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Kenosha City Council approves proposal for tribal casino off I-94
The Kenosha casino proposal still must be approved by the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs, which tribal leaders hope to have this year, and then by Gov. Tony Evers.
Chastened Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander returns from suspension with injury designation
The All-Pro cornerback has missed 10 games this season and offered the lessons he learned from his suspension ahead of the regular-season finale.
Packers wide receivers trending positively to return from injuries against Bears
Quarterback Jordan Love has rarely had all of his receiving options available. But Wednesday's practice showed they are getting closer to playing in a win-and-in regular season finale.
Madison man charged with sex assault of 14-year-old girl taken from northern Wisconsin home
The girl told police she had met the man on Snapchat and that she was scared when he showed up at her home.
Madison high school student injured in off-campus fight on West Side, police say
The fight involved several students from Vel Phillips Memorial High School, but happened off school grounds, Madison police said.
New maps need more time than Wisconsin Supreme Court allows -- Scott P. Lauder
Given the addition of two liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court justices -- Jill Karofsky and Janet Protasiewicz -- in recent years, the overturning of the state’s legislative maps is not a surprise.
Resolve to elect better lawmakers in 2024 -- Bill Dagnon
My first New Year's resolution is to elect a state Legislature that talks to the citizens of Wisconsin, listens to us and works with us to solve real problems and pass laws that improve life for all.
Nonpartisan fair maps would be a great gift -- Paul Malischke
Here is a gift that would make this year great:
Voters must choose between rule of law or Donald Trump -- Daniel Holzman
The recent Colorado and Maine ballot decisions are part of the 2024 political landscape. It is up to the U.S. Supreme Court to enforce the Constitution or not.
Donald Trump uses the oldest authoritarian playbook -- Jeff Monfort
The day history does not repeat itself will truly be a first-time historical event.
Don't forget that Jan. 6 was an attack on our country -- Mark VanLaeys
Remember Jan. 6 and save our democracy.
Wisconsin football team captain to make a run at the NFL
None of this season's Wisconsin football team captains will be on the Badgers' roster next season.
Dominant third quarter gives Pacers another win over Bucks
Milwaukee's defense fell apart after halftime which caused them to lose to the Pacers for the second time in three days and fourth time in five meetings this season.
Brewers acquire versatile left-handed pitcher from Dodgers
The Dodgers designated a 6-foot-8 pitcher for assignment to make room for their star free agent signings.
Justin Fields, Bears hope to finish strong by keeping Packers out of playoffs
The uncertain future Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields faces is relatively clear to him for one more week: Beat Green Bay for the first time in his career.
Big-picture answers figure to come soon after Bears wrap up season at Green Bay
Chicago has huge decisions awaiting since it owns the No. 1 pick in next year's NFL draft, thanks to a trade with league-worst Carolina.
Authorities not saying if 3 suspects who died after police pursuit were wanted for violent crime
Neither Monona police nor DCI has specified why police initially tried to pull the three over. DCI said police had deemed the vehicle "suspicious."
5 questions with Middleton's Will Garlock, a Wisconsin men's basketball target
From his favorite foods to a Christmas movie he enjoys, meet Badgers recruit and Middleton junior Will Garlock.
Expungement clinics help clear records, offer guidance to those with minor criminal records
Expungement is only narrowly available in Wisconsin, so the Urban League's monthly Expungement Clinic also helps clients seek pardons, clear outdated arrest records.
Hands on Wisconsin: Legislative districts shouldn't look like foam cheeseheads
The Wisconsin Supreme Court threw out our state's badly gerrymandered legislative maps. They ruled the maps were unconstitutional because districts were not contiguous -- a word used in the state constitution to describe how district maps should be drawn.