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Wisconsin State Journal columnist Jim Polzin graded the Green Bay Packers' performance in their Thursday night game against the Atlanta Falcons at Lambeau Field.

The Badgers' furious rally in the third set led them to victory in their Big Ten opener.

Jake Bauers' RBI single in the eighth plated the go-ahead run Thursday for the Brewers, who reached the 100-win mark for the first time in franchise history with the win.

The state's average mortgage rate in the second quarter of 2026 was about 5.2%, ranking 35th in the country.

Overall, about 1 million people in the state are living in drought-affected areas.

At least two reporters from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel have been blocked from Tiffany campaign events or warned they would be barred.

The Milwaukee Brewers' Double-A affiliate Biloxi Shuckers returned to the Southern League championship series, but failed to take the series-deciding Game 3 for the title.

Tensions at times boiled over during Monday’s meeting, as trustees fought over to what extent local officials should have a say over what other people’s homes should look like.

The crash happened near the intersection of Pflaum and Alder Roads and Sennett Middle School.

A $350,000 grant will help equip all Madison field officers with body cameras by the end of 2027, accelerating the city’s planned three-year rollout.

After struggling throughout the regular season, Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich is looking to turn the page in October.

Some Milwaukee Bucks fans have voiced their anger around the new sponsorship from Uline.

Madison police say they found about 30 partially clothed young men covered in food, condiments and other liquids in the basement of an overheated Langdon Street residence.

The Madison Black Chamber of Commerce awarded its first-ever round of business grants to more than 40 local businesses.

The Village Board cited a combination of economic and environmental impacts.

Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The election is Nov. 3.

Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The election is Nov. 3.

Both planning processes are scheduled to begin later this fall and last more than a year.

Outside spending is on track to exceed the more than $90 million spent by special interest groups in the state’s 2022 election.

The Madison Childrens Museum unveiled a five-year plan Tuesday that includes a renewed vision statement, facility upgrades and a 2029 target for the opening of its next major exhibit.