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6 keys to Wisconsin football's season opener vs. Western Michigan

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 5:13am
The University of Wisconsin football team is set to kick off Year 2 of the Luke Fickell era Friday night.

What happens during a Big Ten football replay, and how an Xbox controller plays a role

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 5:05am
The Big Ten unveiled its new replay center before the 2024 season. Here's a look inside the room and the football video review process.

'Man smart' but the women are obviously smarter -- Michael Lindsay

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 5:00am
Back in 1956, Harry Belafonte popularized his calypso rendition of the song "Man Smart (Woman Smarter)." One of the stanzas exclaimed, "And not me, but the people they say/ That the man are leading the women astray/ But I say…

Democrats aren't the party of hardworking dairy farmers anymore -- Deanne Sczepanski

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 5:00am
When I was young in the 1950s I asked my parents why they voted for Democrats. They explained that Democrats helped us dairy farmers and the working class. The Republican catered to the rich. Actually there was little difference between…

Voting for third-party candidates won't help environment -- Al Jacobs

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 5:00am
I have long espoused green energy and laws recognizing the existential threat of climate change.

You shouldn't trust Donald Trump with your daughter, money or vote -- Art Naebig

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 5:00am
Imgaine you’re sitting on a stool at your neighborhood bar and another guy sits down next to you.

10 things to know about Wisconsin football's season opener against Western Michigan

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 4:37am
From changes at Camp Randall Stadium to a new QB leading the Badgers offense, here are 10 things to know.

Freddy Peralta-William Contreras duo spark Brewers

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 10:30pm
The batterymates came through with clutch performances Wednesday, helping Milwaukee draw even in the series with San Francisco.

Packers put themselves in ‘unique’ situation with admitted impatience with kicker

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 7:00pm
Green Bay cycled through five kickers in training camp, including incumbent Anders Carlson. On Wednesday, the Packers claimed a rookie off waivers who will start the season opener.

Green Bay inmate, 19, killed; cellmate is suspect

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 7:00pm
Authorities are investigating the Tuesday night death of an inmate at Green Bay Correctional Institution.

Lincoln Hills youth prison continues to improve, but death of guard weighs heavily, monitor reports

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 3:23pm
Prison staff are frightened and don't feel there is any accountability for inmates who misbehave, while the inmates have complained of a change in mood among guards.

President Joe Biden to visit Wisconsin next Thursday

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 1:43pm
Trump and Harris appear locked in a neck-and-neck race in the battleground state, according to a recent Marquette Law School Poll.

3 things that stand out about Wisconsin men's hockey's 2024-25 Big Ten schedule

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 12:01pm
The Badgers play the first Big Ten series of the season and are the first team done with the conference slate. Here's a look.

Driver going around crash scene hits Madison Fire Department vehicle, gets hit-and-run ticket

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 11:25am
Three people were taken to the hospital for minor injuries following the crash at Verona Road and Highway 12 around 2 p.m. Sunday, police said.

Kohl’s Corp. fiscal Q2 earnings top analysts’ expectations

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 10:25am
The Menomonee Falls-based retailer said it had second-quarter earnings of $66 million, or 59 cents per share, on revenue of $3.73 billion.

Madison police investigating 2 restaurant burglaries on Far East Side

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 9:35am
In both cases, the burglars shattered the front doors to get inside and steal cash, Madison police said.

Intoxicated driver crashes stolen vehicle into parked vehicles, street signs, Madison police say

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 8:20am
Three parked cars were hit and several more were damaged through chain reactions, Madison police said.

Middleton company trying to make your phone operate faster wins Madison Pressure Chamber competition

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 7:10am
SixLine Semiconductor is trying to make electronics operate faster by producing the next generation of high-performance, cost-effective semiconductors with carbon nanotube technology.

A sneak peek at Madison Metro's first Bus Rapid Transit line

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 7:00am
The $194 million Route A officially opens to the public on Sept. 22.

5 high school girls swimming stars of the week: Aug. 28 edition

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 6:47am
Pool records and program firsts highlighted the opening week of the high school girls swim season. Here are five of the top area performances.

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