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Summer heatwave strikes Mendota Marsh

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 6:40am
Oscar Fox can't handle the heat in this week's Mendota Marsh.

Take a look back at Gov. Tony Evers' two terms as Wisconsin's governor

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 5:55am
Evers' tenure has often been marked by recurring friction with the Republican-controlled Legislature.

Third Hop Garden location opens in Belleville featuring brews, live music

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 5:45am
After opening tasting rooms in Paoli in 2015 and Evansville in 2023, the company that grows its own hops for its beer is branching out once again.

How Wisconsin men's basketball's general manager tackles revenue sharing, roster building

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 5:37am
Marc VandeWettering, who was recently promoted to the Badgers' first-ever general manager, spoke with media on Thursday. Here's what stood out.

Tough couple of years 'lit a fire' under this Packers linebacker

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 5:03am
After a pair of difficult seasons with the Giants that saw a decrease in snaps and productivity, the free agent signing could be an important piece in Green Bay.

Donald Trump puts profits over lives of starving people in Gaza | Mary Maronek

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 5:00am
The people starving in Gaza, including children, is horrific.

Don't sympathize with companies that manufacture overseas | Craig Schultz

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 5:00am
The State Journal article on Tuesday "Playing in 'survival mode'" featured a local game company whose games are manufactured in China. The company is being hurt by tariffs.

Madison needs traffic enforcement not 20 mph speed limit | Kevin Houlahan

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 5:00am
When we have out-of-town guests at our home in Madison, I make a point to make them aware of the lack of traffic enforcement in our city. I let them know that excessive speeding and the running of red lights…

MAGA underestimates contributions of the unprivileged | Jacqueline Burwell

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 5:00am
I have a big question for all the GOP lemmings in the Senate and House who are attempting to push through President Donald Trump's unrealistic and brutally inhumane agenda. Who do you think will be around to care for you…

‘Happy Gilmore’ became a cult comedy. 29 years later, Adam Sandler is swinging again

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 12:00am
NEW YORK — “Happy Gilmore” was born on the range.

Minnesota's P.J. Fleck says he's a 'speck' in Wisconsin rivalry, but he's revived it

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 12:00am
The most-played rivalry in college football is in a dead heat and the Gophers' energetic coach keeps it in focus throughout the year.

Wisconsin volleyball picked among favorites in Big Ten

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 12:00am
The Badgers had three players earn a spot on the Big Ten preseason honors list.

'It hit me hard': How J.J. Watt's candid message resonated with Wisconsin football

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 12:00am
A summer visit from a Badgers legend forced the team to confront the failures of the past few seasons. Here's how the program is using the straightforward message as fuel.

How salaries for new Wisconsin women's basketball coaches compare to predecessors

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 12:00am
The University of Wisconsin will spend a little less on salary for its women’s basketball coaches in the upcoming season.

Walter Lee Wagener

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 11:00pm
July 7, 1936 — July 17, 2025

Wisconsin volleyball picked among favorites in Big Ten

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 6:27pm
The Badgers had three players earn a spot on the Big Ten preseason honors list.

Federal regulators approve Paramount's $8 billion deal with Skydance

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 6:08pm
NEW YORK — Federal regulators on Thursday approved Paramount’s $8 billion merger with Skydance, clearing the way to close a deal that combined Hollywood glitz with political intrigue.

Abundant Life school shooter's father to stand trial

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 5:52pm
Jeffrey Rupnow bought the handgun his daughter used in the shooting and enrolled her in a local gun club to teach her safe handling of the weapon.

BLOOMING BUTTERFLIES

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 5:43pm
Top: Olivia Lohan, 7, enjoys an up-close look at a Red-Spotted Purple butterfly during a visit to Olbrich Botanical Gardens’ Blooming Butterflies exhibit at the Bolz Conservatory in Madison on Tuesday. Also joining her are her brother, Adrian Rinden, 10,…

Justice Department to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 4:30pm
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department’s No. 2 official met Thursday with Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned former girlfriend of financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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