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Candidates for Madison City Council, Dane County Board

51 min 31 sec ago
The following candidates have filed to be on the ballot in the April 7 election. The filing deadline was 5 p.m. Tuesday. Where necessary, a primary will be held Feb. 17. (I) denotes incumbent.

Breese Stevens Field organizers seeking to bring more concerts to the Near East Side venue

1 hour 53 min ago
The Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood Association has already given support for increasing the number of shows at the venue from seven to 12.

5 questions with Verona girls basketball's Macy Stremlow

1 hour 56 min ago
Learn more about Verona's go-to scorer Macy Stremlow, a sophomore who has taken on a larger role this season, with a five questions video.

Woman driving 100 mph-plus on Beltline with lights off arrested after pursuit ending on I-39/90

2 hours 23 min ago
No injuries were reported in the incident early Wednesday morning.

Game on Amazon Prime is insult to Green Bay Packers fans | Roger Johnson

2 hours 28 min ago
I grew up watching the Green Bay Packers on TV. It was a Sunday afternoon tradition in my youth.

Sun Prairie City Council seat to remain vacant until April

2 hours 30 min ago
4th District Ald. Cassi Benedict, elected in 2024, resigned last month “due to family medical reasons.”

Here are some ways you can help winter birds in Wisconsin

3 hours 21 min ago
Spring bird migration may be a while away, but there are a range of winter birds in Wisconsin that ⁠you can support over the next few months.

Man steals cash, employee’s belongings in robbery of Far West Side spa

4 hours 38 min ago
A man entered the spa, demanded money and indicated he had a weapon, but no weapon was ever seen.

River Food Pantry closes temporarily as it moves to new facility

6 hours 9 min ago
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will hold pop-up food pantry hours in the coming weeks while the food pantry is closed.

Wisconsin football adds Big Ten running back from transfer portal

6 hours 20 min ago
The Badgers are bringing in a Big Ten running back from the transfer portal, creating depth and questions at the position.

Is Lake Geneva the friendliest town in Wisconsin? Here's what World Atlas thinks.

6 hours 29 min ago
Wisconsin is once again being recognized ⁠for its midwestern charm.

Wisconsin football lands star FCS receiver in transfer portal

6 hours 34 min ago
The Badgers added another weapon for new QB Colton Joseph from the transfer portal with the commitment of a former star wideout at the FCS level.

Wisconsin football brings in big offensive lineman from transfer portal

6 hours 48 min ago
The Badgers added an intriguing tackle option to their offensive line Wednesday, a player with ACC experience.

Wisconsin bill stirs issue of parental voice, trans youth autonomy

6 hours 54 min ago
A Republican-authored bill would require Wisconsin school boards to adopt a policy that would inform a parent or guardian if students request ⁠to be called by names and pronouns not aligned with their gender assigned at birth.

Pickup truck driver dies after crash off Highway 14 near Oregon

7 hours 13 min ago
The driver, a 55-year-old man, was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. He was the lone occupant of the car.

No connection between fires at Lake House Inn, nearby house in Edgerton, authorities say

7 hours 13 min ago
No cause has been reported for either fire.

Pedestrian ticketed after being hit by car on Far West Side

7 hours 18 min ago
The 34-year-old man was ticketed for sudden pedestrian movement into traffic, Madison police said.

Photo of the day: Ice fishing on Monona Bay

7 hours 58 min ago
Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.

No Amazon Prime? Here are 11 Madison-area places to watch Packers vs. Bears

8 hours 58 min ago
The Green Bay Packers' NFC wild-card playoff game Saturday against the Chicago Bears airs on Amazon Prime Video.

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