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Clinton: 'No idea' of crimes

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 4:30pm
WASHINGTON — Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told members of Congress on Thursday she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's or Ghislaine Maxwell's crimes, starting off two days of depositions that will also include former President Bill Clinton.

From Manitowoc County to world stage: Historic cheese company competes at World Championship in Madison

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 3:45pm
Henning Cheese was established in 1914 and is now expanding into Southeast Asia and the Middle East with its cheese made in Manitowoc County.

Market slides on AI ennui

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 3:42pm
NEW YORK — The worst day for Nvidia's stock since last spring dragged the U.S. market lower Thursday, though most stocks on Wall Street rose.

Man who dropped rocks on pro-Israel vigil participants is given deferred prosecution

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 1:00pm
Dane County Circuit Judge Ellen Berz ruled there was no evidence Ethan W. Hanson was motivated by race or religion.

Warner Dog Park reopens after investigation into sick dogs

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 12:50pm
Warner Dog Park reopened Thursday after an investigation found no toxic or contagious diseases that could have led to dog’s death earlier this month.

Man faces OWI after crashing into guardrails, divider on Beltline while driving 85 mph

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 12:35pm
The man faces tentative charges of first-offense OWI and attempted eluding, and tickets for deviating from lane, hit and run – causing property damage, and possession of a fake ID.

SETTING IT STRAIGHT

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 11:55am
Fringe event clarified

City gathers for a favored son

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 11:51am
CHICAGO — A line of mourners streamed through a Chicago auditorium Thursday to pay final respects to the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. as cross-country memorial services began in the city the late civil rights leader called home.

2 vehicles crash after pedestrian darts into East Washington Avenue

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 11:25am
The crash happened about 10:15 p.m. Tuesday after a driver slowed down to avoid hitting the pedestrian in the 3500 block of East Washington Avenue, Madison police said.

SUV crashes into duplex on Far East Side

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 9:55am
The vehicle intruded into the living room, but the driver and those who were in the duplex were not injured.

No need for more UW-Madison dorms, development groups say

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 9:54am
The Greater Madison Housing Consortium says a new report shows UW-Madison doesn’t need another dorm. The university sees it differently.

Wisconsinites increasingly leery of data centers, Marquette poll shows

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 9:47am
When asked about five potential benefits or costs related to data centers, 22% of Marquette Law School Poll respondents didn’t select a single benefit.

Person hospitalized, teen arrested after stabbing on Far West Side

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 9:10am
The 17-year-old boy was arrested on a tentative charge of first-degree recklessly endangering safety.

Pink Heifer BBQ Saloon about to open in Downtown Madison

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 9:00am
Its owner predicts it will become the "best go-to spot" for any barbecue cravings.

Wisconsin men's basketball needs urgency after ugly Oregon loss before March

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 8:03am
Wisconsin men's basketball's 85-71 loss at Oregon reignited concerns as March nears, with urgency growing after defensive lapses and offensive stagnation.

Fishing, Fringe and Fresk all on the Madison-area calendar this weekend

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 8:00am
Rise above the February dreariness with any of these options.

After years of legal wrangling, Enbridge begins rerouting pipeline around Wisconsin reservation

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 7:25am
Enbridge has finally started work on rerouting an aging oil pipeline around a tribal reservation in northern Wisconsin after seven years of legal wrangling.

Wisconsin men's hockey's hopes for NCAA Tournament bid improve with series split

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 7:03am
Here's how the Badgers men's hockey team could fit into the NCAA Tournament picture as things stand.

See what a round of golf cost in Madison a century ago

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 6:40am
This State Journal editorial ran on Feb. 26, 1926:

Most Wisconsinites disapprove of ICE tactics, Marquette poll finds

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 5:50am
While most disapprove of ICE’s actions, Republicans and Democrats flipped on their party’s traditional principles toward guns when it came to the death of Alex Pretti.

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