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Largest development in Monona history rises beside Topgolf

Mon, 09/28/2026 - 5:50am
The project will add close to 700 apartments, some 25,000 square feet of commercial space and a 1.5-acre city park.

'Gonna win the World Series': Why to be optimistic about the Brewers

Mon, 09/28/2026 - 5:37am
When it comes to justifying optimism for a deep playoff run for the Milwaukee Brewers, there not much reason to look beyond their star pitcher.

5 questions with Madison Edgewood girls volleyball’s Caroline Onderak

Mon, 09/28/2026 - 5:03am
Madison Edgewood outside hitter Caroline Onderak answers five questions for the State Journal.

3 takeaways from Wisconsin volleyball’s sweep at Purdue

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 6:43pm
Wisconsin volleyball handled Purdue with ease on the road to start conference play 2-0.

Jacob Misiorowski makes Cy Young case as Brewers down Cardinals

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 5:57pm
Jacob Misiorowski strengthened his Cy Young case as the Brewers defeated the Cardinals 6-4 to finish out the regular-season on Sunday night.

Drivers in Madison crash that killed construction worker come forward

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 5:05pm
A vehicle hit a 65-year-old man doing road work near the intersection of Pflaum and Alder roads.

Wisconsin football narrowly misses AP Top 25 poll after comeback win vs. Penn State

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 1:33pm
The Badgers received heavy consideration from voters for The Associated Press Top 25 rankings but were left on the outside looking in after topping Penn State.

Meet the candidates for state Assembly District 50

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 12:50pm
Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The election is Nov. 3.

Milwaukee 16-year-old sentenced to 20 years for killing sister

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 12:23pm
A 16-year-old Milwaukee boy was sentenced to 20 years in prison Friday, Sept. 25, for fatally shooting his 30-year-old sister in June 2025. Hezile J.

Fraternity suspends Madison chapter facing hazing allegations

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 10:50am
AEPi said members found responsible for criminal conduct will be expelled.

Dane County forum planned to answer all election-related questions

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 10:40am
Speakers include Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell, Sam Liebert, state director of All Voting is Local, and Barb Feeney, former president of the League of Women Voters of Dane County.

4 observations after rewatching Wisconsin football's improbable comeback at Penn State

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 10:29am
Wisconsin’s comeback at Penn State featured Darrion Dupree’s clutch running, improved pass protection and defensive contributions that could prove important as Big Ten play continues.

This Madison-area football team is undefeated. But it still can’t make the playoffs

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 9:35am
Madison Abundant Life/St. Ambrose has embraced the creativity and physicality of 8-player football while pursuing an undefeated season that can't end in hoisting a state championship trophy.

Orchards feel effects of spring frosts but say 'we still have fruit'

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 8:00am
Fall apple picking season is in full swing, but due to freezing conditions in late April and early May, many local orchards have taken a hit to their crops.

Garden calendar: For the week of Sept. 27

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 7:20am
Tips for your flowers, plants, trees and shrubs.

Big donation should speed cameras onto Madison cops | Our view

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 7:10am
Thanks to a local nonprofit, the Madison Police Department can equip all of its patrol officers with body-worn cameras next year.

Here's what to know about the 3 constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 5:50am
The way constitutional amendments are presented to voters can often be difficult to understand. Such measures are crafted in a manner that asks voters a yes or no question.

Zorba Paster: A reader weighs in with an intriguing question

Sun, 09/27/2026 - 5:45am
A reader weighs in with a question.

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