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Republicans propose ticket fee, smaller state contribution to Brewers stadium repair plan
The plan would reduce the state's payout by $20 million and impose a $2 ticket surcharge on non-baseball events such as concerts or monster truck shows.
Controversial home by landmark Old Spring Tavern gets key approval; opponents might appeal
For months, Jon and Brenda Furlow have been seeking to build a large, two-story home behind the mid-1800s Old Spring Tavern at 3706 Nakoma Road near the UW Arboretum.
Bill allowing up to $100,000 in fines for free speech violations passes Wisconsin Assembly
The legislation is the latest in a yearslong debate about free speech on Wisconsin university campuses.
Assembly approves Republican bill guaranteeing Wisconsin university admission to top students
The bill's passage came as its proponents questioned why top high school graduates were getting rejected from Wisconsin universities and ended up studying out of state.
Why an ESPN analyst has Wisconsin men's hockey at No. 1 and who's been touting the team
John Buccigross was one of the first to put the Badgers at No. 1. A former Wisconsin coach has been telling him to watch out for the team.
Wisconsin men's basketball player cited twice by UW-Madison police
The Wisconsin men's basketball player's second citation came after he wrote in a document filed with the court that "I pledge to be better moving forward."
Dane County deputy struck while responding to fatal crash Sunday
Officials believe the driver who hit the deputy was impaired.
Man accused of random stabbing at Sun Prairie Walmart found incompetent
The attempted homicide case will be on hold while the man accused in the attack receives mental health treatment.
Use salary of new superintendent to boost staff wages -- Dan Thomson
The Madison School Board should know that what Mark Twain said about them wasn't fair: "In the first place, God made idiots. This was for practice. Then he made school boards."
Ending the time change would be a winning political issue -- Richard S. Russell
As we prepare for yet another biennial episode of collective national insanity, let me offer some advice to all prospective candidates for Congress.
Harry Klinger helped diversify the Madison Fire Department -- Scott Herrick
I note the passing of Harry Klinger, whom I met years ago when I was an attorney for the Madison Police and Fire Commission, during the very difficult years punctuated by Fire Chief Ed Durkin's well-known efforts to bring women…
Mathematic perspective on Gaza death toll is heart breaking -- Nick Utphall
Math just made me cry.
Listen to those opposed to Middleton development plan -- Tom Keepers
Lack of due process and transparency in Middleton city government means the impending doom of a seven-acre greenspace adjacent to Lake Mendota. City staff and leaders are poised to ramrod a zoning change, recommending that a privately owned parcel at…
Wisconsin women's basketball makes strong start hold up in opening win over UW-Milwaukee
The Badgers faced a scare late from the in-state Panthers, but key points of focus came through in Wisconsin's seventh straight home-opening victory.
He was stuck behind a Division I recruit. This senior now is among the state's best quarterbacks
The Sun Prairie East football team's offense relies on a father-son connection between the quarterback and offensive coordinator.
Ex-Packer Blake Martinez puts embattled Pokemon trading card business on hold, returns to NFL with Panthers
Blake Martinez's company's reputation took a major hit in August when it was permanently removed from Whatnot after being accused of scamming buyers.
Man robbed of wallet at knife-point in Warner Park, Madison police say
No arrests have been made and the investigation is continuing, Madison police said.
Ex-girlfriend with machete head-butts man, chases him, Madison police say
The man said the woman never raised the machete in a threatening fashion, but did say he feared for his safety, Madison police said.
Man arrested after destroying property at Hilton Hotel Downtown, Madison police say
Hotel staff said the man was punching at walls, shouting and swearing, throwing and slamming items in the lobby, and battered two hotel staffers, Madison police said.