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Like many Wisconsinites, fall is my favorite season. It means it's time to get outdoors to savor the state’s clean, clear lakes, smell the fresh air and enjoy the silence and serenity of the autumn woods and our colorful autumn…

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Hazelhurst, is dusting off the same tired campaign of crime and taxes. He promises to hold criminals accountable, something a governor has little or no control over. He is not running for district attorney or sheriff.

The president barred journalists from some press organizations from the White House. The move backfired on him spectacularly -- he craves attention, and the press limited his coverage. Much of the press stood in solidarity.

Artificial intelligence could become one of humanity’s greatest achievements — or one of its most destabilizing economic forces.

Wisconsin citizens shouldn’t have to choose between religious freedom and public safety. We can protect both — by voting "no" on Question 2 in this fall's eleciton.

I see no need for the proposed 765-kilovolt transmission line that is planned to go through the Driftless Area in southwest Wisconsin. It will ruin the area's unique geography and ecology.

My family has stewarded our 262-acre farm in the Driftless Area near Ithaca for nearly 60 years. It is still in our parents' name and will be enrolled in a conservation easement in early 2027. This is to ensure the…

As a small business owner in the building industry, I know how much businesses like ours depend on a reliable supply chain, including the rail network that moves our materials from manufacturer to supplier.

The Wisconsin Badgers football team needs all the help and support it can muster. But in my opinion, having UW games telecast on streaming services is blunting that effort.

The State Journal caught up with Figaro after her team’s 3-0 win against conference rival McFarland on Sept. 24. She shared her pregame superstition, volleyball hot take and more.

Watching the Badgers quarterback play isn’t for the faint of heart. But he overcame his lows with some dramatic highs in the Badgers' upset win at Penn State.

December 18, 1938 - September 23, 2026

Wisconsin’s defense repeatedly kept the Badgers alive, setting the stage for a 17-point comeback and the program's first win at Penn State since 2003.

Turang's two-run homer provided the go-ahead runs and the Milwaukee Brewers bullpen combined for six hitless innings to preserve a 3-2 victory over the visiting Cardinals.

The Badgers' fourth-quarter rally helped paper over some issues in their win at Penn State.

The Badgers on Saturday night picked up their third ranked win in the Luke Fickell coaching era. Here's a look back at those victories.

The Badgers put together a pair of touchdown drives in the fourth quarter to take down No. 13 Penn State. Here's what stood out.