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Measles exposure reported at Madison hotel

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 1:00pm
An out of state visitor who stayed the Holiday Inn Express, 5150 High Crossing Blvd. on February 6 later tested positive for the virus.

Wisconsin native wins at 500 meters title to earn 2nd speedskating gold medal

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 11:26am
Jordan Stolz continued his productive run in Milan, breaking the Olympic record with a time of 33.77 seconds.

Manatee got stuck, rescued, on mend

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 10:30am
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A manatee that got stuck in a Florida storm drain while seeking warmer waters is on the mend at SeaWorld Orlando after a coordinated rescue effort.

Meet the candidates for Cross Plains municipal judge

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 10:00am
Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The primary is Feb. 18.

Exact Sciences misses Q4 expectations for earnings, beats for revenue

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 9:40am
The company best known for its Cologuard colon cancer screening test posted a loss of $86 million, or $0.45 per share, on revenue of $878.4 million.

This Presidents' Day remember all of Donald Trump's lies | Bob McLaughlin

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 7:00am
This Presidents Day, let’s note how far the honor and respectability of the presidency has fallen under Donald Trump, who has proven to be the most dishonest and un-American president in our history.

Trump administration likes to move fast and break things | Kenneth Satyshur

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 6:45am
“Move fast and break things.” This phrase was first used by Marc Zuckerberg in the early days of Facebook to energize his workers. This is the mantra of our “free and open commerce” entrepreneurs.

Tuesday’s primary a critical first step in Wisconsin’s spring elections

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 6:40am
There is one countywide race in Dane County, a three-way primary for Circuit Court judge.

5-story redevelopment near Capitol will be naturally affordable, developer says

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 5:55am
Developer Cliff Fisher said he plans to charge roughly $900 per month for studios and $1,200 to $1,300 for one-bedrooms.

Supporters overflow fundraiser for Madison restaurant owner detained by ICE

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 5:50am
Both family friends and newcomers to Señor Machetes filled Friday’s fundraiser to support the restaurant and legal fees after Noel Quintana was detained by immigration authorities Jan. 27.

Madison will be the site of one of two Harry Styles listening parties in the U.S.

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 5:45am
In the United States, it's Los Angeles ... and Madison. That's it.

Wisconsin men's basketball guard earns 'wild' shots he's taking during stellar run

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 5:40am
The fifth-year guard went for 29 points, hitting some difficult shots in the process. Shots only he can make look smooth.

Polzin: Remarkable week shows Wisconsin men's basketball can do 'some special things'

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 5:40am
After beating two top-10 opponents in the span of four days, the sky's the limit for the Badgers. But Greg Gard won't allow himself to stop and enjoy it.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's upset of No. 10 Michigan State

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 5:35am
A stellar performance from star Nick Boyd had him looking like an All-American, and then the rest joined in as the Badgers did something they hadn't since the 1951-52 season.

Polzin: Wisconsin men's basketball talking points from win over No. 10 Michigan State

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 5:35am
State Journal columnist shares his thoughts on the Badgers' stunning upset of the No. 10 Spartans on Friday night in Madison.

Roy Cohn is link between Donald Trump and Joe McCarthy | Todd Larson

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 5:30am
I am a tried and true son of Wisconsin, immensely proud of larger-than-life leaders in this state who came before, such as the famed conservationist Gaylord Nelson.

Sun Prairie police open investigation into Middleton mayor’s allegations

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 5:30am
Mayor Emily Kuhn wrote in a petition for a temporary restraining order that Mark Opitz, the city’s former planner and zoning administrator, groped her following a speech in March.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin women's hockey's win at Minnesota State

Sat, 02/14/2026 - 4:45am
Marianne Picard returned to the lineup with a goal and an assist as the Badgers got a road win against Minnesota State.

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