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Marlins strike early to take series opener from Brewers

Fri, 07/26/2024 - 10:33pm
Bryan De La Cruz and Jake Burger homered off Freddy Peralta in the first inning on a night Milwaukee's offense couldn't get much going.

Packers sign Jordan Love to record-setting deal

Fri, 07/26/2024 - 9:06pm
If early reports prove accurate, the 25-year-old quarterback's deal to become the face of the Packers would put him in rare company among the NFL's elite players.

Highway 51 intersection north of Stoughton to be closed for August

Fri, 07/26/2024 - 5:28pm
Local access to properties on 51 will be maintained throughout the project.

Monona takes first step toward $3 million operating referendum in November

Fri, 07/26/2024 - 4:25pm
If passed, a referendum could raise property taxes by $720 a year on the average home, according to a city report.

Researchers discover site of 1893 schooner wreck in Lake Michigan in just 50 feet of water

Fri, 07/26/2024 - 3:55pm
The November 1975 shipwreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald is probably the most famous one of the Great Lakes, thanks to Gordon Lightfoot’s hit ballad. But a new discovery is putting another ship — the Margaret A. Muir — on the…

Meet the candidates: Dane County executive

Fri, 07/26/2024 - 1:30pm
Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The primary is Aug. 13.

Wisconsin women's basketball adds wing with international experience for this season

Fri, 07/26/2024 - 12:53pm
The Badgers went overseas for the second time in a month, adding another versatile wing to close out their roster for the upcoming season.

Here's where to find Madison's best bagel, as determined in the Great Midwest Bagel Quest

Fri, 07/26/2024 - 11:55am
Madison resident Jen Rubin's search has taken her to Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Ann Arbor and Minneapolis — and now back home.

Madison police seeking 2 who used stolen debit, credit cards to buy thousands in items, gift cards

Fri, 07/26/2024 - 11:45am
The fraudulent purchases were made June 15 around noon at Lululemon of Hilldale, Madison police said.

Wisconsin football adds Alabama assistant to recruiting staff, changes other titles

Fri, 07/26/2024 - 11:07am
Here's a look at the handful of moves in the recruiting department announced by the Badgers football program Friday.

Driver arrested after nearly hitting squad, fleeing before crashing in Janesville, authorities say

Fri, 07/26/2024 - 10:50am
The driver, a 31-year-old Milwaukee man, fled the crash on foot, but a K9 and a drone were brought in and the man was arrested, Janesville police said.

Polzin: Why Wisconsin AD Chris McIntosh's real job security depends on his biggest hire

Fri, 07/26/2024 - 10:39am
Wisconsin's chancellor bet on athletic director Chris McIntosh being the right person to guide the Badgers through the uncertain times in college athletics.

Driver dies in rollover crash into tree in Beloit, police say

Fri, 07/26/2024 - 10:35am
The crash happened about 2:30 a.m. Friday in the 1200 block of Ritsher Street, Beloit police said.

Not much AirVenture traffic but a unique setting for an airport in Waunakee

Fri, 07/26/2024 - 10:15am
The first plane landed in 1946 when it was farmland but Waunakee has grown around the 10-acre parcel.

Jerry Frautschi's $10 million gift leads Overture Center's capital fund, endowment campaign

Fri, 07/26/2024 - 8:20am
After two decades of heavy foot traffic and performance use, the 400,000-square-foot building at 201 State St. is in need of repairs and upgrades.

15 fun things to do in the Madison area this weekend

Fri, 07/26/2024 - 8:10am
There are interesting activities both indoors and out.

Joel Brammeier: The imperiled Great Lakes take the national stage

Fri, 07/26/2024 - 8:09am
Great Lakers this past winter noticed something conspicuous by its absence — ice.

Kelly Lecker: We're changing the way we alert you to important news

Fri, 07/26/2024 - 8:00am
We'll alert you to the biggest stories of the day, but we won't overwhelm you.

Chance encounter inspires campaign to pay it forward at Dunkin' on South Park Street

Fri, 07/26/2024 - 5:45am
"I think it’s very important that no matter what business we work for, we help those that are in need,” manager Missy Beardsley said.

Should the Hockey Hall of Fame open up for Joe Pavelski? An author makes the case

Fri, 07/26/2024 - 5:43am
The retirement of former Wisconsin men's hockey star and Plover native Joe Pavelski leaves questions about whether he'll be enshrined with the game's greats.

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