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7 Jacob Misiorowski stats that will boggle the minds of Brewers fans

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 12:17pm
Jacob Misiorowski delivered yet another remarkable start Wednesday, but numbers behind his success may be even more impressive.

Republicans quietly close special session on gerrymandering

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 11:54am
Gov. Tony Evers called the session to begin the process of giving voters final say on a constitutional amendment to ban partisan gerrymandering.

New Sun Prairie superintendent vows transparency after scandals

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 10:55am
Antoine Reed officially takes over July 1. His hire comes as criminal cases against two former West High School staffers continue to wind their way through state courts.

Driver sought after Downtown hit-and-run crash injures 13-year-old pedestrian

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 10:45am
The teen boy was injured when he was hit by an SUV while walking on State Street near Lake Street on Friday, Madison police said.

Woman punched during road-rage incident after Highway 12 drivers stop on Southeast Side

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 10:40am
The 48-year-old woman was arrested and jailed on tentative charges of disorderly conduct, battery, and criminal damage to property, and issued multiple traffic citations.

Driver arrested after passenger dies in crash into Beloit cemetery

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 10:10am
A pickup truck lost control at high speed in the 1300 block of Woodward Avenue and crashed in a cemetery, where it struck multiple headstones, Beloit police said.

19 great ideas for your Madison-area weekend

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 10:00am
This weekend, find your neighbors at garage sales, plant sales, lagoon races and theatrical productions.

Man dies from injuries suffered in Janesville house fire

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 9:05am
The man was rescued from a second-story window of 402 S. Locust St., and taken to Mercy Hospital with life-threatening injuries. He later died at the hospital.

Madison Night Market returns Thursday

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 8:58am
Thursday’s kickoff market celebrates Madison's Asian American and Pacific Islander culture.

Ex-pastor gets life in prison for repeated sex assaults of child in northwestern Wisconsin

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 8:20am
Jeffrey Anthony Charles, who had a prior sexual abuse conviction in Iowa, served as the pastor for Neighbors to Nations church in Princeton, Minnesota at the time of the assaults.

5 Madison area high school girls sports stars of the week: May 14 edition

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 7:13am
This week's five stars include big-time scorers in both soccer and lacrosse. Vote for your favorite performance as the Supernova.

5 questions with Madison West boys tennis' Alex Blonien

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 7:03am
The State Journal caught up with Madison West junior singles player Alex Blonien, who answered five questions ahead of boys tennis practice Monday.

Mazomanie native Skylar Grey comes home to Wisconsin for music honor, new album

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 6:15am
Just how much does five-time Grammy nominee Skylar Grey love her native Wisconsin? She actually enjoys scraping ice from her car windsheid.

Archivists see surge in Wisconsin residents seeking Canadian citizenship

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 5:45am
Most point to America’s political climate as a motivator, seeing Canada as a potential escape route. Many also want to connect with family history.

Verona native, Wisconsin softball's home run leader, gets where she hoped to be with Badgers

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 5:37am
The Badgers are in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022, and Verona's Hilary Blomberg looked back on one of the program's biggest upsets.

Milwaukee sees homeownership rise. Is this a blip, or a real trend?

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 5:30am
Homeownership, particularly among Black and Hispanic residents, is rising in neighborhoods where the out-of-state companies once had the biggest presence.

Matthew Tate will serve community well as Sauk County sheriff | David Jaeger

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 5:00am
My name is David Jaeger, and I previously served as chief of police for the Minocqua Police Department for 10 years. During that time, I had the opportunity to supervise and work alongside Matthew Tate.

More teams won't make NCAA basketball tournament better | Mark Stauffer

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 5:00am
The “geniuses” who run the NCAA have decided to increase the number of teams in their men’s basketball championship tournament, again.

Eric Toney will put law and order first as Wisconsin's attorney general | Sallie Helmer

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 5:00am
Wisconsin deserves an attorney general who puts public safety before politics, defends the law without fear or favor and stands up for every Wisconsinite.

Wisconsin's surplus should be used to pay for state services | Donald Foy

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 5:00am
Our household recently received a mailer that read: “Enough is enough. Homeownership should be affordable.”

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