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Packers activate Eric Stokes, elevate Kenyan Drake, Bo Melton

Sun, 12/17/2023 - 6:15am
Packers cornerback Eric Stokes was activated after being out with a hamstring injury suffered in late October.

Jordan Love’s approach? Good or bad, ‘keep calm and move on’

Sun, 12/17/2023 - 6:15am
Packers coaches were pleased how quarterback Jordan Love recovered from his early woes against the Giants during Monday night's loss.

Dr. Zorba Paster: You can take action now to live longer

Sun, 12/17/2023 - 6:00am
If you smoke, try to quit. Don't drink and drive. It can be done.

10 Madison, WiscNews first-year girls basketball players making an impact early this season

Sun, 12/17/2023 - 5:43am
These Madison and WiscNews girls basketball players haven't shied away from the pressure of playing varsity. Here are 10 first-year players making an impact.

UW-Madison's Mad Gaffers inspire glassblowers and holiday cheer

Sun, 12/17/2023 - 5:30am
More than 100 people escaped Saturday's gray drizzle in favor of the cozy fires of the UW-Madison Glass Lab for the annual Blow Your Own Glass event.

3 observations from Wisconsin men's basketball signee's Madison debut: 'It feels really comfortable here'

Sun, 12/17/2023 - 5:25am
The Wisconsin signee scored a game-high 25 points for Lakeville North in his Madison debut against Verona on Friday night.

Why a Wisconsin senior cornerback is sitting out of the ReliaQuest Bowl

Sun, 12/17/2023 - 5:20am
Wisconsin senior Jason Maitre explains why he chose to skip the Badgers' bowl game and start preparations for the NFL.

Obfuscation is key part of all political campaigns -- Steve Freson

Sun, 12/17/2023 - 5:00am
I am completely confused by the Dec. 3 letter to the editor "Washington Democrats are expert obfuscators." Isn’t obfuscation the primary objective of every politician and both political parties? Isn't every politician who promises to do things that appease the…

Cowardly UW leaders caved to GOP bullies -- Marlene Buechel

Sun, 12/17/2023 - 5:00am
We will never see a book titled "Profiles in Courage -- Wisconsin Edition." Never.

Regents' negotiations show how much power GOP has grabbed -- Bruce Meredith

Sun, 12/17/2023 - 5:00am
When you’re in the rabbit hole, it’s hard to distinguish the red pill from the blue.

Madison should honor native son Thornton Wilder with new park -- Jon Yttri

Sun, 12/17/2023 - 5:00am
Construction workers are currently in the courtyard of my apartment building converting the space into a park.

Anonymous gift will be paid forward to Empty Stocking Club -- Bob and Sharon Baumeister

Sun, 12/17/2023 - 5:00am
Recently my wife and I had lunch at the Bonfyre American Grille in Madison.

Wisconsin Republicans deserve coal in their stockings this year -- Mick Maier

Sun, 12/17/2023 - 5:00am
It's that time for Santa's helpers to make their lists and check them twice. What are they to make of Wisconsin's Republican leaders? Do they resemble the chastened, contrite baby elephant perched on Santa's lap in last Sunday's State Journal…

Demand a cease fire for Palestinians in Gaza now -- Stephanie Speicher

Sun, 12/17/2023 - 5:00am
Protesters gathered at the state Capitol on Dec. 9 to call for a ceasefire in Gaza after more than 16,000 civilians in Gaza have been killed. This appears to be mass retribution for the 1,200 tragic Israeli deaths during the…

Cease-fire with Hamas won't lead to lasting peace -- Daniel Greenspan

Sun, 12/17/2023 - 5:00am
I was appalled to read that the Madison City Council passed a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Israel's attempt to eradicate Hamas.

Easy does it: Bucks romp past hapless Pistons

Sun, 12/17/2023 - 4:15am
The Bucks led by as many as 34 points in handing the Pistons their 23rd consecutive defeat.

Waunakee girls basketball receives balanced scoring to lead prep stars of the night

Sat, 12/16/2023 - 11:00pm
Claire Meudt led the way for the Warriors in their loss to Oostburg. Here’s how other high school sports events played out Saturday.

Suspect tried to hit squad car head-on, Monona police say

Sat, 12/16/2023 - 10:45pm
"The driver's actions, by intentionally and recklessly using a vehicle as a weapon in a manner likely to cause death or great bodily harm, is a SERIOUS Felony," Chaney wrote on the Monona Police Facebook page.

Bicyclist seriously injured in crash, Dodge County authorities say

Sat, 12/16/2023 - 10:45pm
The bicyclist was taken via Life Star EMS to the UW Hospital with potentially life threatening injuries.

Fitchburg family loses house, 2 pets in Friday night blaze

Sat, 12/16/2023 - 10:45pm
The fire was contained to the home, which sustained significant smoke and water damage. According to a GoFundMe page launched Friday night by a relative of the family, the house is being considered a "total loss."

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