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3 things that stood out in Wisconsin men's hockey's 2nd straight loss to No. 4 Michigan State

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 9:33pm
The Spartans scored three times in the first period and handed the Badgers their first back-to-back losses of the season. Here's how it happened at the Kohl Center.

Verona Area School District launches investigation into boys hockey program

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 8:03pm
The Verona boys hockey team is under investigation by the Verona Area School District. Here's what we know and the program's immediate response.

Wisconsin football continues D-line reform with latest transfer signing

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 6:43pm
The Badgers added a Group of Five defensive lineman to their transfer portal class Friday night.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin women's hockey's win at St. Thomas

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 4:53pm
Lacey Eden scored two goals for the fifth time this season as the Badgers pulled away late.

Adult Camp Shalom counselor accused of sexually assaulting underage camper; Jewish Federation leaders resign

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 4:25pm
The assault in the waning days of Camp Shalom was reported to Dane County child protective services, which found the allegation “credible and substantiated,” according to a statement.

What Wisconsin football's 3 new assistants will make

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 4:20pm
Employment letters reveal the salaries of the Badgers' new cornerbacks, offensive line and running backs coaches.

Muskego man still fighting citation for writing ‘Jan. 6’ in chalk

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 2:16pm
Brownlow said he wrote the message as a reminder that that Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack shouldn’t ​be forgotten.

Watch where you park on South Park Street, as tow-away zone has been expanded

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 2:00pm
The expanded no-parking zone runs from 4-6 p.m. and is meant to keep traffic moving as drivers began avoiding John Nolen Drive.

Madison neighborhood rallies around injured goose tangled in fishing line

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 1:00pm
In mid-December, a goose perching on the Yahara River drew the surrounding Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara neighborhood’s attention. Chunks of ice hung from a long strand of fishing wire affixed to its feathered body, neck drooping under the weight of it. Community members…

What animals does Dane County's Wildlife Center accept, and what to do when you find one

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 12:59pm
The Dane County Humane Society's Wildlife Center started in 2002.

Shark teeth at risk from more acid

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 12:08pm
PORTLAND, Maine — Sharks are the most feared predators in the sea, and their survival hinges on fearsome teeth that regrow throughout their lives. But changes in the ocean's chemistry could put those weapons at risk.

Madison police investigating after shot fired at Downtown apartment

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 11:25am
No arrests have been made and the investigation is continuing.

Middleton Culver's may relocate to former Fitzgerald’s for a hefty $4 million

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 11:20am
Craig Culver is planning to buy the Fitzgerald’s restaurant property in Middleton for almost twice its value and move his existing Culver's restaurant one block over.

Olbrich Botanical Gardens seeking public input on new master plan

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 11:05am
Landscape architecture firm Reed Hilderbrand was chosen through a competitive selection process to lead the design team and project.

Tom Tiffany, David Crowley lead Wisconsin governor's race fundraising

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 10:55am
With more than half a year to go until the August primary, millions of dollars are already flowing in to Wisconsin’s open race for governor this fall.

Trump shows tariff card

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 10:46am
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — President Donald Trump said Friday he could punish countries with tariffs if they don't back the U.S. controlling Greenland, a message that came as a bipartisan congressional delegation sought to lower tensions in the Danish capital.

The spirit of ’76 was more optimistic in the Madison region 50 years ago

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 10:35am
This State Journal editorial ran on Jan. 14, 1976:

US commits to aging fleet of coal plants

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 9:14am
Trump administration officials vowed to keep U.S. coal power plants operating, casting it as an imperative to meet surging electricity demand and drive a revival of the nation’s industrial base.

WisconsinEye’s absence felt in Legislature, cameras not rolling for first time in 18 years

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 8:20am
Complicating matters has been the recent enforcement by Republican legislative leaders of rules that bar members of the public from recording state lawmakers in public meetings.

Here are MLK Day events in Madison

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 7:30am
There are many opportunities to honor the work of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Monday in the Madison area.

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