions have risen in recent weeks about how a second Trump administration would act and function. Much concern has come from the former president's own statement of wanting greater control and accepting fewer limits if reelected. The concern is the…

A new pro league changes women's hockey, and Wisconsin players are front and center

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 4:44am
Six of the 18 free agents signed by PWHL teams were former Badgers players, a sign of the impact Wisconsin will have on the new league.

Wisconsin tight end Hayden Rucci gives update on his future plans

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 4:15am
Badgers senior tight end Hayden Rucci has made his decision about his football plans next year. Here's what that means for the program.

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