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Wisconsin volleyball takes down Stanford to reach Elite Eight

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 4:42pm
The Badgers will get a second crack at Texas, which beat Wisconsin early this season. The winner will advance to the Final Four.

Tumbling technology titans drag down market

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 3:53pm
NEW YORK — More drops for superstar artificial-intelligence stocks knocked Wall Street off its record heights Friday.

Dane County gets 1 proposal to overhaul Coliseum at Alliant Energy Center

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 2:00pm
The county is looking for a partner to help it make the aging Coliseum competitive and profitable.

Abundant Life Christian School issues statement marking a year since fatal school shooting

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 1:20pm
School officials have declined to answer questions related to marking one year since the shooting, but released a statement and a video addressing the events of the last year.

Frigid weekend arrives: What to know, including cancellations

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 11:45am
Some Madison events slated for this weekend have been canceled or changed because of the expected frigid weather.

Sen. Ron Johnson asks DOJ to investigate Wisconsin judge in former Trump attorney's case

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 11:10am
Former Trump attorney Jim Troupis alleges the judge overseeing his forgery case received help writing an order. The judge has denied the claim.

Cascade Mountain optimistic for a big year after winter weather arrives early

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 10:55am
The last two mild winters have not been easy for the ski resort, but early winter weather in 2025 has it off to a solid start.

Woman killed in shooting on Beloit’s north side

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 10:46am
Beloit police said the shooting was an isolated incident and there is no danger to the community.

Star running back's availability remains unclear for Packers ahead of matchup with Broncos

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 10:23am
The talented rusher has a combined 169 yards rushing across Green Bay's past two games, but a persistent knee injury has left his Week 15 status up in the air.

A revived Taj, with bar, set to open next week

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 10:02am
The sons of Taj Indian Restaurant’s owners have revived the restaurant, which closed in 2019.

Despite late push for funds, WisconsinEye to pause operations on Monday

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 8:44am
A message on WisconsinEye’s website notes that programming will resume “when adequate funds are contributed to cover the network’s 2026 operational budget.”

State elections commission denies Trump’s demand for personal voter info

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 8:17am
The U.S. DOJ’s request mirrors similar efforts in more than a dozen other states as the Trump administration seeks voter records ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Behind the scenes at 'The Nutcracker' with Madison Ballet

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 8:15am
The Madison Ballet has been working to bring the production to the stage this holiday season.

Bailout won't cover it

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 7:42am
U.S. growers say the Trump administration’s $12 billion aid package brings temporary relief, but is unlikely to kickstart a lasting recovery for the American farm economy.

317,000 left government jobs in 2025

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 7:24am
The number of federal employees who left their jobs in 2025 will total about 317,000, according to the Office of Personnel Management, after efforts by Elon Musk and the Trump administration to reshape the government workforce.

Teens cited in Monona Grove High School fight

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 7:21am
School administrators are following up with the students and their families.

Middleton woman who had 4 kidney transplants wins national advocacy award

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 7:10am
Middleton Resident Mary Baliker’s advocacy and teaching on organ transplantation and donation has extended beyond Wisconsin.

Econ Quiz for Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 6:45am
According to the National Retail Federation, 129.5 million Americans headed to brick-and-mortar stores during the five-day stretch around Thanksgiving, while an even larger crowd of 134.9 million shopped online.

Wisconsin's dairy industry had what it wanted 125 years ago

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 6:40am
This State Journal editorial ran on Dec. 12, 1900:

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