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Waunakee keeps foot down, cruises past Appleton North into Division 1 quarterfinals

The Warriors put their foot down early and never let up to avoid an upset from the Lightning the night before All Hallows' Eve

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Tonhanita Johnson to lead Wisconsin's 13 public universities

Johnson will start as president of the Universities of Wisconsin early next year. She comes from the University of Alabama System.

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Wisconsin celebrates the World Series champion Milwaukee Brewers

Fans flooded the streets of Milwaukee and the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on Friday to celebrate with the Brewers.

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YMCA of Dodge County opens $5.1 million expansion, following 81% growth in customers

The YMCA had about 3,000 members and that’s gone up to 9,000 members, said Mark Killingsworth, who helped organize fundraising for the project

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The best used cars, according to Edmunds

Edmunds reports the best used cars include models like the Honda Civic, Kia K5, and Toyota Sienna, offering budget-friendly options with great features.

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Letter | For safety's sake, legalize and regulate cannabis

Dear Editor: State Sen. LaTonya Johnson is right. It’s high time lawmakers enact legislation regulating the adult-use marijuana market (“Republicans had eight years to regulate THC, but did nothing,” Oct. 28).

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DNR investigates Kirsh Foundry after particulate coats Beaver Dam neighborhood

Neighbors from blocks around the iron-casting Foundry noticed rust-colored particulate on their vehicles, gardens, pools and other items in August.

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Kordell Stewart says a rumor was meant to ‘destroy’ him. Now he’s confronting it

Former NFL quarterback Kordell Stewart remembers the moment vividly. It was a Tuesday night, Nov. 3, 1998. He was watching a movie in his basement when his house phone rang.

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First human case of 2026 West Nile Virus reported in Kenosha County

This is the first reported case of WNV in Kenosha County since 2024. Racine County reported its first case of the year in September.

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Tonjanita Johnson chosen to be UW system’s new president, first Black woman in the role

Johnson, a senior administrator at the University of Alabama System, is the second woman to lead the Universities of Wisconsin and the first Black woman to serve in the role.

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John Malkovich says his success in ‘Wild Horse Nine’ starts with a great script

John Malkovich is already being touted as the frontrunner in the next Oscars race.

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Letter | Vote to end the insanity

Dear Editor: As a naturalized citizen who some years ago came to a very different country, where is the outrage?

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Managing the sweat down there: A guide to staying fresh and dry

AXE reports that groin sweat is common due to numerous sweat glands and tight clothing. Tips for staying dry include wearing breathable fabrics, regular cleaning, and using moisture-absorbing powder.

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