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5 high school boys stars of the week: Dec. 12 edition

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 4:37am
Dominant performances on the mat and offensive explosions on the ice highlighted last week’s high school boys sports action. Vote for who had the most impressive performance.

Wisconsin volleyball faces tough test at Austin Regional of NCAA Tournament

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 10:03pm
The Badgers are tasked with facing No. 2 Stanford, which has knocked out Wisconsin three other times in the tournament.

Wisconsin football losing starting center to the transfer portal

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 6:23pm
Injuries bookended the Badgers career of Jake Renfro, who will look to continue his college run elsewhere.

Monona police chief rebuffs Madison resolution seeking reimbursement for mutual aid costs

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 4:45pm
Madison and Monona officials say their willingness to provide mutual aid will not be affected by the resolution introduced by some Madison City Council members.

At Cave of the Mounds, a holiday light show that shines even at noon

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 3:42pm
For the third straight year, the 2 million-year-old Cave of the Mounds is lit up for the holidays.

Extension of subsidies rejected

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 2:41pm
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate rejected legislation Thursday to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year.

Wisconsin breaks with federal guidance over hepatitis B vaccines for newborns

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 1:40pm
This is the second time in less than three months state health officials have broken with the federal government’s vaccine recommendations.

Gov. Tony and Kathy Evers share holiday decor at Governor's Mansion

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 1:00pm
Tony and Kathy Evers have lived in the mansion for nearly seven years, but the residence doesn't always feel like home.

Shots-fired investigation finds shell casings, no damage

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 12:10pm
Madison police received multiple calls reporting shots fired on Regent Street Wednesday night.

Gableman doubles down on call for liberal justice’s recusal in disciplinary case

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 12:05pm
The former state Supreme Court justice has agreed to a three-year suspension of his law license, though the state’s highest court will have final say on the matter.

Madison police remember Abundant Life shooting a year later

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 12:00pm
The crime scene tape is long gone, and classes have been back in session since January 10. But for some community members, that day never really ended.

Amtrak tradeoff: More trains mean Madison will need to build more 'quiet zones'

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 11:40am
A Madison alderman is asking the city to apply for $6.75 million in federal funds to improve rail crossings and quiet train horns in residential neighborhoods.

McFarland selects interim chief for the permanent job

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 11:30am
Brian Redman was on his third term as interim chief, having taken the position in 2010, 2020 and 2024.

Bill would open the door to community solar subscriptions in Wisconsin

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 10:55am
The proposal has been met with a flurry of support from environmental advocates as well as opposition from many of the state’s largest utility companies.

Former DOA Secretary Joel Brennan launches bid for governor

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 9:24am
Brennan joins a packed field of candidates that started growing after Gov. Tony Evers announced in July that he will not seek reelection after his second term concludes next year.

Photo of the day: Holiday Express

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 8:35am
Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.

Friends Applaud Tavern looking at spring opening in Bay Creek neighborhood

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 8:30am
The concept is a neighborhood restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, its co-owner said, adding that they'll start by serving dinners.

21 great ideas for your Madison-area weekend

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 8:00am
Warm up to an abundance of possibilities.

A violent online community radicalized the Madison school shooter — and 6 others

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 7:30am
Madison school shooter Natalie “Samantha” Rupnow is being idolized and copied in the same violent online community that helped radicalize her.

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