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Wisconsin football brings in big offensive lineman from transfer portal

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 9:45am
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

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 9:39am
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

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 9:20am
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

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 9:20am
No cause has been reported for either fire.

Pedestrian ticketed after being hit by car on Far West Side

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 9:15am
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

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 8:35am
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

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 7:35am
The Green Bay Packers' NFC wild-card playoff game Saturday against the Chicago Bears airs on Amazon Prime Video.

Why are Madison School Board elections unlike any other in Wisconsin?

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 7:10am
The downside of the Madison system is that voters can see their choices limited or be shut out of voting for the candidates they prefer.

Investigation criticizes how Sun Prairie school officials handled sexual allegations against former dean

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 6:40am
An independent investigation found that administrators didn’t do enough when students reported that the former dean of students was having inappropriate relations with female students.

See who's going to be on the ballot in April

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 5:55am
The following candidates have filed to be on the ballot in the April 7 election. The filing deadline was 5 p.m. Tuesday. Information was not available for some jurisdictions; this list will be updated as clerks provide additional information. Where…

Petition for DeForest data center referendum falls short

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 5:50am
Petitioners wanted voter approval to be required for annexations over 30 acres. Village Attorney Al Reuter said the language was illegal.

Polzin: How Wisconsin men's basketball came together when push came to shove

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 5:40am
The Badgers haven't shown enough togetherness this season. But it was on display in a win over UCLA that included a brief skirmish in the closing seconds.

Packers coach tries to keep season-defining playoff matchup in perspective

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 5:03am
While the outcome of Saturday’s game will significantly shape how this season is defined for the Packers, Matt LaFleur has his team focused on just preparing for the "next game."

Minimum wage increase will have unintended consequences | Scott P. Lauder

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 5:00am
Affordability has been a recent topic in the news and the political arena.

Donald Trump forgoes human rights for might makes right | George Savage

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 5:00am
The Trump administration’s foreign policy is governed by one “principle”: Might makes right.

How is Donald Trump's attack different from Vladimir Putin's? | Patricia M. Giesfeldt

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 5:00am
What's the difference between what President Donald Trump is doing in Venezuela and what Russian leader Vladimir Putin is doing in Ukraine? Both want the natural resources of a country not their own, and both are trying to take them…

Lisa Janairo is best choice for growing city of Middleton | Kierstin Kloeckner

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 5:00am
I am writing to support Lisa Janairo for the 2026 mayoral election in Middleton. Despite supporting the current mayor, Emily Kuhn, in the last election, I am backing Janairo fully this spring.

5 high school girls basketball stars of the week: Jan. 7 edition

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 4:37am
This week's girls basketball 5 stars features several players who notched 30-point games. Vote for your favorite performance as the Supernova.

Wisconsin men's basketball star still go-to player despite recent slump

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 4:07am
The Badgers junior was doubting himself after several rough performances in a row. But he didn't doubt himself Tuesday in leading Wisconsin down the stretch to a win over UCLA.

Antetokounmpo, Bucks finding right balance amid squad's development of young guards

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 4:03am
Giannis Antetokounmpo is used to being the center of Milwaukee's offense. But with a young, talented backcourt trying to find its footing, the star forward has had to adapt.

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