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At Trump's urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein's ties to Clinton and other political foes (copy)
Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday she ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes.
Live scoreboard: Wisconsin high school football semifinal playoff scores
Waunakee and 27 other teams in Wisconsin will try to earn a berth in a state title game. Follow along with the action.
Bagpipers claim world record with AC/DC's 'It's a Long Way to the Top'
MELBOURNE, Australia — Hundreds of bagpipers claimed a new world record on Wednesday by belting out AC/DC’s rock and roll classic “It’s a Long Way to the Top.”
How Dane County’s charter, voucher schools scored on the state report cards
The wide range of scores tracks substantially with demographic differences.
Judge says he'll approve opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue and Sackler family (copy)
A federal bankruptcy court judge said Friday he'll approve OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma's latest deal to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids.
Stung by loss of federal funding, WORT lays off staff
The $112,000 in lost CPB funds amounted to about 12% of the station’s 2025 budget.
In-state wing signs with Wisconsin men's basketball's class of 2026
The Badgers added the first member of their next class in the early signing period.
Bill seeks to reestablish wolf population goal in Wisconsin
While state law mandates a wolf season, a federal judge in 2022 restored endangered species protections for gray wolves across most of the country, including Wisconsin.
Video: Take a tour of the new Fortune Favors store in Madison’s Downtown
The popup shop just off Capitol Square is here for the holidays, but the company is looking for a permanent location elsewhere in Madison.
Anthropic warns of AI-driven hacking campaign linked to China (copy)
WASHINGTON — A team of researchers uncovered what they say is the first reported use of artificial intelligence to direct a hacking campaign in a largely automated fashion.
You can end a shutdown overnight — but you can't reopen a government that fast (copy)
NEW YORK — The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is over — on paper, at least. But the American public isn’t done with it yet: Getting everything back up and running doesn’t happen all at once.
Ex-Sauk County deputy charged with 3 felonies for taking topless photo of female inmate
The former jail deputy has an initial court appearance scheduled for Nov. 19.
Conservative group files complaint against UW-Madison over gender inclusive restroom policy
The complaint marks the second one the conservative nonprofit has filed against UW-Madison in the last year.
Students invited to create ornaments celebrating Wisconsin educators for 2025 state Capitol Christmas tree
The tree is displayed in the rotunda of the state Capitol during the holiday season.
Madison Originals, a coalition of local, independent restaurants, disbands
The coalition encouraged Dane County residents to eat local and support independent restaurants.
Photo of the day: Violinist performs at Leopold’s Books Bar Caffé
Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.
Empty Stocking Club needs its community partners to buy and deliver toys
Empty Stocking Club fills a need in the community, but we couldn't do it alone.
Wrong-way driver faces OWI after nearly hitting squad car on East Washington Avenue
The woman was tentatively charged with a second offense of OWI, driving the wrong way, and operating after revocation.
How Packers are addressing center position following injury to starter
A fourth-year offensive lineman who has rotated in and out of spots across the line in past seasons will now look to make the most of a new opportunity.
