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Potential Packers draft picks make official visits to Green Bay

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 6:03am
There's no indication any of the incoming rookies will be in a Packers uniform, but the team's history shows there's a good chance some could.

Former North Transfer Point near Oscar Mayer could give way to apartments

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 5:55am
The proposal for a pair of four-story buildings comes as development picks up in the part of Madison the Oscar Mayer plant once dominated.

How youth sporting events ground Luke Fickell as he navigates the hot seat

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 5:40am
Luke Fickell wanted to isolate himself during a down season for the Badgers. His kids' sporting events got him out of his cocoon and 'became the best thing for him.'

Zorba Paster: How to reduce your blood pressure

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 5:30am
You can take control, without having to make 100 visits to the doctor.

How Wisconsin's highest-scoring NHL player impacted Badgers' run to Frozen Four

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 5:25am
Joe Pavelski's last point for the Badgers was nearly 20 years ago in the NCAA championship game. He's still delivering assists for his former team.

Verona boys cross country standout commits to neighboring Big Ten program

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 5:03am
A Verona senior bounced back from an injury that derailed his junior season, earning a Division I scholarship from a prominent Big Ten cross country program.

3 needs for Wisconsin men's basketball in the transfer portal

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 4:37am
The Badgers may not have a lot of certainty with their own roster as the transfer portal opens, but new additions still can position them positively for next season.

Rollins scores 24, Bucks beat Memphis at home

Sun, 04/05/2026 - 5:17pm
Milwaukee snapped an eight-game losing streak to the Grizzlies, beating Memphis for the first time since 2022.

Brewers beat Royals to earn 3rd consecutive series victory

Sun, 04/05/2026 - 5:03pm
Milwaukee got a homer from Gary Sanchez and Kyle Harrison struck out six as the Brewers pushed their record to 7-2.

Youth hunt to kick off spring turkey hunting season

Sun, 04/05/2026 - 3:31pm
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is coordinating a statewide youth turkey hunt Saturday and Sunday to kick off the 2026 spring hunting season.

Madison F-35 fighter jets to conduct evening training flights this week

Sun, 04/05/2026 - 3:30pm
Training flights normally take place during daylight hours, but pilots and maintenance personnel are required to conduct nighttime operations as a part of their overall readiness.

Super Bowl bunny excitement wins caption contest

Sun, 04/05/2026 - 9:50am
Winning line from Verona reader beats more than 75 entries.

Our endorsements in Tuesday's election

Sun, 04/05/2026 - 7:50am
The Wisconsin State Journal editorial board interviewed dozens of candidates on Tuesday's ballot for Madison School Board, Madison City Council and the Dane County Board.

Garden calendar: For the week of April 5

Sun, 04/05/2026 - 7:30am
Tips for your flowers, plants, trees and shrubs.

Frozen Four experience from Wisconsin coach who has been there: 'Tune out the noise'

Sun, 04/05/2026 - 5:37am
The Badgers are in the Frozen Four for the first time in 16 years, but some of their coaches made back-to-back appearances this decade.

Wisconsin men's basketball just what Australian guard 'was looking for'

Sun, 04/05/2026 - 5:03am
After five pro seasons the 22-year-old will join the college basketball ranks with the Badgers next season, possibly in line to take over their starting point guard duties.

America under Trump is now a rogue nation | Robert L. Bellman

Sun, 04/05/2026 - 5:00am
We Americans should all be concerned that we are fast becoming a rogue nation.

Heidi Wegleitner does great work on Dane County Board | Andrew Sernatinger

Sun, 04/05/2026 - 5:00am
I’m usually cynical about elected officials doing much, but Dane County Sup. Heidi Wegleitner is a beacon for District 2 in Madison.

Donald Trump's tactics in Iran are unlikely to succeed | Dan Butler

Sun, 04/05/2026 - 5:00am
While I don’t disagree that America and the world would be safer if Iran’s more than 40-year-long effort to destabilize the Middle East were permanently curtailed, President Donald Trump’s decision to start a war with only Israel as a partner…

Wisconsin still isn't represented by enough women | Patti Epstein

Sun, 04/05/2026 - 5:00am
The Wisconsin Women’s Council recently released a report entitled "Women’s Representation in Wisconsin Government: Twenty Years of Progress and Persistent Gaps." It highlighted where Wisconsin stands on women’s representation in elected office.

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