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The positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, a strain of avian flu, in Jefferson County marks the county’s second case so far this year and fourth such case since September.

Prosecutors can now charge suspected offenders with a specific crime when they cross moral lines rather than settle for lesser, vague statutes like disorderly conduct.

Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The election is April 7.

The frozen ground will lead to increased runoff and urban and small stream flooding, as well as standing water in ditches, low-lying areas and roads.

The interim U.S. Attorney said he was blindsided by Baldwin's opposition to him continuing to serve in the ⁠position beyond the expiration of his term later this month.

A Wisconsin man who killed his parents and stole their money to fund his plan to kill President Donald Trump will spend the rest of his life in prison.

No Wisconsin cheese cracked the top 20, and the Swiss saw their three-contest winning streak come to end for best in show at the biennial competition in Madison.

Don't forget to move your clocks forward an hour this weekend with the switch to daylight saving time starting early Sunday morning.

The report shows an explosion of import taxes paid by Wisconsin businesses starting in February 2025, shortly after President Donald Trump reclaimed the office.

After decades of attempts by local leaders to bring back passenger trains, Amtrak is accelerating its plans to extend service to Madison.

I grew up in Wisconsin dreaming about playing hockey at the highest level. I had the privilege of competing for UW-Madison, and my time there helped shape everything that followed in my career.

The Board of Regents approved the change Thursday, with several Regents requesting assurance that the quality of degrees would not diminish.

The Packers have five offensive unrestricted free agents that they must make decisions on. Here’s why each could return — and why most may not.

Before he came to Madison to rebuild the Wisconsin football program, Barry Alvarez worked under Lou Holtz at Notre Dame. "I really, really learned a lot from him."

John Blackwell bounced back with an efficient effort against Maryland following a stretch of games he didn't look like himself. That could be a boost for the Badgers.

Bludgeoning an adversary into submission and inactivity with superior military power, whether in Gaza or Iran, does not produce real peace, nor does it make the leaders of such violence into peacemakers.

To those who question the destruction of the Iranian regime by the U.S. and Israel, I would pose two questions.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, is stepping down. He was the prototypical Republican politician: white, male and a wealthy businessman. His main goal in office seemed to be expanding Republican power. He was very good at it.

The Badgers scored four times in the third period for a road win against the Nittany Lions. Here's what stood out.