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Watertown band students invited to perform banned piece at Madison beer garden

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 12:59pm
The students have been prohibited from performing the instrumental piece at their school concert Monday night.

Police impersonator scammers at it again in Dane County

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 12:05pm
Anyone who gets a call demanding payment for a "jail diversion program" or bail, should hang up immediately, and report the scam to authorities.

1 hospitalized, 1 arrested after stabbing in Beloit

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 11:20am
Beloit police said the stabbing happened about 10 a.m. Sunday in the 1300 block of Porter Avenue.

Wisconsin Originals: Kathryn Clarenbach co-founded National Organization for Women

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 11:10am
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.

As Evansville grows, murals and historic signage help tell Evansville’s story

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 10:43am
More murals and illuminated signs are planned for the Rock County city as it seeks to grow and celebrate its history.

The Smashing Pumpkins coming to Kohl Center

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 10:00am
The band's "The Rats In A Cage Tour" starts in September and runs through November.

Locals sounds the sirens when NWS identifies imminent weather threats

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 9:40am
Question: Who or what triggers the decision to sound a tornado siren?

Madison School District’s Southside investigation cost $179,000

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 8:15am
The investigation found that while the principal and assistant principal of the former Southside Elementary School likely violated district rules, more than half of the allegations could not be substantiated.

Men’s homeless shelter construction wrapping up, with opening date still in the air as staffing questions linger

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 8:10am
Plans to open a men’s homeless shelter on the Far East Side are still waiting on a plan on how to run the site.

See the Packers shotgun beers at Luke Combs' Lambeau Field concerts

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 8:05am
Head coach Matt LaFleur even joined in on Night 2, along with players Tucker Kraft, Lukas Van Ness, Josh Jacobs, Edgerrin Cooper and Evan Williams.

4 burning questions ahead of Brewers’ series against Chicago Cubs

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 8:00am
Milwaukee has won its last five decisive series and its pitching staff has been productive in its recent stretch. How will the Brewers fare versus a division rival starting Monday?

Wisconsin’s government pay scales were higher 50 years ago

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 6:40am
This State Journal editorial ran on May 17, 1976:

Monona Grove School District touts competitive pay

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 6:25am
The Monona Grove School Board approved a 2.63% base wage increase and an additional $634,000 benefits funding under a new compensation plan. The starting salary for teachers will be $57,095.

Gov. Tony Evers says Wisconsin is prepared for any FBI election probe

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 6:15am
It's so far unclear what the goals are of the questions.

Waunakee senior excited to play with 'the best' after Division I men's golf commitment

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 5:35am
The reigning WIAA Division 1 individual state champion made his childhood dream a reality by committing to an out-of-state program last November.

Ho-Chunk lawsuit against online prediction markets can move forward

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 5:30am
Federal Judge William Conley said the Ho-Chunk Nation has a right to allege Kalshi’s online gambling operation in Wisconsin violates the tribal-state gaming compact.

Watch Chris Farley as Matt Foley 30 years later motivate Wisconsin football for 1994 Rose Bowl game

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 12:00am
Madison native Chris Farley proved to be the perfect speaker to motivate the Badgers football team at the annual Rose Bowl dinner in 1993.

Bandung, Wisconsin’s first Indonesian restaurant, is closing

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 3:05pm
Bandung Indonesian Restaurant is letting customers know not on social media, but with a note on its dine-in menu.

Severe weather in Madison area Sunday was from a 'mesoscale convective vortex'

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 2:50pm
The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and a weather spotter spotted called in a convincing funnel cloud, but it wasn't confirmed.

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