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Plan stalls for separate Ho-Chunk flagpole outside Madison City Hall

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 2:50pm
The city wants to fly the American and Ho-Chunk Nation flags at the same height outside the Madison Municipal Building.

3 things that stood out from Luke Fickell after Wisconsin football's 1st spring practice

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 2:13pm
The Badgers coach spoke about a turnover-ridden practice, a new defensive lineman settling in nicely and more.

Wisconsin women's hockey embraces challenge of playing against Frozen Four host

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 2:03pm
The Badgers only have to look back to last season to know how to play against a Frozen Four host team.

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu won’t seek re-election, creating top leadership void

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 1:47pm
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu is now the fourth Republican senator to signal an exit from the chamber.

3 hospitalized after second explosion of year at Janesville industrial facility

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 1:15pm
Two were flown to the burn center at University Hospital, and a third was taken by ambulance to Mercy Trauma Center in Janesville.

Madison police say student, 14, arrested after attacking school staff

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 1:00pm
Police were called to Sennett Middle School for a disturbance having to do with a “bus situation,” police spokesperson Stephanie Fryer said Thursday.

Madison police seeking to identify man who caused disturbance at Downtown bar, struck man

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 12:55pm
The incident began about 10 p.m. Saturday when police were sent to the 500 block of State Street for a man who was trying to fight people.

Meet the candidates for Dane County Board District 28

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 12:50pm
Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The election is April 7.

Insurance companies now required to cover additional breast cancer screenings for certain women

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 11:12am
The bill, which took years to get to a vote in the Assembly, will save women up to $1,000 in of out-of-pocket costs for a secondary screening.

Marcus Performing Arts Center cancels youth contest honoring Cesar Chavez

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 11:01am
Marcus Performing Arts Center is canceling its annual student contest and event honoring Cesar Chavez following allegations of sexual assault against the ⁠civil and labor rights leader.

Wisconsin men's basketball junior not on NCAA Tournament First Round injury report

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 10:53am
The 7-footer has missed the last four games with an ankle injury and could provide a boost for the Badgers with his return to the court.

Hare are a dozen things to do in Madison this weekend

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 10:30am
Did you survive all the snow? So celebrate already.

Join us at a tailgate spelling bee to celebrate academics

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 9:11am
The official start of tailgate season is Saturday, and it has nothing to do with sports. It’s the brat bash outside the Badger State Spelling Bee in Madison.

Green County man who killed infant daughter won’t be eligible for release for 45 years

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 8:55am
In November, a Green County jury found Logan T. Kruckenberg Anderson, 21, of Albany, guilty of first-degree intentional homicide and hiding the corpse of a child.

Lands' End fiscal Q4 results miss expectations

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 8:20am
The Dodgeville-based retailer reported earnings of $12.3 million, or $0.40 per share, on revenue of $462.4 million for the quarter.

Duluth Holdings reports profit in fiscal Q4

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 8:10am
The Mount Horeb-based clothing and tools supplier reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $7.7 million, or $0.22 per share, on revenue of $215.9 million.

Restaurant review: Haven is a dining refuge Madison is embracing

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 7:10am
Haven has quickly become one of the most interesting affordable restaurants in Madison.

Wisconsin's top spellers to be crowned Saturday

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 5:50am
Fifty-two champion spellers from Wisconsin’s public and private schools will be competing on Saturday in the annual Badger State Spelling Bee.

Madison police dispute claim that Black youth targeted for disorderly conduct violations

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 5:45am
Police say that the practice “for years” has been to send youth to restorative justice options rather than cite them for ordinance violations.

Polzin: How the 'outsider' on the Wisconsin men's basketball coaching staff has blended in nicely

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 5:37am
Unlike his fellow assistants, Lance Randall didn't play for the Badgers. But it's a program — and a head coach — that means a lot to this lifelong gym rat.

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