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14 great ideas for your Madison-area weekend

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 8:00am
Get active at a local 5K, dance to live music at McPike Park and learn to pick bluegrass tunes on your own instruments. Just be sure to save some energy for nighttime hiking.

The moments that stood out in the Brewers' amazing first half

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 7:20am
Heading into the all-star break with the second-best record in Major League Baseball, the Brewers are doing what they do yet again.

News outlets sue for investigative records on criminally charged Wisconsin lawmaker

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 7:15am
Two media outlets are suing the state over records related to a Democratic state lawmaker who was charged with disorderly conduct following a dispute with party leaders.

Milwaukee police detective charged with improperly tracking license plates, car

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 6:45am
A Milwaukee police officer who investigated another officer’s misuse of department license plate reading technology is now facing his own criminal charges.

‘Use your legs’ and stop ‘tearing about in motor cars’

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 6:40am
This State Journal editorial ran on July 9, 1926:

3 things that stood out from Bucks GM's press availability

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 5:03am
Jon Horst spoke to media regarding the trade of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee's new acquisitions, the franchise's direction moving forward and more.

Multiple streaming platforms don't benefit most sports fans | David Davis

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 5:00am
What a rip-off sports viewing has become.

Tom Tiffany is wrong about who's milking Wisconsin taxpayers | Donna Martinson

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 5:00am
In an ad about the race for governor, U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Hazelhurst, claims that Madison politicians are milking the residents of Wisconsin, and he can stop it because he milked cows when he was a kid (implying he’s good…

Matt Burch is best candidate for Sauk County sheriff | Sheriff Chip Meister

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 5:00am
I have served with the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office for 43 years. It has been my privilege to serve as Sauk County sheriff for the last 16. I know firsthand that the safety of our communities and the well-being of…

Trump Accounts give kids a head start on the American Dream | Sallie Helmer

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 5:00am
Thanks to new Trump Accounts, long-term financial security for millions of American children is now available. As President Donald Trump explains, "This is a pro-family initiative that will help millions of Americans harness the strength of our economy to lift…

Voters must be educated about important international issues | Jaeli Murray

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 5:00am
Campaigns are heating up as the primary elections are nearing. Candidates are showing up and speaking out, trying to get their voice heard.

Michael McGreevy rewards Cardinals with win against Brewers

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 10:33pm
The Milwaukee Brewers saw their solid run of games against the St. Louis Cardinals come to an end Wednesday with a loss at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

Why teens need summer jobs and why we worry they are disappearing | Chicago Tribune

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 6:40pm
Ask almost any adult about their first summer job, and they’ll remember it instantly. Usually with a smile on their face.

Complaint: Racial animus motivated Downtown Madison attack

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 5:20pm
Andrew B. Evans, 28, was charged Wednesday with substantial battery and disorderly conduct — both with hate-crime enhancers — in connection with the incident in the early-morning hours of April 26.

Brewers prospect Luis Peña excited about All-Star Futures Game

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 5:07pm
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers shortstop Luis Peña is heading to the All-Star Futures Game with a chance to show himself.

UnityPoint Health announces more layoffs after cutting 207 tech jobs

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 4:40pm
UnityPoint notified the affected employees in “Revenue Cycle” jobs of layoffs on Tuesday.

Send us your summer job memories

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 4:25pm

Sun Prairie city pool to reopen after $7.1M in renovations

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 3:45pm
Recreation director Chad Shelton said the “upgrades focused on improving the overall guest experience, expanding amenities, enhancing accessibility and improving long-term operational efficiency.”

Milwaukee County Executive Crowley ends governor campaign

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 2:05pm
Crowley’s decision brings the field of Democrats running for the state’s first open governor seat in more than 15 years down to five hopefuls. There are two Republicans in the race.

Former Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan won't face prison time in obstruction case

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 1:30pm
Former Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan will not face prison time for steering an undocumented immigrant appearing in her court away from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.

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