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Polzin: Why this reserve could give Wisconsin men's basketball another scoring option in March

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 5:03am
Xavier Amos, who had a season-high 12 points against Washington, isn't lacking confidence. What the junior forward needs more of, according to Greg Gard, is consistency.

Negative political campaign ads are becoming tiresome | Terry Nelson

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 5:00am
Being negative is not a positive attribute. It seems like the political ads we see are increasingly negative.

Donald Trump keeps insulting our friends and allies | Dennis Murphy

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 5:00am
Regardless of one's political preferences, I find it appalling that President Donald Trump refers to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a dictator and Canadian Premier Justin Trudeau as governor of our 51st state.

Brad Schimel's misleading ad shows his judgment is questionable | Tom Balistreri

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 5:00am
Wisconsin Supreme Court wannabe Brad Schimel needs to get real. Judge Schimel is running an ad accusing Judge Susan Crawford of giving a convicted sex offender a lenient prison sentence so that, having served his time, he is now back…

One-day boycott won't be enough to spur real change | Guy Thorvaldsen

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 5:00am
I support the Feb. 28 boycott of businesses that have pulled back their diversity, equity and inclusion programs. I will ask that my friends do the same.

Donald Trump's first month has been pretty successful | David J. Rizzo

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 5:00am
It’s only one month into President Donald Trump’s second term.

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni pushes back against Packers' proposal to ban the tush push

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 4:45am
Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst confirmed Tuesday the team had submitted a proposal to ban the play.

Rockets come through in clutch to edge Bucks 100-97

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 4:30am
Houston's Amen Thompson was ejected for a hard foul on Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo late in the fourth quarter.

Polzin: What I liked and didn't like from Wisconsin's win over Washington

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 10:17pm
The Badgers got rid of the bad taste of a disappointing defeat with a blowout win at home. Here's what columnist Jim Polzin thought of their performance.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's win against Washington

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 10:07pm
The Badgers made history — twice — as they rebounded from a late collapse at home Saturday with a dominant effort in front of the Kohl Center crowd Tuesday night.

Wisconsin football transfer lineman to miss time during spring practice

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 8:43pm
One of the newest Badgers isn't expected to be available for much of spring practice. Here's what we know.

Rescue mission brings more than 100 cats and dogs to Wisconsin

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 8:00pm
The BISSELL Pet Foundation financed air travel for the animals, from overcrowded shelters in Alabama and Georgia to Madison, where they were dis-purrs-ed among 10 shelters throughout Wisconsin.

Bloomberg News: Refugee ban betrays our American allies in Afghanistan

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 6:40pm
Republican and Democratic administrations alike benefited from the sacrifices of Afghans who put their lives on the line to support U.S. troops, and spread American values, in the 20-year war against the Taliban. Both have now betrayed the trust those…

MGE Energy reports Q4 earnings that miss analysts’ expectations

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 2:20pm
The Madison-based utility company for its fourth quarter reported net income of $22 million, 0r $0.61 per share, on revenue of $171.4 million.

Joann fabric and crafts retailer is closing all of its stores, including West Side shop

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 1:55pm
Even after 500 store closures announced earlier this month, the company’s store on the city’s West Side at 6741 Odana Road had been expected to remain open.

2 charged in road rage crash that killed Madison Mallards umpire in 2023

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 1:30pm
Andrew L. Thomas, 33, of Bellflower, California, and Michael W. Bartz, 69, of Stevens Point, were charged last summer in Waushara County.

Why keeping WIAA events at Badgers venues was 'personal' for Wisconsin AD Chris McIntosh

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 12:57pm
Seven state championships will stay at venues managed by the University of Wisconsin athletic department in an agreement announced Tuesday.

Wisconsin volleyball releases its spring schedule

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 12:20pm
The Badgers will compete in four matches this spring, with a pair coming far from home and the other two taking place in the cozy confines of the UW Field House.

Bodega Series local artisan market returns to Breese Stevens Field for 9th year in April

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 12:10pm
The 2025 season, which is sponsored by Lauer Realty Group, will feature seven nights of themed, family activities, community artistry and local food.

Owner of Tyrol Basin arrested for allegedly assaulting 17-year-old patron

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 11:35am
Nathaniel T. McGree was arrested sometime after 6 p.m. for allegedly physically assaulting the boy after he was told to leave because he hadn't purchased a lift pass.

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