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Authorities identify pedestrian killed by alleged OWI driver in hit-and-run on Far East Side

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 11:20am
The death remains under investigation by Madison police and the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Burden on Wisconsin property taxpayers is unfair | Mike Gleason

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 10:29am
It’s important that students in the Sauk Prairie School District have healthy, safe facilities for positive learning. It’s also important that the teachers in the Sauk Prairie School District are competitively compensated and have a quality work environment so they…

Why are dogs still used in medical research in Wisconsin and the US?

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 10:25am
For many, the break-in at Ridglan farm was shocking, not only about the incident itself but that dogs are being used in medical research at all.

A dozen possibilities for your Madison-area weekend

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 9:00am
The spring weather we’ve been yearning for is finally upon us. Here are a dozen ways to enjoy it this weekend.

Madison questions legality of Capitol Square, UW-Madison Flock cameras on city property

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 8:25am
At issue is whether UW-Madison and Capitol police can install their Flock cameras on city-owned poles without the city’s permission.

Dane County to demolish vacant work-release building on Alliant Energy Center site

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 8:20am
The proposed demolition comes as Dane County nears completion of a consolidated jail Downtown and looks to attract private development to the Alliant Energy Center.

Man sought after gunshots reported, shattered vehicle glass found on Far East Side road

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 8:15am
No injuries were reported after the gunshots in the 700 block of Bewick Street about 11:35 p.m. Tuesday, Madison police said.

Polzin: Why a successful — and polarizing — coach decided 'it's time' to retire

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 8:10am
Madison Memorial coach Steve Collins was animated while roaming the sidelines for 28 seasons. He won 511 games, three state titles and 15 Big Eight titles along the way.

Wisconsin men's hockey has a lot to prove in NCAA Tournament, for this season and beyond

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 5:37am
The Badgers will try to win an NCAA Tournament game for the first time since 2010 when they play Dartmouth.

How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin men's hockey's NCAA Tournament game vs. Dartmouth

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 5:30am
The Badgers' first-round game in the NCAA Tournament is against the team with the nation's leading goal-scorer.

Authorities release identity of woman shot to death at Downtown parking ramp

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 6:00pm
Officials identified the 61-year-old woman who was shot and killed in a parking ramp in the 300 block of West Washington Avenue on Sunday.

Harley-Davidson cuts jobs as profits fall 26%. Wisconsin impact unknown

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 5:45pm
Harley-Davidson did not elaborate on ‌how many employees were affected.

1 in 4 Wisconsin voters already don’t trust the November election results, poll finds

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 5:37pm
Wisconsinites are even less eager to see the federal government take over election administration.

Meet the candidates for Sun Prairie School Board

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 5:00pm
Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The election is April 7.

Most Wisconsinites opposed to war with Iran, Marquette poll finds

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 4:25pm
The poll shows a divide in Republicans between President Donald Trump’s core MAGA supporters and Republicans who don’t always agree with Trump.

Brewers add to their bullpen depth by acquiring right-handed pitcher from Rays

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 4:07pm
Milwaukee made a splash in the trade market ahead of the regular season, dealing a minor-league pitcher to Tampa Bay in exchange for a bullpen arm.

Taylor leads Lazar in Supreme Court race, but almost half of voters haven’t decided

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 3:46pm
The significant degree of indecision is highly unusual, just two weeks before the election, poll director Charles Franklin said.

3 things that stood out from Badgers football OC Jeff Grimes' news conference

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 3:37pm
Wisconsin coordinator Jeff Grimes described how the Badgers will handle the risk of running quarterbacks, why offseason install was "slowed down" and more.

2 seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash on Monona Drive

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 3:32pm
Two people were seriously injured in a crash near the intersection of Monona Drive and Broadway that involved at least six vehicles.

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