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We covered a lot of ground in 2025.

Left-handed Angel Zerpa made a career-high 69 appearances for the Royals last season, when he had a 4.18 ERA.

One year after the fatal mass shooting at a Christian school on Madison’s East Side, the Republican-run Legislature still hasn’t done much to stop gun violence.

The driver fled on foot after the crash and hasn't been arrested yet, police said.

Winning line from Portage reader beats more than 50 entries.

Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to children in families in need in the greater Madison area.

Regardless of who wins in April, liberal justices will continue to hold the court majority for the next two years.

Tips for your flowers, plants, trees and shrubs.

A fascinating study out of Germany deserves attention.

The Wisconsin Bike Federation’s annual Santa Cycle Rampage, a favorite among downtown gawkers, has rolled through Madison once again. The event started in Milwaukee around 25 years ago, and Madison’s spin-off has been gaining steady momentum over the last few…

Recipients of toys at the Toy Depot said the event ensures they have nice toys to give their children for the holidays.

Milwaukee played one of its best games of the season on Thursday after a long break. The team simply played hard, and wants to make that a consistent trait.

The Dane County Sheriff’s Office will continue to maintain the highest standards in our hiring practices. Doing otherwise is irresponsible and jeopardizes public safety.

Here is my “glass is two-thirds full of eggnog” 2026 prediction for Wisconsin football. The Badgers will finish 6-3 in the Big Ten, 8-4 overall. Here is why:

As a longtime subscriber to the Wisconsin State Journal, I need to thank all of the local newspaper delivery people who get our morning newspaper to us each day. Especially, we want to thank our local person, Bud McDonald, who…

Just in time to add to your holiday shopping list is the new line of presidential Cabinet action figures.

Ask a Democrat to solve a problem, and their answer is invariably to spend more money.