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30-year-old declared AWOL from Dane County Jail

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 7:43am
Deangelo E. Harris was serving a 405-day sentence for threatening to harm police and was scheduled to be released on Sept. 28.

Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co. in Waunakee closing

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 7:10am
The online business was founded in 2020 with a brick-and-mortar shop added in 2022.

Think you can hit an apple from 10 yards? Madison West takes on the accuracy challenge

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 7:03am
Quarterbacks, linemen and even an assistant coach from Madison West took on the State Journal's accuracy challenge. Watch how the Regents performed.

21-year-old seriously injured in Fitchburg shooting

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 7:01am
Police were called to the 1400 block of Post Road at about 1:40 a.m. Thursday about a single-vehicle car crash and arrived to find the injured 21-year-old inside the car.

Wisconsin must take measles outbreak seriously | Dr. Svapna Sabnis

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 6:40am
We are in the midst of a measles outbreak in Wisconsin. As of Sept. 1, the state health department reported 102 confirmed and six probable measles cases in southwestern Wisconsin. Of the total cases reported in the state this year,…

Technical colleges seek $168 million increase to grow dual enrollment, adult education

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 5:50am
Madison Area Technical College would receive millions in additional revenue if the state approves the technical college system’s new budget request.

Longtime Madison East football coach, broadcaster remembered for compassion, knowledge of game

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 5:37am
The pillar of Madison area football and "Eastside legend" left an indelible mark on the field and off it until his recent death at the age of 92.

Polzin: Wisconsin football's record this season will be ...

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 5:37am
BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin ranked each game on the Badgers' schedule from most winnable to least winnable. He also offered a prediction on how the season will play out.

Downtown Milwaukee has seen a rush of residents, investment since 2020

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 5:05am
Downtown Milwaukee has become more vibrant in recent years, according to a new report from the Downtown Milwaukee Business Improvement District.

Open Jim: What to make of the lack of a pipeline from Wisconsin football to the NFL

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 5:03am
BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers a Wisconsin football question from a reader in his mailbag.

Donald Trump is horribly mismanaging America's great military | Andy Anderson

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 5:00am
I served in the Marine Corps for more than four years and was "boots on the ground" in Vietnam. So I admit I despise Cadet Bone Spurs (President Donald Trump) not only for his cowardice and dishonesty, but also for…

David Crowley must consider all voters, not just labor unions | Breck Wegner

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 5:00am
The string of labor union endorsements Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley received before Labor Day highlights a central debate in the race for Wisconsin governor. While these endorsements are a predictable part of campaign cycles, they raise important questions about…

5 high school boys sports stars of the week: Sept. 4 edition

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 4:37am
The goals came in bunches for several area high school boys soccer players this past week. Vote for your favorite boys athlete to be this week's supernova.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin volleyball's sweep of Auburn in Big Ten/SEC Challenge

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 10:17pm
The Badgers shuffled things around again on Thursday night and were able to take care of business with a sweep of Auburn at the Big Ten/SEC Challenge in Madison.

NL Player of the Month for August helps Cubs even series with Brewers

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 8:57pm
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a two-run homer in the third inning that carried Chicago to victory on Thursday night at Wrigley Field.

Kwik Trip to remove roller grills from stores. Hot dogs still on menu

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 6:00pm
The convenience store chain plans to donate the equipment to "various organizations throughout our markets."

Roads around Capitol Square to close for Taste of Madison this weekend

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 5:00pm
All roadways around the Capitol Square will be closed from Friday through Sunday for the Taste of Madison.

With the Roman telescope, humankind takes another step | Dallas Morning News

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 4:05pm
In a world that feels dominated by AI slop, social media algorithms and increasingly dystopian headlines, it's comforting to know that humans are still peering out into the stars, as curious as ever.

Records: UW-Madison professor engaged in sex with students, exploited 'power imbalance'

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 3:47pm
The records were released in response to a request from the Wisconsin State Journal.

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