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Survey: Quarter of childcare providers could close after state subsidies end in June

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 11:29am
More than a third also expect to close classrooms, which will reduce the number of children providers can accept.

Wisconsin Originals: William Proxmire battled government waste

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 11:10am
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.

Wisconsin final resting place for some figures from American Revolution

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 10:00am
The Revolutionary War ended in 1783, long before Wisconsin became a territory in 1836, and later a state in 1848.

Wisconsin final resting place for some figures from American Revolution

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 10:00am
The Revolutionary War ended in 1783, long before Wisconsin became a territory in 1836, and later a state in 1848.

Retail anomaly Johnson’s One Stop thrives in rural Crawford County

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 9:40am
The store, founded in 1937, sells groceries, hardware, farm supplies and building materials and has just picked up a major business award.

14 great ideas for your Madison-area weekend

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 8:00am
As we approach the 250th anniversary of American independence from British rule, the Madison area is celebrating our nationhood with a variety of events showcasing history and honoring the present.

Ichiban Asian Buffet coming to Madison's Far West Side

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 7:35am
Wendy Weng, who bought Ichiban on Park Street in 2012 with her husband, Jin Chen, hopes the new restaurant will open by November.

Concert on the Square rescheduled for today after weather cancellation

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 7:10am
The first event of the summer was postponed Wednesday due to the risk of severe storms.

Argyle motorcyclist dies in Green County crash

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 7:06am
The man, whose name was not released, was going east at around 2 p.m. on Highway 81, about 7.5 miles northwest of Monroe, when he hit the SUV driven by a 28-year-old Monroe woman.

Democrats need big change to gain Latino voters | Enrique E. Figueroa

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 6:20am
In 2003, Latinos became the largest minority group in the United States. In 2024, Latinos became the largest minority group of voters in a presidential race.

New zoning plan would ease burden on over 4,000 Madison homeowners

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 5:50am
Most of the properties are in neighborhoods developed between the late 1970s and the early 2000s.

He gave up football. Now he's the 2026 State Journal/WiscNews baseball Player of the Year

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 5:37am
The Monona Grove star made a decision to step away from football after his sophomore year. That choice helped him launch one of the best careers in program history.

Meet the 2026 State Journal/WiscNews baseball All-Supernova team

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 5:23am
Several conference player of the year recipients and All-State selections called dugouts in the State Journal/WiscNews area home this spring. Here's this year's All-Supernova honorees.

5 things to know about Wisconsin football's 2027 recruiting class

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 5:03am
The Badgers hit the summer recruiting dead period with 23 players in their 2027 recruiting class, a new high for this point in the calendar under coach Luke Fickell.

How the Packers' six draft picks have fared in the offseason so far

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 5:03am
Green Bay Packers rookies produced mixed results so far in offseason practices. Here's what to know.

In-home service are essential for people with disabilities | Heather Murray

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 5:00am
The anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling Olmstead v L.C. was June 22. This civil rights ruling helped recognize the importance of participating in a community for everyone, including people with disabilities.

Reedsburg community makes after-school program possible | Allyson Cummings

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 5:00am
On behalf of the Reedsburg Community Learning Center, an after-school program, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all of the businesses and groups that helped us this past school year.

Obama Center opening was celebration of American civility | Michael Brandt

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 5:00am
My wife and I recently attended the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. The 19-acre forum interconnects the University of Chicago campus with Jackson Park on Lake Michigan.

High school graduates should go to college and try new things | Jill Plonka

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 5:00am
Here's my advice to the high school class of 2026.

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