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Tomah man charged with 1985 murder of woman in Vernon County accused of recent sextortion attempt

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 9:25am
The man identified this week as the killer of Terry Dolowy in 1985 also faces charges that he recently victimized a woman in a sextortion attempt.

How much a former Wisconsin volleyball star is making as a program analyst

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 7:13am
Lauren Carlini's return to the Badgers volleyball program as offensive analyst and strategy consultant is on a two-year agreement, according to records.

Restaurant reviews: Back for seconds, a look at 4 recently visited spots

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 6:40am
Looking for restaurant ideas? Here are four options, based on recent Wisconsin State Journal reviews.

3 big questions facing Wisconsin women's hockey as it chases championships in 2024-25

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 6:37am
The Badgers have a different look at goalie this season, with sophomore Ava McNaughton the only player with significant college game experience.

5 high school boys soccer stars of the week: Sept. 26 edition

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 6:23am
Vote for your favorite standout performer from the past week as the high school boys soccer season reaches its midway point.

Medicaid expansion would save Wisconsin $1.7 billion in the next 2 years, report says

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 5:55am
But providers might get paid less and $566 million in federal tax credits would be lost, factors the state Legislature might consider after the November election.

Burning Troll is ready to go up in flames

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 5:50am
The lighting of the gigantic wooden troll concludes a full day of music, food trucks and activities for the second-annual Burning Troll festival outside Mount Horeb on Saturday.

Still-beloved ex-Packers star Aaron Jones excited to return to Lambeau Field with rival Vikings

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 5:40am
Sunday's game will be 'full-circle moment' for the running back, who spent the first seven seasons of his decorated career with Green Bay.

Jane's Journey Home provides sanctuary for senior dogs

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 5:30am
Jane’s Journey Home for Dogs is a shelter for dogs ages 9 and older on Highway W just southeast of Baraboo. The shelter is a large barn located on a 36-acre farm.

An unprecedented Wisconsin women's hockey team stresses unity as path to titles

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 5:25am
No Badgers women's hockey team ever has returned more goals or points from the season before but the group also is seeking cohesion.

Polzin: Six decades later, 1963 classic might still be the ‘wooliest Rose Bowl game in history’

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 5:03am
How Pat Richter and Wisconsin lost to Southern Cal but still managed to steal the spotlight with a crazy comeback in the fourth quarter.

Glenn Grothman will defend our Second Amendment rights -- Nathan Pollnow

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 5:00am
In an era where our constitutional rights are increasingly under threat, protecting the Second Amendment is more important than ever. U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Glenbeulah, is the candidate we need in Congress to defend our right to bear arms and…

Because of Donald Trump this is not a normal election -- Stephen Blake

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 5:00am
Why does the media continue to act as if this is a normal election? They talk about policies and election strategies. I posit that this is not a normal election, and this is why:

Ranked-choice voting eliminates wasted votes -- Bob Hunt

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 5:00am
Whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is on or off the ballot would be of less importance if voters used a ranked-choice voting system. There would not be "wasted votes."

Professional banker Eric Hovde must know about blind trusts -- Andrew Stone

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 5:00am
In a recent article, U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde says he’ll leave banking behind. But he won’t divest. He’s not sure what kind of trust he’ll use.

Kamala Harris highlights extreme cases to support of abortion -- Monica Simpson

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 5:00am
Women’s hearts are breaking in real life far more than they are bleeding out in parking lots.

Lies about Haitians community in Ohio are the stuff of dictators -- Joan Kent

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 5:00am
I’d become numb to the constant spread of misinformation on social media.

Parkinson's diagnosis came after Brett Favre began struggling with right arm, he tells TMZ Sports

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 4:15am
The retired ironman quarterback disclosed he has the disease Tuesday as part of his testimony to a congressional committee about a welfare misspending scandal in Mississippi.

Wisconsin volleyball opens Big Ten play against heated rival

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 11:55pm
The five-set thriller against Minnesota featured 27 ties and 12 lead changes on Wednesday night. Here's how the match played out.

While Jordan Love won’t say for sure, signs point to star quarterback’s return

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 8:45pm
He's missed the past two games due to a sprained MCL. Malik Willis has stepped in and thrived in a relief role, but could Love play Sunday vs. the Vikings?

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