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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.

This Wisconsin football walk-on's hard work paid off against Western Michigan amidst suspensions

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 6:13am
A grim situation unfolded at the start of Wisconsin football's 2000 season, but a walk-on received his moment in the sun.

5 takeaways from the moves the Packers made — and didn’t make — in trimming the roster to 53

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 5:40am
Some of the players released Tuesday may be signed to the practice squad. Green Bay may also look at the waiver wire for additional help. Here's what we know.

Open Jim: Will Phil Longo lean on Wisconsin football’s run game this season?

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 5:37am
BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers a question from a reader in his mailbag.

New Wisconsin assistant has been around the football world to end up miles from his hometown

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 5:03am
Badgers assistant special teams coordinator Eric Raisbeck has coached in six states and three countries, but couldn't be happier to be home at Wisconsin.

Hospitals are lifeblood to our rural communities -- Laura Welch

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 5:00am
There’s no question that hospitals provide unique value to our communities. As a resident of Fox Lake, I have peace of mind knowing that the nearest hospital is just 15 minutes away and open 24/7/365.

Wisconsin doesn't need to build any new prisons -- Sherry Reames

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 5:00am
I appreciated and agreed with parts of the State Journal's Aug. 18 editorial, "Close state’s dangerous, aging prisons."

Kamala Harris dodges press to avoid defending unpopular ideas -- Joe Tripalin

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 5:00am
Vice President Kamala Harris has not spoken in depth to the press or given a news conference since she was elevated to the top of the Democratic ticket.

Madison should cut luxury items before essential services -- Larry Martin

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 5:00am
Our mayor of Madison and the City Council have passed a lot of big-ticket projects with ongoing operating costs in the last few years. They are nice, but optional.

Kamala Harris brought joy back to the Democratic Party -- Claudia Cooper

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 5:00am
The Democratic Party has awakened. It has been years, going back to Barack Obama, since the party had a candidate that we can excitedly get behind.

Brewers' Christian Yelich believes back surgery should have long-term benefits

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 4:45am
The 2018 NL MVP spoke to reporters Tuesday for the first time since having surgery Aug. 16.

3 things that stood out as No. 3 Wisconsin volleyball hits mark not seen since 2015

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 4:37am
Kelly Sheffield said, "hope is not a strategy," after a number of miscues against No. 6 Louisville. Here's what we learned.

Errors prove costly in No. 3 Wisconsin volleyball's season-opening loss

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 11:53pm
The Badgers used a new NCAA rule, had a captain return from an injury and one area hurt them against No. 6 Louisville.

Blake Perkins robs a home run but Brewers drop close call to Giants in series opener

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 11:00pm
Mike Yastrzemski's home run helped San Francisco prevail in a back-and-forth game Tuesday night at American Family Field.

Wisconsin football updates season ticket sales for challenging 2024 home schedule

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 7:27pm
The Badgers play three home games against preseason top-10 teams, and fans have responded through season ticket sales.

New York Daily News: America must build, baby, build more housing to meet demand

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 6:40pm
The United States of America needs more housing — lots of it. The lack of supply in cities and suburbs in particular is the main force driving up the cost of living for millions, and keeping young people on the…

Judge rules partial vetoes of Wisconsin literacy bill were legal, but won't force Legislature to release funds

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 5:27pm
"The courts simply cannot untangle every mess created by the other branches of government," Judge Stephen Ehlke wrote in the order.

Capitol Square streets to close to traffic for Taste of Madison

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 5:00pm
Carroll, Mifflin, Pinckney and Main will close to traffic at 5 p.m. Friday and reopen at 2 a.m. Monday.

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