Arthur I. Cyr: After four years of defending itself against Russian aggression, Ukraine is gaining ground and expanding its air war, including massive drone attacks on Moscow.

Aiden Lesley: Wisconsin is second only to Louisiana in the rate of inmates who have been in prison since childhood.

Wisconsin transparency advocates say Police Advisory Council meetings should be open to the public, but Chief Brent Plisch says it’s not an oversight body.

Ken Zagacki and Richard Cherwitz: By exposing the gap between democratic ideals and political behavior, hypocrisy reminds citizens that those ideals still matter, even when leaders fail to live up

The Madison golfer had to leave a March tournament because of back spasms, but he is healthy for next weekend’s American Family Insurance Championship.

The Cap Times' new food and culture newsletter shares Madison area restaurant news, with recommendations for what to read, watch, listen and eat.

Celebrate gluten-free foods, strawberries, sweet corn, cheese curds, pickles and plant-based meals at 11 festivals around Madison this summer.

Dave Zweifel: Legend has it that surging demand for the Milwaukee brew prompted the owners to step up the brewing process, which altered the taste.

Julian Walters plans to open Park Lofts in Madison this fall. A quarter of its units are reserved for young adults aging out of foster care.

Jamie Stiehm: The Republican Senate Majority Leader has gone along with Trump's shenanigans so far, but there are signs that he's had enough.

Wisconsin is among 10 states suing the EPA for failing to implement air pollution limits in the Clean Air Act.

Scott Mayer: We need a secure border, but we also need a modern legal immigration system that reflects the realities of the American economy.

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Mark ‘ShaH’ Evans and Abby Lex-Evans’ new 7,300-square-foot gym on Post Road offers classes across martial arts disciplines.

Like now, the 2018 primary race had a big field in a year when Donald Trump was in office. This time, though, there is no clear frontrunner.

Officials say the years-long program worked. But it was likely illegal under Wisconsin law, which allows injection supplies, not smoking materials.

A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.

This week around Madison, participate in Verona Hometown Days, join Martin and Chris Kratt for “Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0.”, see Space Jam at the Wisconsin Union and more.

Agard spoke at the Alliant Energy Center, describing her progress on the county budget deficit, energy sustainability efforts and several initiatives.

Dave Zweifel: A supporter of all things Trump, Tom Tiffany promises to drag Wisconsin down a path of ecological and economic destruction.

Editorial: An obsolete, punishing and deadly law for pregnant women and families remains on the books in Wisconsin. Lawmakers must repeal this.

Athlon Sports rated Luke Fickell as the coach with the second hottest seat in the country going into next season, behind only Florida State’s Mike Norvell.

16 fests, fairs and events around Dane County to get on your calendar this summer.

The Cap Times is examining The Wisconsin Guarantee, an automatic college admissions program for high school students in the top 5% and 10% of their class.

Voters often face the lesser of two evils. Democratic voters in this year's gubernatorial primary in Wisconsin will face the better of many goods.

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At a recent town hall with Madison Police Department leaders, west side residents said speeding, property management and noise are key concerns.

Helen Feest experiments with direct, personal support — currently by the restaurant Sultan — for inclusive jazz jams at North Street Cabaret.

Evan Osnos, Susan Glasser and Jane Mayer will tape their popular weekly roundtable conversation — “The Political Scene” — on our stage Sept. 23.

Natalie Eilbert: Specialists like those in Centro’s Esperanza program help Latino families at a time when the Trump administration has targeted them.

John Nichols: Democratic strategists figured that voters wouldn't be influenced by anger over U.S. complicity with the Israeli assault on Gaza. They were wrong.

After 11 pro seasons in the NBA and overseas, Dekker will become an assistant coach for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks.

Ruthanna Seidel: Recent changes at St. Mary's have pushed nurses to the breaking point, putting nurses' well-being and patient safety at risk.

A new addition to the Wisconsin park will protect ecologically significant land from development and expand public recreational opportunities.

A 1944 Cap Times article shares community reactions before Dane County and Wisconsin officials OK’d the highway. Today, planners are weighing a Beltline expansion.

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Dave Zweifel: Donald Trump doesn't care if you think he's a crook, because he breaks the law and violates the Constitution openly and gets away with it.

City planners aim to make the street near UW-Madison’s Camp Randall Stadium more pedestrian-friendly. Debate has raged over parking, bike lanes and more.

Dave Zweifel: The wealthiest used to pay higher taxes. Now the government pays wealthy Americans interest on a debt caused by lower taxes on wealthy Americans.

Young Blood will be one of the businesses at DeForest Yards, a development that includes the new home of the Madison Capitols.

This week in the food and culture newsletter, a new east side coffee shop, herb garden inspiration, Kacey Musgraves' new album and "Yesteryear."

The Trump administration's plan to place homeless vets into guardianships will force them into treatment they often do not want or need.

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued 30 states for access to their voter data. Eight of those lawsuits have now been dismissed.

Sidney Plotkin and Bill Scheuerman: While many of us are cutting back on groceries, travel, healthcare and other necessities, oil companies are raking in mega bucks.

Millions of social media viewers have been told boxes of ticks are being dumped on unsuspecting Midwest farmers. Evidence of foul play is hard to find.

MMSD’s board approved tiebreaker rules that would decide which students are guaranteed admission to state public universities via The Wisconsin Guarantee.

Jamie Stiehm: Trump's surprise war on Iran has one reason, and Jeffrey Epstein is its name; how cleverly he shifted the focus of the national conversation.

John Imes: Removal is intended for an inability to serve or gross neglect of duty, not to be a substitute for elections, recalls or disagreements among colleagues.

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin that his agency would bring back 988’s ‘Press 3’ option.