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Polzin: Why this Wisconsin football senior can teach us all a lesson in gratitude

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 5:37am
Ben Barten is 24 with a wife, two dogs and a home under construction. Here's why a winding road with the Badgers paved the way for a future with options.

Wisconsin men's basketball confronts new recruiting trend with next opponent

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 5:03am
BYU signed a player who previously spent two seasons in the NBA's G League with the Westchester Knicks, which is becoming a new potential source of talent for college basketball.

Veterans fought to protect the 250-year-old idea of America | Lynn Schuebe

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 5:00am
I would like to acknowledge the patriotic citizens who volunteered their time, talents and presence to honor our local veterans at the Baraboo Civic Center on Veterans Day.

Single-payer system would improve American health care | Dr. Patrick Meyer

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 5:00am
Many Republicans want to scrap Obamacare with no plan to improve our system. Many Democrats want to extend subsidies for Obamacare, which is better than nothing.

Robin Vos' political games have silenced voice of the people | Jodi Bruss Sherman

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 5:00am
Despite bipartisan support to extend Medicaid for one year of postpartum support to low-income new mothers, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, has chosen to rule by fiat.

How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin men's basketball vs. BYU

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 5:00am
How to tune in as the Badgers face their biggest test of the season so far.

X-factor in Wisconsin football's game vs. Illinois

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 4:45am
The banged-up Badgers face an uphill battle on the offensive end against a stingy Illinois defense.

Vikings ramping up running game as Aaron Jones relishes another return to Lambeau Field

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 4:45am
Aaron Jones, who missed four games with a hamstring injury, is averaging 5.7 yards per touch this season, the third-best mark of his career.

5 keys for Wisconsin football game vs. Illinois

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 4:45am
The Badgers defense has found a recipe that works. It needs to build on that formula against the Illini.

5 high school girls hockey players to know this season

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 4:37am
The State Journal and WiscNews area will have plenty of girls hockey talent this season. Here are five names to keep an eye on throughout the winter.

Tyrese Maxey leads 76ers past Bucks with MVPs sidelined

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 4:15am
Maxey scored a career-high 54 points and tied the game by hitting two free throws with seven seconds left in the fourth quarter.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin women's hockey's shutout of St. Thomas

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 9:23pm
Lacey Eden scored twice after the Badgers opened things up with a three-goal first period in another lopsided win over St. Thomas.

How a tornado in May guided Mayville football to a state title

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 7:57pm
Mayville defeated Northwestern 42-32 to win the WIAA Division 5 state championship at Camp Randall, Thursday.

Holiday calendar

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 7:14pm
This is a partial listing of the most time-sensitive events that are approaching.

Driverless taxis in Minneapolis? State lawmakers not so sure

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 5:45pm
Waymo is starting to map Minneapolis’ streets as it prepares to launch its driverless ride-hailing service. At first, Waymo said it will test the technology with people stationed behind the wheel, even if they aren’t really driving. Ultimately, though, the…

2 brothers arrested in connection with Madison homicides in 2016 and 2017

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 5:15pm
Justin Sharlow was arrested in rural Columbia County on Thursday morning, hours after his brother, Jordan Sharlow, was arrested in Madison.

‘Its been too long’: Darlington football snaps runner-up streak, wins 1st state title in 30 years

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 5:10pm
The Redbirds had finished as the state runner-up in each of the past seven state championships they played in. They made sure that streak would not continue Thursday.

Penalty kick foils Wisconsin women's soccer's hopes for Sweet 16 berth

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 4:37pm
The Badgers outshot the Bears 13-4 after halftime but couldn't rally for a second consecutive NCAA Tournament game.

Local digest for Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 4:32pm
John Nolen enters stage 2 Monday

Madison Children’s Museum announces new co-CEOs

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 4:30pm
Brenda Baker and Kia Karlen have each served the museum in varying capacities for more than 30 years.

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