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Polzin: How this ‘pit bull’ unleashed a big play exactly when the Packers needed it

Mon, 12/08/2025 - 5:40am
The cornerback had been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons Sunday against the Chicago Bears. But the “scrappy” veteran got the last word with a game-clinching interception.

Jordan Love and the offense get best marks in Packers’ win over Bears

Mon, 12/08/2025 - 5:35am
Wisconsin State Journal columnist Jim Polzin grades the Green Bay Packers’ performance in a 28-21 win that helped Matt LaFleur’s team take over first place in the NFC North.

Bears' Caleb Williams blames himself for not throwing better pass on crucial INT against Packers

Mon, 12/08/2025 - 5:35am
Bears tight end Cole Kmet had gotten behind cornerback Keisean Nixon, but Williams’ pass was underthrown and Nixon intercepted it, effectively ending the game.

Madison La Follette girls basketball star is rewriting records — and she’s aiming to dunk next

Mon, 12/08/2025 - 4:33am
Madison La Follette sophomore Nyajuacni Riak is one of the best girls' basketball players in the nation. Her biggest goal this season is to dunk at least once in a game.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin women's basketball's upset of No. 20 Michigan State

Mon, 12/08/2025 - 4:15am
The Badgers nearly led wire-to-wire in their first win over a ranked opponent since the regular-season finale of the 2022-23 season. Here are three things that stood out.

Polzin: Packers talking points after victory over Bears

Sun, 12/07/2025 - 6:43pm
The Packers prevailed to win the 211th meeting between the two rivals. Here are columnist Jim Polzin's thoughts after Green Bay moved back atop the NFC North standings.

Wisconsin Cinnabon worker fired after racist outburst at customers goes viral

Sun, 12/07/2025 - 3:30pm
Cinnabon posted a statement on social media that the worker, who it did not identify, was "immediately terminated" by the franchise owner over a "disturbing video" of the incident.

Madison area snowfall totals — and how the city is responding

Sun, 12/07/2025 - 11:35am
The storm from Saturday night to early Sunday morning didn't produce enough snow accumulation for a citywide plowing effort

Wisconsin State Journal readers have given over $165,000 for children’s toys at Christmas

Sun, 12/07/2025 - 7:35am
Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to children in families in need in the greater Madison area.

Garden calendar: For the week of Dec. 7

Sun, 12/07/2025 - 7:00am
Tips for your flowers, plants, trees and shrubs.

Dr. Zorba Paster: Plenty of gadgets are out there as great gifts

Sun, 12/07/2025 - 7:00am
There's something for everybody. Use your imagination!

OUR VIEW: Don’t let AI data centers ruin Wisconsin’s climate goal

Sun, 12/07/2025 - 6:40am
It’s incredible if not startling:

Badgers win $1 million for most donations in Big Ten blood drive. Here’s how much

Sun, 12/07/2025 - 5:45am
Badgers donated blood more than 15,000 times for this year’s competition to win $1 million.

3 things to know about the Packers' new defensive line addition

Sun, 12/07/2025 - 5:37am
A former Seahawk was claimed off waivers to bolster a unit that's been dealing with injuries at many points this season for Green Bay.

Vaccines protect entire communities, not just individuals | Philip McAndrew

Sun, 12/07/2025 - 5:00am
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, oversees the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and chooses who will decide our vaccine future.

Don't let Obamacare costs continue to rise out of control | Dick Greffin

Sun, 12/07/2025 - 5:00am
President Barack Obama in 2010 signed into law the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare. It provides financial assistance to people needing help with medical costs. The projected 10-year cost to taxpayers was $940 billion. Two years later, the…

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