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Wisconsin can force wedding barns to get liquor licenses or reduce events, judge rules
Wedding barns that fail to obtain a liquor license by December 31 will face severe limitations on how many events they can hold each year.
Here’s where each of the 16 ancient canoes found in Lake Mendota were discovered
Madison’s largest lake has changed dramatically over the centuries but for now, the only canoes that have revealed themselves are along the Shorewood Hills shoreline.
Online sports betting bill hits snag, pulled from Assembly calendar
The bill had been fast-tracked through the Legislature despite opposition from some conservatives, national sports betting groups and anti-gambling advocates.
Wisconsin football loses 2nd commitment along offensive line this week
Another three-star offensive lineman has backed off his pledge to the Badgers. Here's what to know.
UW-Madison School of Nursing Dean Linda Scott, a leader in her field, dies at 69
Under Scott’s leadership, the school expanded clinical learning opportunities for students through a partnership between the university and UW Health.
Wisconsin men's basketball star guard named to Wooden Award watch list
The Badgers junior is averaging 19.5 points per game so far this season, a hot start that has him in the early running for another prestigious honor.
Photo of the day: Team effort
Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.
2 women arrested after gunshot fired into adjacent apartment on Far West Side
At about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, police were sent to the 8100 block of Blakton Road for a gunshot fired into an occupied, adjacent apartment, Madison police reported.
Driver seriously injured in crash that closed Highway 14 south of Oregon for hours
The 2-vehicle crash happened shortly after 5:30 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 14 and Hill Road in the town of Rutland, the Dane County Sheriff's Office reported.
Bar Corallini chef opening Italian restaurant on Near West Side
Osteria Novella will be in the Quarry Shoppes & Apartments where Novanta served Neapolitan pizza for five years.
One of Wisconsin football's biggest problems lies in the 'middle 8'
The Badgers aren't just losing in a crucial portion of their games, they're getting smoked.
Six more canoes found this year in Lake Mendota, one is 5,200 years old
The canoe is now the oldest dugout canoe recorded from the Great Lakes region and the third-oldest in eastern North America.
Familial connection at play for Wisconsin volleyball vs. Purdue
Badgers assistant coach John Shondell has an extensive relationship with the Boilermakers coaching staff and roster. Purdue is set to visit UW Field House on Wednesday.
Prosecutor says plea talks underway with Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant avoid ICE
But Judge Hannah Dugan's defense attorneys said she's innocent and they're preparing for a trial next month.
5 things to know about the 49th WIAA state football championships
Reedsburg closes its season at Camp Randall Stadium for the first time since 2009 among a field of largely fresh faces at state. Here are five things to know.
Veterans deserve support more than one day a year | Linda Bernhardt
Let’s honor and support veterans more than one day a year. Along with “thank you for your service,” we need to support and recognize with gratitude those who served to protect us and need support services.
Wisconsin Supreme Court must tackle congressional maps | Eric Graf
Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court justices in recent elections campaigned about supporting fair maps for state and federal voting districts. Wisconsin’s federal congressional districts are some of the most gerrymandered and unfair in the United States.






