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Tom Still: Wisconsin economy in the crosshairs — debt reduction versus growth

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 8:15am
The federal governments indiscriminate cutting of research funding is threatening the state's key industries.

Medicaid cuts eyed by Congress could cost Wisconsin $6.4 billion, report says

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 5:55am
The state says it could lose $6.4 billion to $16.8 billion over a decade in one of several Medicaid cuts being considered by Congress.

The wait for a library just got longer in Cottage Grove

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 5:45am
The population in the Dane County village has ballooned but is absent a staple most communities take for granted.

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

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 5:37am
A deep dive into the differences in personnel, alignment and philosophy of the Badgers' defensive front after a dreadful 2024 season.

5 high school baseball stars of the week: April 29 edition

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 5:03am
A near-untouchable perfect game led an all-around impressive week of high school baseball action. Vote for the most notable performance as the Supernova.

Middle school protest was a poor use of instructional time | Tom Stalowski

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 5:00am
Recently, students at Toki Middle School in Madison were allowed to use time to leave their classrooms to protest the policies of the Trump administration.

Donald Trump dishonors the legacy of Pope Francis | Sam Breidenbach

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 5:00am
Pope Francis had a unique ability to link seemingly disparate issues such as social justice, worker’s rights, the plight of immigrants and the poor, and the economy with the increasingly devastating threats of a changing climate.

Reduce use of plastics and treat every day like Earth Day | Susan Fuszard

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 5:00am
If only we celebrated Earth Day all year long. We could focus on the overuse of plastics in our everyday lives. Plastic bags are used for an average of 12 minutes but can last for more than 500 years, polluting…

Milwaukee judge should be celebrated, not arrested | Bonnie Block

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 5:00am
I lay awake at 3 a.m. wondering and worrying how we have come to the point that the "make America great again" folks in positions of authority dare to arrest a Milwaukee County judge.

Group sues to let candidates run under multiple parties

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 5:00am
Under fusion voting, voters can choose their preferred candidate without supporting a party they may disagree with.

5 high school girls soccer stars of the week: April 29 edition

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 4:37am
Several area players showcased their playmaking ability during the past week of action. Vote for your favorite standout performer to be this week's Supernova.

Stronger Caitlin Clark gears up for 2nd WNBA season with a revamped and upgraded Fever roster (copy)

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 12:00am
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark slapped the court with both hands and started gesturing in her side’s direction after forcing a 5-second call near the end of Tuesday’s practice.

Federal judge tosses lawsuit brought by ex-college basketball players against NCAA over use of NIL (copy)

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 12:00am
NEW YORK — A federal judge dismissed an antitrust lawsuit Monday that had been brought against the NCAA by several former college basketball players, including Kansas standout Mario Chalmers, after ruling its claims fell outside the four-year statute of limitations.

Digest 4-29

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 12:00am
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MLB roundup 4-28

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 12:00am
CINCINNATI — Nick Martinez pitched six sparkling innings, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 on Monday night for their fifth straight win.

2 championship overtimes, 2 formats: Which do Wisconsin women's hockey players prefer? (copy)

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 12:00am
The NCAA championship overtime wasn't the same as the World Championship extra period. Players who skated in both weighed in on the differences.

Devin Williams loses his job as Yankees closer after just 10 games with New York (copy)

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 12:00am
NEW YORK — Devin Williams lost his job as Yankees closer after stumbling repeatedly during his first 10 games with New York.

With fewer Wisconsin basketball, hockey home games, Wisconsin's alcohol sales revenue falls (copy)

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 12:00am
Higher prices for alcoholic beverages at Badgers games contributed to higher per-game revenue totals in 2024-25 even though sales totals dropped.

Team Penske turmoil at Talladega brings out defense of Cindric from ex Braves slugger Chipper Jones (copy)

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 12:00am
TALLADEGA, Ala. — If there’s beef between teammates Austin Cindric and Joey Logano — and none other than Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Chipper Jones is convinced there is — then Team Penske has some work to do to…

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