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Wisconsin men's basketball guard earns 'wild' shots he's taking during stellar run

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 5:40am
The fifth-year guard went for 29 points, hitting some difficult shots in the process. Shots only he can make look smooth.

Polzin: Remarkable week shows Wisconsin men's basketball can do 'some special things'

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 5:40am
After beating two top-10 opponents in the span of four days, the sky's the limit for the Badgers. But Greg Gard won't allow himself to stop and enjoy it.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's upset of No. 10 Michigan State

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 5:35am
A stellar performance from star Nick Boyd had him looking like an All-American, and then the rest joined in as the Badgers did something they hadn't since the 1951-52 season.

Polzin: Wisconsin men's basketball talking points from win over No. 10 Michigan State

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 5:35am
State Journal columnist shares his thoughts on the Badgers' stunning upset of the No. 10 Spartans on Friday night in Madison.

Roy Cohn is link between Donald Trump and Joe McCarthy | Todd Larson

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 5:30am
I am a tried and true son of Wisconsin, immensely proud of larger-than-life leaders in this state who came before, such as the famed conservationist Gaylord Nelson.

Sun Prairie police open investigation into Middleton mayor’s allegations

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 5:30am
Mayor Emily Kuhn wrote in a petition for a temporary restraining order that Mark Opitz, the city’s former planner and zoning administrator, groped her following a speech in March.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin women's hockey's win at Minnesota State

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 4:45am
Marianne Picard returned to the lineup with a goal and an assist as the Badgers got a road win against Minnesota State.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin men's hockey's win at Ohio State

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 4:45am
Gavin Morrissey scored twice as the Badgers won for only the third times in their last 16 games at Ohio State. Here's what stood out.

Former Angels infielder Luis Rengifo agrees to terms with Brewers, AP source says

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 4:30am
Luis Rengifo becomes a candidate to take over at third base for the Brewers following the Monday trade of Caleb Durbin to Boston.

Conservative group's attorney suggests Supreme Court ruling on minority grants a ‘waste of time’

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 2:34pm
The court will either be rewriting a “very good” appeals court decision or the case will be appealed to a federal court, WILL’s lawyer said.

Fraternity cancels ‘Lily’s Classic’ fundraiser over UW-Madison’s safety concerns

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 12:05pm
The fraternity says UW-Madison officials’ expectations, including that Sigma Alpha Epsilon might have some security liabilities, were unattainable.

Madison reworks Park Badger redevelopment with single 6-story building

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 11:40am
The updated design includes more apartments than the separate eight-story and five-story buildings previously planned for the site.

Subpoenas at issue in Wisconsin's lawsuit vs. Miami over Xavier Lucas transfer

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 11:29am
Wisconsin and its collective think an assistant coach at the Florida high school Xavier Lucas attended acted as an intermediary for communication with Miami, an attorney said.

Benched in Beijing, Wisconsin's Harvey emerges as driving force behind USA Hockey's offensive attack

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 11:27am
Caroline Harvey, an engine of the University of Wisconsin women's hockey team's offense, is translating those skills onto the Olympic scene for Team USA.

One last chance to catch a flying bratwurst tonight at the Kohl Center

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 11:23am
The Brat Blaster has joined the ever-popular T-shirt cannon in flinging projectiles into the stands during Badgers basketball games this season at the Kohl Center.

Luna’s Groceries opens on South Park Street with mix of Latino and American food

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 11:17am
The 6,000-square-foot store in the Village at Park is three times the size of Luna’s Groceries on the city’s Southwest Side.

Life in Naly’s flower shop, as Valentine’s Day blooms

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 9:15am
Naly’s Floral Shop owner Naly Jasengnou learned how to be a florist from helping her mother, Kelly Lor, at Lor Farm, a Dane County Farmers’ Market staple.

Democrat Joel Brennan leans on executive experience in race for governor

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 9:10am
Joel Brennan said his approach is to focus on those cost-of-living challenges being faced across the state while challenging the policies coming from the federal government.

Wisconsinites with disabilities deserve real opportunities, work | U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 9:05am
Work isn’t a dirty word. For most Americans, it’s more than a paycheck. Work provides routine, purpose and social connection. It builds confidence and skills that carry into everyday life.

Polzin: What’s it like to be polarizing? Ask a Michigan State star — or a Wisconsin staffer

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 8:35am
Brad Davison was once a villain in college basketball while playing for the Badgers. That's something Jeremy Fears Jr. is experiencing now after some questionable behavior on the court.

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