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Enforce existing voting laws, don't suppress voting rights | David Newman

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 6:15am
When it comes to gun violence, we hear Republicans say we should enforce existing laws and not make it harder for law-abiding citizens to exercise their constitutional right to bear arms.

Major housing development for families, seniors opens near Oscar Mayer plant

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 5:50am
The development on Madison’s East Side replaces a deteriorated parking lot with two buildings containing 553 total units, enclosed parking, a pool and other amenities.

As mayor, Lisa Janairo will be available to residents | Gurdip Brar

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 5:45am
Until 2023, Middleton mayors (including myself) had an office at the city hall, and were available to citizens to listen to their concerns.

Simms' OT goal sends Wisconsin women's hockey to national championship game

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 9:36pm
The 100th goal of Kirsten Simms' Badgers career lifted Wisconsin into the Women's Frozen Four final against Ohio State.

McFarland boys basketball downed by Slinger in state semifinal

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 5:17pm
In its first trip to the state tournament in 52 years, McFarland boys basketball lost to Slinger in the Division 2 semifinals.

Meet the candidates for Belleville village trustee

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 5:00pm
Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The election is April 7.

Band, fans welcome Wisconsin women's hockey players arriving for Frozen Four

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 4:53pm
Here's how it looked as the Badgers arrived at rainy Pegula Ice Arena for Friday's NCAA Frozen Four semifinal game against Penn State.

Abbott Labs’ $23 billion deal to acquire Madison’s Exact Sciences set to close Monday

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 3:45pm
The deal is believed to be one of the largest for Abbott in a decade and the largest business investment in the Madison’s history.

Dane County supervisors seek to cut funding for automatic license-plate readers

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 3:30pm
Ending the contract with Flock “helps protect the privacy and civil liberties of Dane County residents and visitors,” Sup. Heidi Wegleitner said.

New laws expand bingo definition, enhance theft penalties

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 3:14pm
In addition to signing a dozen measures into law, the Democratic governor also vetoed another 15 bills, including a collection of GOP-authored proposals, dubbed the ‘Red Tape Reset’ package.

Smaller airports like Madison's could be shuttered amid government shutdown, DOT says

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 2:30pm
The U.S. Department of Transportation says the partial federal government shutdown may require some small hub airports like the Dane County Regional Airport to halt flights in and out.

Dane County UN group is celebrating Iran with dinner and presentation

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 2:05pm
Dinner will be followed by a presentation about the food by Jewish Iranian-American chef Laila Borokhim.

Will Madison’s Cesar Chavez Elementary be renamed? People are asking, the school district says

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 1:30pm
Madison School District said it is following allegations against labor rights activist Cesar Chavez and had heard from people wondering if the school will get a new name.

Westfield man arrested after standoff in stolen pickup truck in Portage

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 1:25pm
The driver refused to comply with commands to get out of the vehicle, so roads were closed in the area and a local school was moved to secure status.

Meet the candidates for Sun Prairie City Council, District 2

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 12:50pm
Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The election is April 7.

Goodman’s Jewelers reopening next Friday, Saturday after January flooding

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 12:20pm
Goodman’s was flooded Jan. 20 by a broken water main elsewhere in its building that resulted in several inches of water in the store.

Authorities identify driver who died from crash that closed southbound I-39/90/94 near DeForest

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 11:50am
The crash and death remain under investigation by the Wisconsin State Patrol and the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Madison Irish Fest finds new home

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 10:02am
Organizers say it will be a weekend of Irish song, dance and music from local bands, national acts and musicians from Ireland.

State eyes alternative sites Downtown for Wisconsin Veterans Museum

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 7:20am
The museum’s current location just west of the Capitol remains the preferred site.

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