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Immigration attorney, incumbent advance in April Dane County Circuit Court election

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 5:50am
The winner in April 7 general election will be seated for a six-year term. Branch 1 currently handles civil litigation.

In last State of the State address, Gov. Tony Evers calls on Legislature to keep working

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 5:45am
The Assembly is expected to hold its final floor period on Thursday, while the Senate will hold a session on Wednesday and plans to convene again in March.

GOP leaders broach $2.3 billion in tax rebates, property tax credits

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 5:45am
Notably absent from the GOP proposal is Evers’ request for $450 million for general school aid by the end of the 2027 fiscal year.

Packers coaching staff change continues as key coordinator steps down

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 5:35am
There will be a new leader of a unit that saw its miscues play an important role in Green Bay's disappointing season.

LuAnn Krahenbuhl

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 11:00pm
After a long life of love and labor, LuAnn Krahenbuhl (92) was welcomed into a well-deserved eternal rest on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Monroe.

Jacqueline Kay “Jackie” (Slotty) Boettcher

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 11:00pm
February 10, 2026

Herb Kohl’s foundation donates $30 million to renovate UW-Madison’s Music Hall for La Follette School

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 7:15pm
The UW-Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs is expected to move into Herb Kohl Hall in 2029.

United States, Canada will meet for gold for the 7th time in Olympic women's hockey

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 7:13pm
The U.S. clinched its berth with a 5-0 win over Sweden in semifinal play on Monday. And the defending champion Canadians followed with a too-close-for-comfort 2-1 victory over Switzerland.

Man arrested for attempted homicide after pointing gun at police

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 5:30pm
When an officer tried to stop him, the man resisted and grabbed the officer, and during the ensuing struggle, the man pulled out a gun and pointed it at the officer’s stomach.

Police: UW-Madison student arrested for taking videos in dorm restroom

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 5:00pm
One victim, who had experienced this twice before earlier that day, grabbed the phone when it occurred a third time and observed that it was actively recording, police said.

Madison breaks the record high for Feb. 16

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 5:00pm
Madison broke a temperature record Monday afternoon after reaching 64 degrees, the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan office said.

Madison breaks record high temperature Monday

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 5:00pm
Madison hit 64 degrees Monday, passing the previous record of 57 degrees set in 1981, with warmer weather and a possible thunderstorm expected through the week.

Obituary index for Tue., Feb. 17

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 3:40pm
TODAY'S OBITUARIES

Wisconsin men's basketball point guard named Big Ten Player of the Week

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 3:37pm
The fifth-year guard was instrumental in leading the Badgers to back-to-back top-10 upsets last week.

MADISON SETS A RECORD

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 3:30pm
Above: With warmer temperatures settling into the region, area residents enjoy the mild conditions while engaging in a variety of outdoor activities Monday in Madison. A melting snow cover reflects a runner along the Capital City Trail near Garver Feed…

DIGEST

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 3:19pm
Man arrested after gun pointed at police

Even musicians have a right to eat: Napster shut down 25 years ago

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 2:30pm
This State Journal editorial ran on Feb. 14, 2001:

Wisconsin men's basketball soars into AP rankings after week of top-10 upsets

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 1:47pm
The Badgers' stellar week earned them top-25 status from voters for the first time in several weeks.

Madison kindergarten, 4K program enrollment opens

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 1:37pm
Kindergarten and 4K enrollment opened Monday, and families who need enrollment assistance can also schedule an appointment after Feb. 23.

It's Wisconsin, Ohio State going to the wire in women's hockey WCHA title chase

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 1:23pm
Ohio State gained another first-place vote in the USCHO rankings but Wisconsin was at No. 1 for a 41st straight time.

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