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Badgers volleyball: Molly Haggerty fuels sweep of Kansas State
The freshman makes 14 kills and hits .609 as fourth-ranked UW wins the title at the Rainbow Wahine Invitational.
Home Talent League: Albion beats Monona
Albion has two of the best hitters in the Home Talent League in Aaron Laskowski and Tyler Oren, but it was the lesser-known seven, eight and nine hitters who carried Sunday’s victory.
Prep football notes: Ben Hauser, Jake Ferguson back in action
When preseason football camp was first beginning, the Sun Prairie football team didn’t expect to have senior linebacker Ben Hauser back.
Packers: Jared Cook already appears to have chemistry with Aaron Rodgers
GREEN BAY — Aaron Rodgers just wanted to make sure everyone had what they needed.
Badgers women's soccer: UW settles for scoreless draw with Drake
The Badgers generate 24 shots to the Bulldogs' 4 and take 15 corner kicks but can't finish.
Brewers: Pirates complete four-game sweep
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell thinks the Pittsburgh Pirates have all the tools to go on a run. Meanwhile, he'd like his squad to score more than just one.
Put senators on video to save money -- John Mutschler
I have an idea for U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, who seems to think higher education costs can be held down by using videos of instructors giving lectures.
Invest in public schools -- Sandy Whisler
More than 350 public education advocates from around the state recently gathered in Wauwatosa for the second annual Summer Summit, co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Public Education Network and Support Our Schools-SOS Wauwatosa.
Clinton Foundation tackles noble causes -- Owen Hoitomt
I have seen multiple articles insinuate possible ethics issues associated with the Clinton Foundation, but I never see anything on what exactly the Clinton Foundation is set up to do.
Justice Prosser isn't a victim -- Lisa Subeck
Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser lamenting nasty, big-money judicial campaigns is an example of hypocrisy at its worst. Prosser’s own actions are part of the problem, and he is clearly not a victim.
Call off the hounds in north woods -- Bill Stokes
Wisconsin is the only state that allows so-called bear hunters to "train" their hounds by running them through the woods in the summer.
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Put senators on video to save money
Prep girls golf: State golfers eager for Crusade Fore a Cure tournament Monday
The girls golf tournament benefits the Susan G, Komen Foundation. The event begins at noon today at Maple Bluff Country Club.
Badgers football: Miserable 2015 has Wisconsin's Corey Clement focused on season, not NFL
Corey Clement’s final fall camp with the University of Wisconsin football team was quite different than the one before it, when Clement was openly discussing his hopes to follow Melvin Gordon and enter the NFL draft a year early.
Despite strong public support, no change in Wisconsin on gun background checks
On a Sunday afternoon nearly four years ago, Elvin Daniel was in his garden when he got a call from police: His sister, Zina Haughton, had been shot at work.
Around Town: Organizers of Drew It Up pay tribute to hip hop
"The way the event was drawn out on paper was beautiful," Zhalarina Sanders, the director of the JVN Project, said.
Department stores hope to recapture appeal, be destinations
NEW YORK — Department stores trying to recapture their appeal to consumers are making plans to provide more experiences like spas and restaurants, and offer exclusive selections to transforms the store into more of a destination.
Boys cross country outlook: The race for the Big Eight Conference title will be one for the ages
One Big Eight coach called the talent-packed conference the toughest in the state in any sport.
Prep cross country: Gus Newcomb and his Middleton teammates are shooting for the stars this year
After leading the Cardinals to a fifth-place team finish at state last year, Newcomb wants Middleton to win it all this fall.
5 times you shouldn’t refinance your mortgage
Refinancing your mortgage can save you a lot of money in interest and lower your monthly payment — when the numbers makes sense, that is.