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Crash of tanker carrying flammable resin closed all but 1 lane of southbound I-39/90 at Janesville for hours Monday

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 8:10am
Neither driver was injured, but the investigation determined the tanker was carrying about 5,500 gallons of highly flammable liquid polyester resin.

5 things to know about the 2026 WIAA state boys basketball tournament

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 7:55am
A pair of local teams earned the honor of playing at this year's WIAA boys basketball state tournament. Here's what to know before tip-off Thursday afternoon.

Where each Packers offensive group stands after first wave of free agency

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 7:37am
Green Bay made its fair share of additions through free agency so far, but there are still questions and concerns that may need to be addressed.

Where can a fresh set of eyes most improve Wisconsin football's special teams?

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 7:23am
Luke Fickell turned to a veteran coach this offseason in hopes of turning the Badgers' special teams around in the fall. Here's where the new face could make an impact.

Proposal to demolish Downtown apartment building divides Plan Commission

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 7:10am
The commission failed Monday to either approve or deny the demolition as members weighed the building’s historic significance against the need for more housing Downtown.

How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin men's basketball's NCAA Tournament opener

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 7:03am
The postseason has arrived for Wisconsin men's basketball, which opens the NCAA Tournament against High Point on Thursday. Here's how to tune in to the action.

Inside Greg Gard's path from successor to program builder for Wisconsin men's basketball

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 6:00am
Greg Gard inherited a winning culture when taking over the Badgers just over a decade ago. He's since left his own imprint upon the program.

Pentagon fat cats feast on lobster while needy go hungry | Patti Sinclair

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 5:00am
I know that many thousands of people work at the Pentagon, but something fishy is going on there, according to Open the Books, a government watchdog. How is it that Pentagon officials, in an end-of-budget-year spree, spent $25 million on…

Democrats' shutdown of DHS puts our nation at risk | Dave Glomp

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 5:00am
The Democratic Party is withholding funding from the Department of Homeland Security while law enforcement officials throughout our country face terrorist alerts. Remember when and how that department was created? It was created by our government after the Islamic terrorist…

Lisa Janairo will bring the residents of Middleton together | Kendra Wochos

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 5:00am
I proudly support Lisa Janairo for mayor of Middleton. Janairo and I were both elected to the Middleton City Council in 2022 and served together for two years. From day one, I have been in awe of the professionalism, energy…

Cavaliers take down Bucks with Antetokounmpo sidelined again

Tue, 03/17/2026 - 10:03pm
Evan Mobley had 27 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, and James Harden also scored 27 as the Cleveland Cavaliers opened a three-game trip by beating the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks.

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined with hyperextended knee, bone bruise

Tue, 03/17/2026 - 6:03pm
Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn’t available for the Milwaukee Bucks’ game against Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night after leaving a victory over Indiana two days earlier.

Victim of fatal police shooting identified as Madison man

Tue, 03/17/2026 - 5:30pm
The 44-year-old was pronounced dead at a hospital after the incident in the town of Springdale.

Divisive online sports betting bill heads to Evers with bipartisan backing

Tue, 03/17/2026 - 5:10pm
It remains unclear if Evers will sign off on the proposal, which faced strong opposition from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, national sports betting groups and anti-gambling advocates.

Meet the candidates for Shorewood Hills trustee

Tue, 03/17/2026 - 5:00pm
Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The election is April 7.

Bill limiting sugary food stamp purchases in return for added SNAP funding headed to Gov. Evers

Tue, 03/17/2026 - 4:20pm
Wisconsinites will be required to spend up to 20% of their food assistance dollars differently as a result.

Sun Prairie District says teacher’s actions didn’t meet legal ‘immoral conduct’ threshold to require DPI report

Tue, 03/17/2026 - 3:45pm
A DPI spokesperson said no referral was received for Jill Hansen, whose license was listed as under investigation the same day the State Journal posted online about the allegations.

More than $100 million in ‘forever chemicals’ funds can finally be spent

Tue, 03/17/2026 - 2:14pm
PFAS have been linked to health problems including low birthweight, cancer and liver disease, and have been shown to make vaccines less effective.

Charges: Illegal ant trafficking

Tue, 03/17/2026 - 1:24pm
NAIROBI, Kenya — A Chinese national and a Kenyan man were charged Tuesday with unlawfully dealing in wildlife species after they were found in possession of hundreds of live ants stored in specialized tubes.

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