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Dane County judicial candidates make their case at Bar Association forum

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 3:00pm
Although Huma Ahsan and Ben Jones are backed by various liberal and Democratic officials, they said that as judges, they would be impartial.

Texas grand jury declines to indict former Bucks player in assault case

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 1:51pm
Patrick Beverley was arrested in November, but Monday's announcement means he will not be indicted. He had been free on a $40,000 bond.

Video: Longtime Porta Bella customers share memories as closure nears

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 1:15pm
Porta Bella, which is closing Saturday after 58 years, means more to many than just tasty Italian food.

Brat Fest deadline nears for nonprofits hoping to fundraise by volunteering

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 12:50pm
Nearly 3,000 volunteers serve at Brat Fest every year. Nonprofits that sign up to volunteer earn $12 per hour.

As millions dig out, more on the way

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 12:12pm
NEW YORK — Millions across the northeastern United States contended with treks to school and work Tuesday as they dug out from a major — and in some areas record-breaking — storm that blanketed the region with snow, canceled flights,…

Guthries offer $1M for mom

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 12:09pm
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie said her family is now offering a $1 million reward for information leading to the recovery of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who went missing from her Arizona home more than three weeks ago.

A second Harry Styles listening party is coming to Madison

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 11:10am
Strictly Discs is hosting Madison’s second exclusive Harry Styles album listening party March 5.

Zelenskyy: Ukrainians 'not broken'

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 10:48am
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared Tuesday that Russia "has not broken Ukrainians" nor triumphed in its war, four years after an invasion that severely tested the resolve of Kyiv and its allies and fueled European fears about…

The heartbreaking final days of 58-year-old Porta Bella

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 9:53am
The wife of one of Porta Bella's owners said the stories she's hearing have gotten her "totally verklempt."

Western-trained actor would become chief 'Nerd'

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 8:45am
Robert Carradine, the youngest of his prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy “Revenge of the Nerds,” has died at 71.

5 Madison and WiscNews area girls basketball players who can be game changers in the playoffs

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 4:03am
Here are five girls basketball athletes that have potential to be the X-factor for their team in the playoffs.

Polzin: How this Wisconsin men's basketball senior is 'a magician with the ball' and with his energy

Sun, 02/22/2026 - 8:27pm
The Big Ten is full of talented point guards this season. Don't forget to put Nick Boyd, who flirted with a triple-double in a win over Iowa, on that list.

How this sophomore became an essential part of Wisconsin men's basketball success

Sun, 02/22/2026 - 7:37pm
The sophomore forward has battled with a "nasty" illness in recent weeks. But when he's available, he's an essential part of the Badgers' winning formula.

3 takeaways from Wisconsin women's basketball's road loss to No. 2 UCLA

Sun, 02/22/2026 - 7:23pm
Wisconsin women's basketball lost its eighth straight game, falling to No. 2 UCLA in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Quickley scores 32 as Toronto snaps Bucks 3-game streak

Sun, 02/22/2026 - 5:37pm
Milwaukee lost for just the second time in eight games, falling at home after four consecutive road games.

Polzin: Badgers men's basketball talking points from home win over Iowa

Sun, 02/22/2026 - 5:33pm
State Journal columnist shares his thoughts on the Badgers' win over the Hawkeyes on Sunday in Madison.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's win over Iowa

Sun, 02/22/2026 - 5:24pm
Nick Boyd was just a rebound away from a triple-double as the Badgers bounced back for a victory at the Kohl Center.

Former Brewers first baseman signs minor league deal with Cleveland

Sun, 02/22/2026 - 4:17pm
Rhys Hoskins hit .237 with 12 homers in 279 at-bats last season for Milwaukee, where he spent the last two seasons.

Madison's Miracle on Ice star watches US reclaim Olympic men's hockey gold

Sun, 02/22/2026 - 3:37pm
The U.S. men's hockey team won its first Olympic gold medal since Mark Johnson helped secure the title in 1980. Here are his thoughts on Sunday's triumph.

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