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Donald Trump is teaching our children bad behavior -- Judith Landsman

Tue, 06/11/2024 - 5:00am
I failed my class, but it's because the teacher is conflicted and corrupt.

Limiting alcohol licenses will benefit Madison community -- Alexander Natanson

Tue, 06/11/2024 - 5:00am
A Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce official suggested in a recent State Journal article that limiting the density of alcohol outlets in Madison is a "solution in search of a problem." But substantial evidence points to the real and pressing…

Madison cleanup crews deserve praise after windstorms -- Tom Balistreri

Tue, 06/11/2024 - 5:00am
I would like to publicly thank the dedicated workers of the city of Madison for their extraordinary efforts in cleaning up the debris left by the severe storms we recently experienced here.

Colin Rea shines in his longest outing since 2016 as Brewers defeat Blue Jays

Mon, 06/10/2024 - 10:00pm
The right-hander allowed one run in seven innings, and the Brewers offense hit two home runs Monday against Toronto.

'Something you dream of': Senior's walk-off sends Sun Prairie East baseball to state semifinal

Mon, 06/10/2024 - 7:15pm
The senior ace got it down on the mound and at the plate to continue the rich history of Cardinals baseball for another game.

8 Wisconsin legislative races to watch this November

Mon, 06/10/2024 - 7:13pm
New legislative maps could bring Wisconsin some of the closest Assembly and Senate races the state has seen in a while.

Bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission unanimously chooses Democrat as chair

Mon, 06/10/2024 - 5:00pm
The same Democrat who led the Wisconsin Elections Commission during the contested 2020 presidential election will be back in the helm in the swing state this year.

With new maps, Wisconsin Democrats put candidates in every state Senate race for first time in decades

Mon, 06/10/2024 - 3:30pm
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has put more than 120 candidates — the most by the party since 2011 — into 97 of the state Assembly's 99 races this fall.

Wisconsin's new maps leave sitting lawmakers paired with colleagues, running unopposed in some races

Mon, 06/10/2024 - 3:11pm
New maps signed into law earlier this year by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers drew incumbent lawmakers into the same district in 15 Assembly districts and six Senate districts.

Madison had 3 shooting incidents over the weekend, including one that injured 12

Mon, 06/10/2024 - 3:04pm
Madison police say an estimated 250 people — including high school students — were on a Downtown rooftop when a shooting there injured at least 12 people.

No sitting lawmakers running in more than two dozen Wisconsin legislative races this fall

Mon, 06/10/2024 - 3:00pm
With lawmakers across Wisconsin drawn into new legislative districts, more than a dozen elected officials have opted out of running again this fall.

International forward signs with Wisconsin men’s basketball

Mon, 06/10/2024 - 2:25pm
Badgers coach Greg Gard alluded to an increased emphasis on international recruiting, and that paid off with new signee Monday.

Wisconsin football dips into rivals' state and lands commitment from 3-star tight end

Mon, 06/10/2024 - 2:08pm
The Badgers went into the Circle City to add a target for the Air Raid offense. Here's what we know.

UW cancer center is broadening its search for researchers

Mon, 06/10/2024 - 1:57pm
A cancer research program for students underrepresented in the medical field is being offered for college students for the first time.

Driver who went 100 mph on Beltline was ‘showing them how fast the car was,’ Monona police say

Mon, 06/10/2024 - 1:20pm
The driver and a passenger who had a warrant out for their arrest were arrested and jailed, while the other passenger was released, Monona police said.

3 hospitalized after intoxicated driver crashes UTV in Lafayette County, authorities say

Mon, 06/10/2024 - 11:05am
The UTV driver, Jamie L. Hille, 50, of Mineral Point, faces a tentative charge of OWI (first offense) causing bodily injury.

Liberal Judge Susan Crawford launches run for Wisconsin Supreme Court in bid to hold narrow majority

Mon, 06/10/2024 - 10:40am
Next year's election will determine whether liberals maintain their narrow majority on the state Supreme Court.

Madison schools could ask taxpayers for $600 million in November referendums

Mon, 06/10/2024 - 10:35am
If both measures are approved by voters, that means tax bills for residents will increase.

One consequence of climate change in Madison: More rain

Mon, 06/10/2024 - 10:30am
Climate change is projected to bring more rain and stronger storms to Madison. The city is already feeling its effects.

Police calls drop at large Meadowlands Apartments

Mon, 06/10/2024 - 10:25am
KCG Companies is slowly building a rare collective with nonprofits and public entities to improve the quality of life and safety for residents at the Meadowlands.

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