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I visited all 3 national memorials to 9/11. You should, too

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 5:30am
The memorials in New York, Arlington, Virginia, and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, each provide their own story about the events of Sept. 11, 2001.

3 concerns for the Packers in their Week 1 matchup with the rival Vikings

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 5:17am
Every win and loss matters, but opening up the regular season against a divisional opponent carries added importance. Here's what Green Bay should watch out for in Sunday's opener.

What fans need to know about Camp Randall Stadium before Wisconsin’s home opener

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 5:03am
Heading to Camp Randall Stadium? Construction will mean different routes for some fans, while Wisconsin has added new concessions offerings and a pregame tailgate party.

Wisconsin's eminent domain laws should help public, not industry | Max Coller

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 5:00am
The original purpose of Wisconsin's eminent domain law was to allow for the public taking of private property for the greater public good. This was necessary and useful to develop the infrastructure of the state.

Luke Fickell could learn a lot from Brewers' manager Pat Murphy | Stephen Piotrowski

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 5:00am
I am not an avid sports fan, but I do follow the Badgers and the Brewers. I am absolutely thrilled with the play of the Brewers, and I credit much of their success to the coaching of Pat Murphy and…

Polzin: Why dominating weaker foes would be a step in the right direction for Wisconsin football

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 4:37am
The Badgers' performances in nonconference buy games under Luke Fickell have been underwelming. Worse yet, they've been a harbinger of things to come the rest of the season.

US Hockey Hall of Fame's Madison hat trick has shared ties: Bob Suter and the Capitols

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 4:03am
Ryan Suter, Amanda Kessel and Phil Kessel all played for the Madison Capitols youth program and learned from Bob Suter. The trio now is going into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame together.

LIVE SCOREBOARD: Week 4 high school football scores

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 10:20pm
A number of high-profile games highlight the Week 4 high school football schedule. Follow the action with our live scoreboard.

Rescue dog learns to fetch the Wisconsin State Journal

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 9:05pm
Meet Jasper. He’s a 1-year-old terrier mix from Underdog Pet Rescue in Madison.

Madison’s gener8tor expands northeast with UWGB partnership

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 4:45pm
The UW-Green Bay Investment Accelerator powered by gener8tor will award a $100,000 equity investment and 12 weeks of intensive mentorship programming to accepted startups, aimed at bringing new businesses to Northeast Wisconsin.

Exterior improvements approved for Madison’s Edgewater hotel

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 4:35pm
It’s the first of three planned phases of improvements at the high-end hotel.

Lawsuit seeks to establish abortion as a constitutional right in Wisconsin

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 3:51pm
The lawsuit seeks to overturn the provision that only doctors may perform abortions, and that patients must wait 24 hours for the procedure.

Packers' Josh Jacobs pleads no contest to charges, remains on commissioner's exempt list

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 3:01pm
Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage to property Thursday at Brown County court.

Flags to be lowered to half-staff Friday in honor of 25th anniversary of 9/11

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 2:30pm
Gov. Tony Evers also declared Friday to be a day of service and remembrance for the nearly 3,000 people who died on 9/11.

No landmark status for Madison’s Prohibition-era Wonder Bar

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 2:25pm
A developer’s proposal to demolish the building will be considered next month.

Madison absentee ballot drop boxes now open

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 2:00pm
City officials say anyone who requested an absentee ballot for the general election should see one in their mailbox “in the coming days.”

Tommy Thompson recalls Ground Zero visit, urges unity 25 years after 9/11

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 1:30pm
Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson became emotional recalling families searching for answers and first responders working amid the devastation after 9/11.

Why the Brewers can clinch a playoff spot with their next victory

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 12:37pm
The Brewers can guarantee a better record than at least one of the two teams at the wild-card cutoff line with one more win. Here's why.

Former Dane County Sup. April Kigeya launches bid for Madison mayor

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 12:18pm
Kigeya’s announcement brings to seven the number of candidates seeking to lead the city.

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