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Bucks provide update on Giannis Antetokounmpo after star injured in victory

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 11:47pm
Antetokounmpo left the Bucks’ win over Pistons on Wednesday night in the first quarter. Here's the latest update from the team on the two-time MVP.

Patricia Butler

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 11:00pm
August 24, 1939 - November 26, 2025

Sheryl Lea (Miller) Brethorst

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 11:00pm
January 27, 1950 - December 2, 2025

Peggy K. Barrett

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 11:00pm
March 26, 1933 - November 29, 2025

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's win in Big Ten opener

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 10:27pm
Wisconsin returned home from its holiday tournament looking to snap out of its worst stretch of the season. Here's what stood out from the Badgers' first conference victory of the season.

Bucks overcome latest injury to Giannis Antetokounmpo with strong finish at home

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 10:13pm
Milwaukee won for just the second time in 10 games, despite Antetokounmpo leaving just three minutes into a matchup with the Central Division leaders.

Recruiting was once a saving grace for Wisconsin football. Why this class hurts that notion

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 5:57pm
A rough signing day, set up by a difficult past two months on the recruiting trail, showed major cracks in one of the pillars of Luke Fickell's tenure at Wisconsin.

Obituary index for Thur., Dec. 4

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 5:10pm
TODAY'S OBITUARIES

Wisconsin football loses top-rated recruit in signing day flip

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 5:03pm
The four-star running back won't be joining the Badgers after months of concern Wisconsin couldn't hang onto the prized Georgia prospect.

Lake Monona drowning victim identified as Madison man

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 5:02pm
The medical examiner’s office confirmed the man pulled from the lake on Thanksgiving died as a result of drowning.

Wisconsin Supreme Court will decide whether county sheriffs can hold people for ICE

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 4:06pm
The lawsuit argues that state law does not allow county sheriffs to detain people for federal immigration offenses.

Former UW Regent John Miller appointed state economic development CEO

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 3:45pm
Miller takes the position previously held by Missy Hughes, who resigned from the agency in September to run for the state’s open governor seat next fall.

A historic piece of the Madison skyline is up for sale

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 1:00pm
It’s all part of the state’s plan to reduce its overall footprint in Downtown Madison and save on maintenance costs.

6 Wisconsin players earn All-Big Ten nods on defense, special teams

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:37pm
The Badgers had a standout freshman and stalwart upperclassmen honored by the Big Ten on Wednesday.

Driver dies after losing control, crashing into another vehicle near Janesville

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:15pm
The fatal crash happened about 6:10 a.m. on Highway 14 near South Carvers Rock Road in the town of Bradford, east of Janesville, authorities reported.

Madison refuse drop-off sites switching to winter hours

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:05pm
The Olin Avenue site already is closed for good, to be replaced by a new central-city site in the spring.

Madison police seek to reunite owner with dog left in station lobby

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 11:05am
The small dog does not have a microchip or tag to help police reunite it with the owner.

Lawyer seeks return of Slender Man stabber to mental hospital from jail

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 10:25am
Morgan Geyser has been in jail since last week when she was brought back from Illinois following her escape from a group home in Madison.

Man accused of 5th OWI after hitting man getting into car on South Side

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 9:05am
The incident happened about 9:05 p.m. Sunday in the 1800 block of Beld Street, Madison police said.

Photo of the day: Nutcracker Storytime

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 8:35am
Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.

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