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Defenders know Wisconsin men's basketball guard is going left. He succeeds anyways

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 5:35am
The point guard has been told to develop his right his whole life. But his left hand, while predictable, remains unstoppable.

Dallas Morning News: Why do Americans think their neighbors are ‘bad’ people?

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 6:40pm
We Americans are a proud bunch. We are a nation founded on the principles of freedom and the rule of law, and our commitment to these values has propelled human flourishing to new heights and made us the leader of…

Bondi gives Brad Schimel new title, allowing the ousted interim US attorney to keep job

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 6:20pm
The work-around has become a familiar move as Democrats in the U.S. Senate delay confirmation votes on President Donald Trump's appointees.

Wisconsin men's basketball coach shares opinion on NCAA Tournament expansion

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 5:47pm
Badgers coach Greg Gard shared his take on NCAA Tournament expansion, players offered their thoughts on filling out brackets and more takeaways from Wisconsin's practice day.

Meet the candidates for Dane County Board, District 9

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 5:00pm
Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The election is April 7.

Wisconsin men's basketball 7-footer says he'll play in NCAA Tournament opener

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 3:33pm
The junior forward is set to make his return for the Badgers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday. Here's what to know about his status.

Madison School District revives renaming of Lindbergh, Elvehjem

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 3:30pm
Renaming the elementary schools was first suggested in spring 2023 and fall 2022 proposals, respectively. But since then, the district has made little progress in renaming either one.

Surplus deal, other bills in limbo as legislative session winds down

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 2:45pm
The Assembly wrapped up it’s final regularly-scheduled session last month, while the Senate’s presumed final session concluded Tuesday.

Wisconsin men's hockey captain earns spot on All-Big Ten first team

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 2:07pm
Defensemen Ben Dexheimer and Luke Osburn represented the Badgers in Big Ten postseason awards.

Claims about Chavez lead to cancellations

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:59pm
Many of the upcoming celebrations and holidays honoring the late farmworker labor leader César Chavez are being renamed, postponed or completely canceled in the wake of allegations that he sexually abused women and girls while at the helm of the…

Meet the candidates for Dane County Board District 12

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:59pm
Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The primary is Feb. 18.

Meet the candidates for Dane County Board, District 26

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:57pm
Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The election is April 7.

Meet the candidates for Dane County Board, District 30

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:50pm
Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The election is April 7.

2 state-owned buildings in Downtown Madison up for sale

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 11:24am
It’s expected both buildings, which the state wants to sell to a single buyer, would eventually be demolished and the parcels redeveloped.

Madison getting expanded air service to Fort Myers in fall

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 11:15am
The Dane County Regional Airport said Wednesday that seasonal nonstop service to Fort Myers would return in October, with expanded capacity compared to previous seasons.

Low-income mothers and babies will soon have a full year of Medicaid coverage in Wisconsin

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 10:43am
Wisconsin becomes the 49th state to expand Medicaid postpartum coverage to a full year for new moms and babies.

Senate approves NIL policy, debt relief for UW Athletics by single vote

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 9:08am
It was a surprising turn of events for a bill that otherwise breezed through the Assembly last month on a near-unanimous vote.

Photo of the day: Sensory diversion piques feelings of nostalgia

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 8:35am
Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.

Madison police monitor wants police body cams, more funding

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 8:25am
The report says Madison is among only 19% of law enforcement agencies nationally without body cams as standard equipment, and most of the rest are smaller offices and federal agencies.

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