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Photo of the day: Nutcracker Storytime

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 8:35am
Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.

Kwik Trip distribution center in DeForest may not be the company’s last

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 7:35am
The company is looking at other Midwest locations for distribution centers and is not ruling out a second production facility.

Madison police seek reckless homicide charge in Nov. 17 fatal shooting near Warner Park

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 6:50am
The suspect was booked into the Dane County Jail on the night of the shooting on a probation hold and remains there.

UW’s ‘exuberant cult of fraternity and sorority’ was defended a century ago

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 6:40am
This State Journal editorial ran on Dec. 11, 1925:

$31 million Fitchburg police station rises at Fish Hatchery, Lacy roads

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 5:55am
City leaders said police have long needed more space and the roughly 64,000-square-foot station has been more than a decade in the making.

Couple parlays love of reading into Sun Prairie’s first independent bookstore

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 5:45am
Prairie Pages opened last month and is part of a downtown resurgence following the 2018 natural gas explosion.

Whirlwind of a year leads to new coffee shop in downtown Sun Prairie

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 5:45am
What began in April as a coffee trailer servicing the West Side of Madison and Middleton is now a full-blown coffee shop in downtown Sun Prairie.

Once a disaster zone, downtown Sun Prairie is bounding back

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 5:45am
The more than $64 million in projects includes new retailers, apartments and a hotel, bringing new life to an area decimated by a deadly natural gas explosion seven years ago.

Why Wisconsin football's only in-state recruit never wavered in his commitment

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 5:37am
Appleton North linebacker Ben Wenzel discussed what it means to officially join the Badgers on signing day, the constant state of flux in the 2026 recruiting class and more.

Packers linebacker proving 'extremely valuable' in new defensive role

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 5:35am
Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur lauded the linebacker after he was thrust into playing a different position while taking on a key responsibility.

3 things to know about the Packers' newest practice squad addition

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 5:35am
The cornerback provides much-needed practice squad depth for a squad that has dealt with a recent string of injuries.

How Wisconsin men's basketball's reshuffled operations team managed 12 days on the road

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 5:03am
The Badgers went from Salt Lake City to San Diego on a long trip. The team's staff attempted to be ready for all eventualities, even some unplanned.

Don't let billboard firms ruin Wisconsin's natural roads | Bob Larsen

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 5:00am
Ever since the federal Highway Beautification Act was passed 60 years ago, efforts have been made to keep the roads of Wisconsin as beautifully natural as they are. The outdoor sign industry is always gnawing and fighting to their benefit…

Breast cancer screening bill is stuck in Wisconsin Assembly | Kristen Anderson

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 5:00am
I received a breast cancer diagnosis last year that changed everything. It was found through a screening MRI, one I paid for myself. Months earlier, my 3D mammogram showed no signs of cancer, but it noted “extremely dense” breast tissue.

President Donald Trump is pardoning the 'worst of the worst' | Louise Borden

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 5:00am
On the one hand, President Donald Trump is sending U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to round up and deport what he calls "the worst of the worst" immigrants (many hard-working taxpayers with no criminal history).

5 high school girls basketball stars of the week: Dec. 3 edition

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 4:37am
Several career milestones lead the way this week. Vote for your favorite performance as the Supernova.

Ben Johnson gets his first chance as Bears coach to beat Matt LaFleur 'twice a year'

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 4:15am
The 9-3 Bears can increase their NFC North lead over 8-3-1 Green Bay and strengthen their grip on the top seed in the conference Sunday at Lambeau Field.

Baseball Hall of Fame reveals committee members who will consider Bonds, Clemens and others (copy)

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:00am
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Hall of Fame players Ferguson Jenkins, Jim Kaat, Juan Marichal, Tony Pérez, Ozzie Smith, Alan Trammell and Robin Yount are among 16 members of the contemporary era committee that will consider an eight-man Hall ballot that includes…

How Wisconsin men's basketball's reshuffled operations team managed 12 days on the road (copy)

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:00am
The Badgers went from Salt Lake City to San Diego on a long trip. The team's staff attempted to be ready for all eventualities, even some unplanned.

Republicans need to get serious about health care | Bloomberg News

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 6:40pm
When the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended recently, Republicans mostly got what they wanted: A spending bill was passed, the government was reopened and Democrats’ main demand — a deal to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies — was deferred.…

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