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4 observations from Wisconsin football's spring scrimmage

Sat, 04/25/2026 - 2:23pm
Here's what stood out from the Badgers' scrimmage Saturday, which featured the most live tackling of any practice this spring.

DOJ evidence can be used in 2020 fake electors lawsuit, judge rules

Sat, 04/25/2026 - 7:15am
Dane County Circuit Court Judge John Hyland rejected former campaign adviser Kenneth Chesebro’s motion to suppress interviews he gave to the state investigators.

Former Madison La Follette standout finds perfect offensive fit down south

Sat, 04/25/2026 - 7:03am
The Lancers star guard found the right suitor that will help her "play the basketball I want to play" after two seasons at DePaul.

Man dies of injuries suffered in UTV crash in Green Lake County

Sat, 04/25/2026 - 6:55am
One other person died and two others were injured in the crash last Saturday on Princeton Road, near Honeysuckle Lane in the town of Brooklyn in Green Lake County.

Wisconsin's election system deserves trust | Jason Fields and Tim Higgins

Sat, 04/25/2026 - 6:40am
The most recent Marquette University Law School poll contained some disturbing results on the confidence our state’s citizens have in the most foundational aspect of our representative democracy — the trustworthiness of our election results.

Bring back fusion voting to Wisconsin | David F. Gundersen

Sat, 04/25/2026 - 6:40am
The Wisconsin State Journal last Sunday highlighted some of the ways Wisconsin contributed to America’s story.

Special electric rates set for data centers in a first for Wisconsin

Sat, 04/25/2026 - 5:50am
Data centers served by We Energies will have to cover the full cost of additional energy resources, state regulators decided Friday.

Death penalty ban and kindergarten were firsts for Wisconsin | Annie Laurie Gaylor

Sat, 04/25/2026 - 5:00am
Sunday's article “America at 250 bears a distinctly Wisconsin fingerprint” credited some laudable firsts, but also had major omissions.

When will offshore wind farms come for Madison's lakes? | Bruce Richardson

Sat, 04/25/2026 - 5:00am
Sunday's Wisconsin State Journal editorial, "Yes to wind farm, more clean energy," leads to this question: How much longer before we will see offshore wind farms in the Madison area lakes, Lake Wisconsin and the shoreline on the Wisconsin side…

3 things to know about Packers' trade target in Round 3 of NFL Draft

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 11:43pm
One player in particular stood out above the rest to Green Bay in the third round of the NFL Draft. Here's why the Packers moved up to select him.

3 things to know about Packers' selection of Brandon Cisse in NFL Draft

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 11:13pm
The newest addition to Green Bay's secondary raises some interesting questions. Here's a closer look on the impact the second-round pick could have with the Packers.

Packers trade up in 3rd round of NFL Draft to select defensive tackle

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 10:11pm
Green Bay traded up in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday, moving from pick 84 to 77 in a deal with Tampa Bay. Here's who they selected.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin volleyball's domination in final spring match

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 10:00pm
The Badgers got contributions throughout the lineup in their sweep of Northern Illinois in their final spring tuneup.

Paul Skenes' red-hot start sets stage for Pirates' shutout of Brewers

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 9:41pm
Skenes had a perfect game into the seventh inning and Konnor Griffin hit his first career home run on his 20th birthday as Pittsburgh won the series opener in Milwaukee.

What to know about Packers' opening pick in NFL Draft

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 8:17pm
With its first selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, Green Bay addressed arguably its biggest need. Here's what to know about the Packers' defensive addition.

Madison schools to be closed May 1 as teachers demonstrate in support of immigrants

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 7:00pm
Madison School District announced the May 1 closure due to expected staff absences, as MTI members are expected to demonstrate in support of the May Day Strong national day of action.

Packers sign key receiver to 3-year contract extension

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 5:53pm
During the lead up to the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Green Bay reportedly reached a deal with one of its wideouts worth $50.25 million in new money.

The Packers have 2 picks in NFL Draft on Friday. What to know, how to watch

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 4:43pm
The Green Bay Packers are set to make their first two picks of the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday. Here's what to know before they're on the clock.

Animal rights activists file civil rights suit against Ridglan Farms

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 3:47pm
Ridglan said the people who tried to break into the facility were “a violent mob” that launched “an assault on a federally licensed research facility.”

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