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A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to questions about its use of city and county properties.

Wisconsin candidate for governor Francesca Hong said she does not agree with some of Hasan Piker's past comments but argues candidates "need to show up in every space."

Happy Birthday, America!

Spokespeople for the White House and Rep. Tom Tiffany's gubernatorial campaign did not immediately respond to requests for additional information.

The dredging project will draw highly dangerous contaminants from Wisconsin waterways that have primarily impacted wildlife, but, if left unaddressed, pose human exposure risks.

The crash happened about 9:45 p.m. at Highway 12 and Highway W, southwest of Deerfield, the Dane County Sheriff's Office said.

We mark a milestone this week that once seemed impossible: the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.

An estimated 1,600 to 1,900 gallons of drilling fluid has spilled into a forested wetland on the Bad River Band’s reservation during construction of Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute.

The Department of Health Services hopes the increased coverage will reduce cardiac-related deaths, which is especially prevalent among Black mothers.

Columnist Jim Polzin stuck on reaction to university reportedly choosing Shawn Eichorst to be the school’s next athletic director.

Ousmane Dieng, who was acquired at the trade deadline, played in 30 games with Milwaukee, starting 20, and averaged 11.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.

McFarland senior Jaylah Moore vowed the Spartans would return to state and win a championship. She made good on that promise during a remarkable spring in net.

The Declaration of Independence was only the beginning, not the end, of the fight for our freedom. The bloody Revolutionary War cemented our independence from the British Empire five years later at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781.

As this Fourth of July approaches, it is easy to observe the division, damage and destruction perpetrated by the Trump administration on our institutions and people. On the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, beyond the…

Three teams from the Madison area reached the state girls soccer tournament, but talent was abundance across several State Journal/WiscNews programs this spring. Meet the 2026 All-Supernova team.

Milwaukee has won six straight against the Reds, including all five games this season.