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The Red Zone podcast: Talking QB battle and previewing UW's secondary and offensive line
As the season approaches, Jason Galloway previews the Badgers' defensive backs and offensive line before BadgerNation's Benjamin Worgull joins to discuss UW's quarterback battle.
Farm prospers by providing land, larger markets for Hmong farmers
HAFA aims to help Hmong families gain stability, profit
Driver identified in fatal Columbia County crash
Authorities identified the deceased driver from a crash Thursday on Highway 60 in Columbia County as Douglas Lee, 54, of rural Fall River.
Hands on Wisconsin: Olympic glory gives way to election headaches
After watching the best athletes inspire us during the Olympics in Rio, we now get to be discouraged by our politicians for the next two months.
Badgers football: UW unranked in preseason AP poll
After missing out on top 25 of the USA Today Coaches Poll earlier this month, the University of Wisconsin football team will also begin the season unranked in the Associated Press AP poll.
We sit with Jimmy against OWI scourge
OUR VIEW: Man who lost family and ability to walk because of drunken driver should be powerful voice for change in Legislature
Madison Style: Derber Design creates unique home decor
Their brother acquired a plasma torch for his welding business not knowing it would spark Dana Derber and Debra Derber Oien to start their own business as well.
Through candid obituaries, families fight heroin and opioid addiction
After Jesse Sparks died from a drug overdose in Madison July 25, his obituary didn’t mince words.
Creativity and science converge at technology-focused summer camps in the Madison area
Students across the Madison area temporarily swapped typical warm weather activities this summer for the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and expand their science skills.
Madison Police: Crash on Near East Side shuts down Williamson Street
Around 2:45 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to a two vehicle crash at Mother Fools Coffee House, 1101 Williamson Street, that left multiple people pinned in a vehicle, police said.
YOU TOON: College students spot special back-to-school sale in this week's caption contest
Fill in the caption with a clever quip by Wednesday and win publication of your line with the cartoon in next Sunday’s newspaper. You’ll also receive a signed print of the cartoon by artist Phil Hands.
Adaptive fitness classes help people find their personal path to fitness
This summer Jane Schmieding biked 650 miles — 10 for every year of her life — on a red hand bicycle.
Gary Engberg: Early migratory bird seasons on horizon
An estimated 30,000 to 40,000 people will hunt doves in Wisconsin with an average hunter harvesting five birds.The predicted fall harvest based on estimates is 100,000 to 150,000 doves -- a relatively small number considering 4 to 5 million birds…
Chris Rickert: Paul Soglin's case for early annexation of town is less than believable
Soglin says his intent is two-fold -- which is believable by about half.
On View | 'I Know You'
First impressions — what you notice about another person the first time you meet. Recollecting that quick, immediate feeling, artist Adria Kaufman draws the baristas, bartenders, servers and other individuals she encounters in Madison.
Shelley Peterman Schwarz: Tips for those difficult teen years
In previous columns, I’ve written about what it was like raising our daughter Jamie and son Andrew (from birth to 13) while I was living with chronic disabling multiple sclerosis (MS). Today’s column is devoted to those tough years of…
Mitch Henck: Trump still a turnoff for many in GOP
Wisconsin Republicans are still tormented by Donald Trump.
Packers: Jordy Nelson to be limited when he starts practicing Monday
"He'll go through the individual (drills), and then we'll kind of take it from there," coach Mike McCarthy said. "So first things first."
Pro golf: Jerry Kelly fires 65, 8 shots back of Si Woo Kim at Wyndham Championship
The 21-year-old South Korean has an 18-under 192 total at Sedgefield, a stroke off the tournament 54-hole record set by Carl Pettersson in his 2008 victory.
MLB: Rangers sign ex-Brewers star Carlos Gomez
Thin on veteran outfielders after losing Shin-Soo Choo to a broken left forearm last week, the Texas Rangers signed free agent outfielder Carlos Gomez on Saturday to a minor league deal.