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Hoskins, Quintana to become free agents after Brewers decline 2026 options
First baseman Rhys Hoskins and left-hander José Quintana are heading to free agency after the Milwaukee Brewers declined their 2026 mutual options.
Dane County Humane Society hosting an emergency pet food drive
Officials with the Dane County Humane Society have seen an influx of struggling pet owners facing the possibility of having to rehome their pets due to a lack of resources, according to a statement from DCHS spokesperson Lisa Bernard. In…
Teacher licensing process transparent, could be better, Underly says
DPI plans to launch a streamlined database of all revoked and surrendered educator licenses and is exploring ways to make additional information public, Underly said.
Obituary index for Wed., Nov. 5
BARRIENTOS-IRIGOYEN, Rosemary Betty, 61
Wisconsin’s gun deer hunting season to start late again this year
Fewer deer may be on the move during a late opener, but colder temperatures and snow cover could create better hunting conditions.
Neighbors put out Near East Side apartment fire started by unattended candle
Fire crews were sent to the 800 block of Williamson Street at 3:44 p.m. after neighbors heard smoke alarms and discovered a fire on a table inside an apartment.
Pfizer vaccine sales tumble
The fall COVID-19 vaccine season started slowly for Pfizer, with U.S. sales of its Comirnaty shots sinking 25% after federal regulators narrowed recommendations on who should get them.
It's November, but lilacs are blooming in the Arboretum like it's spring
That these normally spring-blooming flowers are blossoming here in the fall is starting to become an annual event, said the curator of the UW Arboretum's Longenecker Horticultural Gardens.
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Neighbors put out apartment fire
Dick Cheney had strong ties to UW-Madison, Wisconsin politics. Here’s what to know
Dick Cheney’s wife Lynn Cheney also attended UW-Madison.
Photo of the day: Gales of November
Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.
Madison-based Exact Sciences reports Q3 results topping analysts’ expectations
The biomedical giant best known for its Cologuard at-home colon cancer screening test reported a loss of $19.6 million, or $0.10 per share, on revenue of $850.7 million.
Harley-Davidson Q3 results beat analysts’ expectations
The Milwaukee-based motorcycle maker posted third-quarter earnings of $377.4 million or $3.10 per share, on revenue of $1.34 billion.
Outcry in Mount Horeb over proposed Main Street redevelopment
A developer wants to put a four-story building with retail and apartments in downtown Mount Horeb. Many residents say it’s too big.
Owners asking DeForest to annex more land for data center
What was once a 615-acre proposal has now grown to 1,135 acres just west of Interstate 39/90/94.
Busy night brings 5 OWIs in under 90 minutes in Dane County
Dane County authorities said they issued five OWIs in less than 90 minutes early Sunday morning.
Man, 68, knocks man, 51, unconscious in Halloween altercation on Far East Side
The man was taken to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
Tom Still: What makes for a strong startup state? Conference offers ingredients
An upcoming Madison conference will offer a glimpse at some long-term drivers of a good startup environment — and some cautionary views, as well.
5 storylines to follow ahead of the WIAA state volleyball tournament
A program aiming to avenge last season's state championship loss as well as other teams looking to shine in rare trips to state headline what to watch this week.






