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5 Madison area high school baseball stars of the week: May 12 edition
One swing changed the trajectory of multiple high school baseball games this past week. Vote for your favorite performer to win the latest Supernova title.
SoCon star finds 'everything I've been looking for' with Wisconsin women's basketball
The Chattanooga transfer guard found the perfect landing spot with the Badgers, who impressed her with genuine relationships and an enticing up-tempo style.
How new assistant's salary compares to the rest of Wisconsin women's basketball staff
Wisconsin women's basketball assistant Julia Ford's salary puts her in the middle of the other four assistants this season.
Sauk County Sheriff’s Office identifies victim, alleged assailant in Friday murder
The Sauk County Sheriff’s Office did not specify the relationship between Susan Paul, 80, of Prairie du Sac, and George Paul, also 80 and from Prairie du Sac.
Dane County Humane Society welcoming hundreds of dogs from Ridglan Farms
Monday marked the first day in the Humane Society’s work to rehome 500 of the 1,500 beagles sold last month by the embattled Ridglan Farms to two groups opposed to using animals in research.
How tenant unions are attempting to reshape renter power in Wisconsin
Tenant unions are increasingly advocating for tenants over issues such as rent increases, unfair lease agreements and unsafe living conditions.
26-year-old woman, 63-year-old man killed in separate Grant County crashes
They were the third and fourth people to die in crashes in the Grant County this year.
'Fast Eddie,' who had no shortage of dance partners, dies at 75
Eddie Bailey could be found out dancing most nights of the week.
Evers, Republican leaders agree to 'blockbuster' deal on school funding increase, tax rebates
Individual taxpayers who filed tax returns in 2024 and had at least 90% of their income earned in Wisconsin will be eligible for a $300 income tax refunds.
Man arrested early Monday after using child as human shield, police say
Officers responded to a residence on Madison's East Side just before 3:30 a.m. for a disturbance or "unwanted subject."
Free groceries were Mother's Day magic in Madison checkout line | Marnie Schulenburg
A touching Mother’s Day moment unfolds in Madison’s Hy-Vee where a man steps in to pay another customer’s groceries after she cannot find her card, revealing their shared experience of loss and kindness.
Warm weather and April showers bring ... more foliage
The rainy, relatively warm April has put the spring greening well ahead of schedule in the southern part of the state.
Person suffers life-threatening injuries in Janesville house fire
The fire was reported Sunday afternoon in the 400 block of South Locust Street.
Watch: First pitch of 100th rec softball season in Madison
Joe Gothard, superintendent of the Madison School District, threw out the first ceremonial pitch Friday evening for the Madison School and Community Recreation program’s 100th season of rec softball in Madison.
Possible Giannis Antetokounmpo trade destinations following NBA draft lottery
One of the more pivotal offseasons in the history of the Bucks has begun in earnest now that the NBA Draft order was set Sunday.
Sun Prairie mulling budget cuts after failed referendum
The moves to cut spending or enhance revenues would allow the city to balance its operating budget — which now sits at $45.4 million — through 2029.
Legislature fails to act following Madison school shooting | Drs. Tyler Lennon and Siobhan D. Wilson
Gunfire on Dec. 16, 2024, shattered the morning at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. Students, families and educators across the city were left grappling with fear and grief after yet another school shooting.
Wood ticks have been unusually active in southern Wisconsin this spring
Emergency room visits for tick bites recently hit their highest level in southern Wisconsin since at least 2022. Visits are up across the region.
Madison debated a train line past a future West High School a century ago
This State Journal editorial ran on May 13, 1926:
Numbers to know from the Brewers' three-game sweep over the Yankees
Milwaukee's trio of wins over New York set some impressive marks in the teams' head-to-head history. Production came from all around the roster.






