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Report: Packers come to terms with coach Matt LaFleur for multi-year contract extension

Sat, 01/17/2026 - 6:33pm
Green Bay opted to stay with its coach, who as coached the team to a 76-40-1 record in his seven seasons in charge of the team.

Dynamic guard's 'competitive edge,' relentless attacks steady Wisconsin men's basketball

Sat, 01/17/2026 - 6:20pm
A 32-point performance from one of the Badgers' most consistent contributors was a sign of maturity for the standout guard, who started out 1-for-6 from the field before breaking out.

Polzin: Two-week stretch flips outlook on Wisconsin men's basketball's season

Sat, 01/17/2026 - 5:47pm
A four-game winning streak has opened up possibilities for Greg Gard's team. Yes, the Badgers are shooting better from 3-point range, but their improvement goes far beyond shots falling.

3 things that stood out as Wisconsin women's hockey wraps up sweep at St. Thomas

Sat, 01/17/2026 - 4:53pm
Lacey Eden scored twice for the second straight day and Cassie Hall added two goals as the Badgers wrapped up a long stretch of games away from home.

Beltline faces expansion in this week’s caption contest

Sat, 01/17/2026 - 4:15pm
Fill in the caption with a clever quip by Tuesday evening and win publication of your line with the cartoon in next Sunday’s newspaper. You’ll also receive a signed print of the cartoon by artist Phil Hands.

Clinic director blames AI for misleading application to head Dane County harm reduction center

Sat, 01/17/2026 - 3:45pm
A flawed application process, AI-generated errors and transparency concerns sparked a dispute among Madison and Dane County officials over a proposed harm reduction center funded by opioid settlement money.

Polzin: Badgers men's basketball talking points from a home win over Rutgers

Sat, 01/17/2026 - 3:42pm
Wisconsin men's basketball showed against Rutgers that the flaws that plagued it early in the season may be in the past, securing its fourth win in a row.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's conference victory over Rutgers

Sat, 01/17/2026 - 3:31pm
The Badgers relied on a dominant first half, in which they scored 51 points, to hold off a late push from the Scarlet Knights on Saturday at the Kohl Center.

Report: Packers discussing potential extension with general manager Gutekunst

Sat, 01/17/2026 - 10:50am
Coach Matt LaFleur is not the only key leader who is working on a contract extension with the Packers. Here's where things stand with the team's general manager.

Photo of the day: Welcome Nora

Sat, 01/17/2026 - 8:35am
Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.

John Zimbrick reshaped Madison-area vehicle dealerships by setting the bar high

Sat, 01/17/2026 - 5:55am
John Zimbrick, whose automotive empire would eventually grow to about two dozen franchises, service centers and body shops, died Jan. 4. He was 99.

Foxboro Golf Course redevelopment on pause after neighborhood outcry

Sat, 01/17/2026 - 5:50am
The developer says, though, that he plans to have new ideas for the golf course in the village of Oregon by late summer.

Instead of a positive response, Wisconsin men's hockey 'got what we deserved' in loss

Sat, 01/17/2026 - 5:37am
The Badgers were outplayed by No. 4 Michigan State at home, a tough look for a team that was ranked second in the country.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin men's hockey's 2nd straight loss to No. 4 Michigan State

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 9:33pm
The Spartans scored three times in the first period and handed the Badgers their first back-to-back losses of the season. Here's how it happened at the Kohl Center.

Verona Area School District launches investigation into boys hockey program

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 8:03pm
The Verona boys hockey team is under investigation by the Verona Area School District. Here's what we know and the program's immediate response.

Wisconsin football continues D-line reform with latest transfer signing

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 6:43pm
The Badgers added a Group of Five defensive lineman to their transfer portal class Friday night.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin women's hockey's win at St. Thomas

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 4:53pm
Lacey Eden scored two goals for the fifth time this season as the Badgers pulled away late.

Adult Camp Shalom counselor accused of sexually assaulting underage camper; Jewish Federation leaders resign

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 4:25pm
The assault in the waning days of Camp Shalom was reported to Dane County child protective services, which found the allegation “credible and substantiated,” according to a statement.

What Wisconsin football's 3 new assistants will make

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 4:20pm
Employment letters reveal the salaries of the Badgers' new cornerbacks, offensive line and running backs coaches.

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