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Tiffany, Crowley are the lead fundraisers in Wisconsin governor race
Tiffany raised more than $4.6 million last month, thanks in large part to a $4 million infusion from the Republican Party of Wisconsin.
Wonder Bar myths not enough for landmark status, city commission says
The Prohibition-era roadhouse was found to have historic value, meaning a proposal to demolish it will require additional review.
Tom Still: Dem governor candidates can look nationally for data center guidance
Wisconsin need not reinvent the digital wheel. Other states are coming to grips with the rise of mega-scale data centers in ways Wisconsin could learn from.
Body cameras definitely add accountability to Wisconsin police | Our view
A frequent excuse for failing to equip Madison police officers with body cameras is that the devices fail to hold law enforcement accountable — even when footage shows wrongdoing.
Madison restaurants absorb much of the rising beef prices
Tenderloin, which used to cost about $13 a pound pre-pandemic, is now $25 or more, Tornado Steak House owner Henry Doane said.
How fear, anxiety take hold of high school athletes long after the pain fades
Injuries heal, but the mental recovery can take much longer. Area athletes share how fear, doubt and anxiety followed them on the road back to competition.
Polzin: A typical trade deadline return for the Brewers leaves them no closer to a championship
Matt Arnold tweaked the roster by adding some pitching depth. But the splash move that was hinted at in recent weeks never materialized for the franchise.
Slow down the rapid growth of dangerous AI technology | George Perkins
The rush to adopt artificial intelligence without consideration of unintended consequences is concerning. Many computer scientists, Nobel Prize winners and futurologists are sounding the alarm.
5 things that stood out on Day 5 of Packers training camp
Green Bay got its first crack at "real football" as the intensity was dialed up at training camp on Monday.
10th OWI conviction gets Madison man a 9½-year prison sentence
Eugene O. Trimble was the subject of two Wisconsin State Journal stories in April that looked at how the state’s criminal justice system treats repeat OWI offenders.
Three Madison schools will be renamed shortly before classes start
The Madison School Board will pick three new school names a week before school starts, and it will need to update signage, addresses and other details.
Brewers acquire pitcher duo from division rival on trade deadline day
Dustin May and JoJo Romero are set to join Milwaukee on a deal from St. Louis, as reported on Monday afternoon.
Porta Bella demolished for student housing development
The 58-year-old restaurant closed at the end of February after an emotional sendoff.
Inside the pop-up clinic that offers free medical and dental care
Wisconsin Care Collective, a local nonprofit, hosted RAM in Wisconsin for the first time, in Verona. RAM has provided free pop-up clinics across the country for 40 years.
Wisconsin men's basketball unveils 2026-27 nonconference schedule
Wisconsin's 2026-27 nonconference schedule is here, with trips to the Bahamas, Philadelphia and Nashville highlighting a slate that features multiple marquee matchups.
The weather can supercharge radio waves' range
An outdoor severe weather emergency alarm in northeast Indiana was set off, even though there wasn’t any severe weather occurring or forecast anywhere for hundreds of miles.
Criticism of World Court was ‘bunk’ a century ago
This State Journal editorial ran on Aug. 5, 1926:
PETA calls for investigation after UW-Madison lab monkeys injured
In the first incident, reported on March 12, a macaque’s arm had to be amputated after a run-in with another macaque as they were reaching for food.
How this Brewers pitcher is finding his form in recent outings
Robert Gasser went through a couple of difficult years after a strong start to his young career. Now he's seemingly gaining ground for Milwaukee as it surges toward the playoffs.






