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Regina Vidaver right experience to lead Dane County -- Erik Paulson

Sun, 08/11/2024 - 5:00am
I’m supporting Regina Vidaver for Dane County executive, and I hope you will, too.

Regina Vidaver brings critical skills to county executive job -- John Eich

Sun, 08/11/2024 - 5:00am
I’m writing in support of Regina Vidaver as the next Dane County executive. As a colleague, I've witnessed her excellent leadership, pragmatic approach and dedication to public service.

Constitutional ballot measures are just a legislative power grab -- Darin Burleigh

Sun, 08/11/2024 - 5:00am
There are some very good reasons to vote "no" on the two constitutional amendments Tuesday. Former Congressman Reid Ribble's column in last Sunday's Wisconsin State Journal, "Vote ‘yes’ on 2 ballot questions," is another.

Constitutional amendments fly in the face of common sense -- Sheila Young

Sun, 08/11/2024 - 5:00am
Two questions on the back side of your ballot ask you to approve a change to the Wisconsin constitution that flies in the face of common sense by removing the governor’s ability to quickly distribute federal funds in times of…

Maia Pearson will make sure our public schools are funded -- Evan Bonsall

Sun, 08/11/2024 - 5:00am
I am a public school teacher, and I am urging my neighbors in Madison, Monona and McFarland to vote for Maia Pearson for state Assembly on Aug. 13. Pearson is the pro-public schools candidate in District 78. Her top priority…

Randy Udell can help bring broadband to our Assembly district -- Mike Engelberger

Sun, 08/11/2024 - 5:00am
A major primary election is coming up on Tuesday. Stoughton and surrounding areas, Fitchburg and part of McFarland have an important choice to make. With new maps, we have to pick our representative in the state Assembly for District 47.

Nasra Wehelie deserves your vote for state Assembly -- Susan Schmitz

Sun, 08/11/2024 - 5:00am
Vote for Nasra Wehelie for state Assembly District 80.

Andrew Hysell will be a progressive leader in the Assembly -- Linda Leonhart

Sun, 08/11/2024 - 5:00am
Andrew Hysell is a Democrat who has stood up for our progressive values and rights throughout his career.

America used to dominate Olympic diving events -- Jerry Darda

Sun, 08/11/2024 - 5:00am
Olympic sports fans may be asking how China has become so dominant in the diving events after the U.S. dominated historically for many years.

Homeowners can't afford to pay higher property taxes -- Samuel Smith

Sun, 08/11/2024 - 5:00am
I bought my house in Madison in the early 1980s for $57,000 and now pay about $8,000 a year in property taxes. I'm fortunate that I can afford to pay this, but I'm sure other long-term homeowners in Madison struggle…

Where things stand in these 5 position battles following Packers’ win over Browns

Sat, 08/10/2024 - 9:26pm
Green Bay is in the middle of competition for playing time on all three phases of the game. Here's what we learned after Saturday's exhibition opener.

Late home run lifts Brewers to fifth straight victory after pitching duel with rival Reds

Sat, 08/10/2024 - 8:53pm
Milwaukee rookie Tobias Myers gave up three hits over 7 1/3 innings and struck out a career-high nine batters but didn't earn a decision. Here's how things unfolded in Milwaukee.

Packers check off all of coach Matt LaFleur’s boxes in preseason opening victory

Sat, 08/10/2024 - 8:29pm
From Jordan Love getting things started with a big play, to players up and down the roster giving their all, there was plenty for Green Bay's coach to like.

North Side home fire causes $50,000 in damage

Sat, 08/10/2024 - 4:14pm
Firefighters rescued two cats, who were unharmed, from the home.

One dead, 3 injured in rollover crash on Interstate 94

Sat, 08/10/2024 - 2:04pm
The accident is under investigation by the State Patrol, but initial reports indicate a mechanical failure in the vehicle contributed to the crash.

4 observations from Wisconsin football's open-to-fans practice

Sat, 08/10/2024 - 1:00pm
Wisconsin's only practice open to fans this year was controlled by the defense, but a couple of young players on offense made noteworthy moves.

Plenty of deer, birds to hunt this fall after mild winter and rainy spring, DNR forecasts

Sat, 08/10/2024 - 1:00pm
There be more opportunities to shoot antlerless deer in some counties — and you won't even need to make the hours-long trek north for it.

Mendota Marsh: Walzing into the White House

Sat, 08/10/2024 - 6:40am
Oscar Fox and Lewis Crane discuss Kamala Harris' new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, in this week's Mendota Marsh.

Newly invigorated Democrats appear to have edge in Wisconsin ground game

Sat, 08/10/2024 - 6:40am
Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign seems to have a more robust operation in the battleground state than the campaign of former President Donald Trump.

Is a Wisconsin man the 'Bob Ross of hoof trimmers'?

Sat, 08/10/2024 - 5:55am
Nate Ranallo of West Salem has 1.9 million followers and 35 million likes on his TikTok account alone.

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