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Low-cost plastic containers don't count the harm they cause | Lynette Miller

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 3:37pm
At a grocery story, I recent asked to have my deli food put in a paper Chinese food carry-out container instead of a plastic container. I was told that would be more expensive.

Bucky-n-Booms brings July 4 fireworks back to Madison’s lakefront

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 3:30pm
The event is a new collaboration between the Wisconsin Union and The Edgewater hotel.

Banana Ball is coming to Milwaukee this weekend; what you need to know

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 3:23pm
The Party Animals will take on the Loco Beach Coconuts Saturday and Sunday at American Family Field in Milwaukee.

Barnes touts agricultural platform ahead of Trump visit to rural Wisconsin

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 2:46pm
The Democratic candidate for governor called for breaking up monopolies, recovering the cost of tariffs paid by farmers and implementing a right-to-repair law.

Wisconsin reaches $10M settlement in Tyco PFAS contamination

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 2:17pm
The $10 million will be placed into the PFAS Trust Fund, which can be used to address PFAS contamination across the state.

5 things to know before the American Family Insurance Championship

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 2:00pm
Hole design, parking and ticket information and more are among the changes for this year's rendition of the American Family Insurance Championship.

What a fresh start, chance to lead means to new voice in middle of Packers defense

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 1:43pm
The veteran linebacker is already being talked about as an "alpha" and "real leader" of the defense after an offseason trade sent him to Green Bay.

Here are all of the 2026 contested races for the Wisconsin Legislature

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 1:08pm
With midterm elections coming up in November, the vast majority of races in the state Legislature are contested.

'Explosive playmaker' inks sizable 4-year contract extension with Packers

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 12:23pm
The Green Bay Packers locked up one of their wideouts of the future Wednesday. Here's what to know on the extension.

Overture Center nearly doubles economic impact on region, report finds

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 11:40am
A half-decade of pandemic recovery efforts has boosted the Overture Center’s economic impact on Downtown Madison to more than $66 million, a 94% increase from the center’s first post-pandemic year.

Wisconsin Originals: Frederick Pabst's legacy lives on; 'Blue Ribbon' beer still being brewed

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 11:10am
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.

Waunakee woman faces OWI after being clocked at 112 mph on Beltline

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 11:05am
The woman showed signs of impairment and was administered field sobriety tests, which she failed. Deputies also found .22 grams of THC in her vehicle.

MGE names peregrine falcon chicks after pollinators

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 10:39am
Honey and Monarch are the latest falcons at Madison Gas and Electric’s Downtown nesting box.

A dozen great ideas for your Madison-area weekend

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 8:00am
Think of this weekend as a buffet of summertime activities, and curate your plate with these local offerings.

Madison looks to buy part of vast East Side subdivision for $4.2 million

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 7:55am
Two prominent Madison developers are converting the rest of the former Voit Farm into a neighborhood with roughly 1,000 housing units.

Wisconsin speed skater turned nun now in the Hall of Fame

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 7:50am
Elizabeth Du Bois was one of the top speed skaters in the world in the 1930s, taught gym at Edgewood High School and then became a Catholic nun.

Francesca Hong wants to 'get sh-t done' as governor | Center Stage with Milfred and Hands

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 7:45am
Can a democratic socialist who represents ultra-progressive Madison really win Wisconsin's top job?

Man charged with killing wife in Madison in 2023 arrested in Mexico

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 7:40am
Jose De Jesus Duenas-Quinonez, 40, was arrested by Mexican authorities in January, brought back to the U.S. in late May, and booked into the Dane County Jail on Tuesday.

Restaurant reviews: Back for seconds, a look at 4 recently visited spots

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 7:35am
Looking for restaurant ideas? Here are four options, based on recent Wisconsin State Journal reviews.

Ahead of Wisconsin trip, Trump's approval keeps dropping in nationwide Marquette poll

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 7:25am
The national poll released two days before Trump's visit to western Wisconsin found his approval rating dropped to 38%, the lowest point so far in his second term.

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