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Platteville woman arrested on homicide warrant in Iowa County traffic stop

Mon, 05/04/2026 - 9:10am
The woman also faces four new tentative charges after her arrest Saturday night.

Darin Hill takes life lessons from his work at Forest Hill Cemetery

Mon, 05/04/2026 - 8:55am
Darin Hill has spent the better part of the last 11 years in the dirt at Madison’s Forest Hill Cemetery, where he serves as the lead worker in parks operations.

Person in custody after man injured in East Side shooting

Mon, 05/04/2026 - 8:45am
The suspected shooter was not there when police arrived, but returned later to talk to police.

Madison police seeking driver in hit-and-run crash Downtown that seriously injured bicyclist

Mon, 05/04/2026 - 8:20am
The minivan did not stop, but was caught on nearby surveillance video.

Northern Wisconsin was talking about seceding a half-century ago

Mon, 05/04/2026 - 6:40am
This State Journal editorial ran on May 4, 1976:

Verona High School's expansive roof eyed for solar panels

Mon, 05/04/2026 - 5:50am
The project would offset $1 million in electricity costs over the panels’ 20-year lifespan

Minocqua Brewing owner Kirk Bangstad, a staunch Trump foe, says he's running for governor

Mon, 05/04/2026 - 5:45am
Liberal activist Kirk Bangstad said Saturday he is launching a campaign for governor, though he has not filed paperwork to launch a campaign as of Saturday.

'He was the glue': Middleton baseball honors legacy of late father, longtime assistant

Mon, 05/04/2026 - 5:37am
Jamie Guerrero lived and breathed Cardinals baseball for more than 30 years. His legacy is living on through his senior son and the Middleton program this spring.

How this search for Wisconsin's athletic director is different than the last one

Mon, 05/04/2026 - 5:37am
Three weeks after Chris McIntosh announced his departure from Wisconsin, the school hasn't announced details of the search for a new athletic director.

Zorba Paster: Exercise when it feels optimal to you

Mon, 05/04/2026 - 5:30am
Pay attention to the internal rhythms of our body.

Wisconsin men's basketball coach thinks NCAA Tournament expansion 'good for our sport'

Mon, 05/04/2026 - 5:03am
The Badgers coach reaffirmed that he is in favor of more teams getting a chance to do something that's become a regular occurrence for Wisconsin.

5 questions with Waunakee boys golf's Peyton Albers

Mon, 05/04/2026 - 12:00am
The reigning WIAA Division 1 individual state champion has been a model of consistency for the Warriors. Get to know Peyton Albers.

Madison boy, 16, leads police on chase at 120 mph, no headlights, no license

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 10:40am
Monona police responded to two vehicles operating at reckless speeds at 2:42 a.m., according to a police report.

The 'butter fire' was the biggest blaze ever faced by Madison Fire

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 10:36am
With so much oil-rich food on hand, including lard, cheese and more than 10 million pounds of surplus butter stored by the federal government, the fire was a hot mess — fast-moving, destructive and difficult to put out.

Another round wins this week’s You Toon caption contest

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 9:50am
Winning line from McFarland reader beats more than 70 entries.

Garden calendar: For the week of May 3

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 7:30am
Tips for your flowers, plants, trees and shrubs.

Free Comic Book Day a draw for local readers

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 6:41am
For the last two decades, the first Saturday in May has been a holiday for comic connoisseurs.

How to fill 3 big university jobs in Madison | Our View

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 6:40am
The chancellor is leaving.

Packers' opening selection in NFL Draft turns to game tapes for tips, tricks

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 5:37am
When away from the football field or the team facility, you can likely find Green Bay's second-round pick watching film. Here's a closer look at what drives the cornerback's passion.

ICE detainees deserve same attention as Ridglan Farm's beagles | Jane Hilgers

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 5:00am
I love dogs, including beagles.

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