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DNR delays raises doubts about vow to fend off more cuts
DNR officials said they would complete a reorganization by June to help fend off more GOP budget cuts, but the plan is postponed.
Hands on Wisconsin: Hunters whine about the wolf population
Gray wolves were wiped out by Wisconsin hunters decades ago and only reemerged in the last couple of years. Now hunters are complaining of unsatisfying deer hunts, because the wolves are killing so many deer.
Out of work, into the woods: Life in a tent in Madison's urban forest
With no options, Brannon Prisk and Adria Mackesey built an encampment in the woods, enduring frigid and sweltering temperatures.
Progress made, but housing remains most critical gap for homeless
The Dane County Homeless Services Consortium's new 21-page community plan to prevent and end homelessness sets first-time housing benchmarks.
From the hospital to the streets: Madison's homeless need health care, respite, hospice
Some don't access care until illness or dental needs become acute. Mothers with newborns and those recovering from surgery can be discharged to the streets. The terminally ill may have no place to die with dignity.
State ethics panel gets first big vote wrong
OUR VIEW: Members show they’re more interested in playing politics than settling disputes fairly or holding leaders accountable
Chris Rickert: Ron Johnson and the politics of the War on Poverty memes
Admittedly, it's a savvy bit of political triangulation.
On View | 'Close Reading: Sewn Works by Katherine Kuehn'
Tuille and grosgrain ribbon sounds like the makings of an elegant Victorian ball gown. Printer Katherine Kuehn did not create a ball gown, but instead used the ribbon as a foundation for an art piece in her exhibit “Close Reading:…
Badgers volleyball: UW adapts on the fly for hard-fought sweep of Arizona
HONOLULU – So much for scouting.
Another bad rap for Wisconsin startup activity draws both jeers and grim affirmation
Entrepreneurs respond to the latest study by the Kauffman Foundation.
Prep sports: Madison Memorial girls, Madison West boys run to titles at Glenn Herold Invitational
Behind senior Izzy Owca’s record-setting performance, the Madison Memorial girls cross country team opened the season with a narrow — but satisfying — victory in the Glenn Herold Invitational on Saturday at Watertown.
Brewers: Jimmy Nelson can't hold four-run lead in loss to Pirates
Pittsburgh scores five runs off the right-hander in the fourth inning.
Badgers football: Alec Ingold makes strong transition to fullback
The fullback position was a strength for the University of Wisconsin football team last season, with eventual sixth-round NFL draft pick Derek Watt leading a group that also included veteran Derek Straus and a talented third option in Austin Ramesh.
Badgers football: Michigan prep safety Reggie Pearson commits for 2018
The University of Wisconsin football team has nearly filled its 2017 recruiting class before the start of the season, and the Badgers are already working on 2018.
Fitchburg neighborhood begins to move forward after house explosion
Residents nearby the Fitchburg house explosion are trying to move forward from the event while debris and rubble remains in sight.
Inaugural West Fest draws in neighbors despite rainy weather
Rain disrupted some plans for the new event on Madison's Southwest Side, but organizers pushed through to provide a community-building festival.
Prep girls swimming: Beata Nelson has moved on, but plenty of talented area teams, individuals remain
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Prep girls swimming: McFarland's Alex Moderski ready to build off strong freshman season
At this time last year, Alex Moderski was preparing to start her high school swimming career at McFarland.
Tom Oates: Packers must find more playmakers
After a fifth consecutive season in which the Green Bay Packers reached the NFL playoffs only to fall tantalizingly short of the Super Bowl, the residents of Packers Nation are getting restless.