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Wisconsin men's basketball senior staying 'aggressive,' finding consistency before critical stretch

Thu, 02/06/2025 - 5:13am
Max Klesmit scored double figures in back-to-back Big Ten games for the first time this season. His consistency could pay dividends for the Badgers in a crucial stretch.

Our diversity is what truly makes America great | Mary Gasser

Thu, 02/06/2025 - 5:00am
How did we let our leadership in this country decide the ideas of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) were toxic?

Brittany Kinser is clear choice to lead Wisconsin's schools | Sallie Helmer

Thu, 02/06/2025 - 5:00am
The race for Wisconsin superintendent of public instruction is between incumbent Jill Underly, Sauk Prairie Superintendent Jeff Wright and special education teacher, award-winning public school principal and education consultant Brittany Kinser.

Brad Schimel supports Donald Trump over Constitution | Marianne Statz

Thu, 02/06/2025 - 5:00am
As a retired police officer, I stand with former Capitol police officer Harry Dunn in his condemnation of Brad Schimel.

Right-wing sheriffs group is threat to separation of power | Don Foy

Thu, 02/06/2025 - 5:00am
Sheriffs, deputies and police officers perform a very difficult job, often under very difficult circumstances. Sometimes they risk their lives to protect us, so they deserve our esteem and should probably be paid more.

Write your local lawmakers and demand they listen to you | Betty Havlik

Thu, 02/06/2025 - 5:00am
Please plan now to write a letter every month to your member of Congress and the state legislators who are supposed to represent us. Tell them what you want them to vote for:

Referendums would allow the will of the people to be heard | Mark Smith

Thu, 02/06/2025 - 5:00am
For decades, I’ve wondered why Wisconsinites have not been able to place questions on the ballot like many other states in our union.

Bucks adding Kyle Kuzma, sending Khris Middleton to Wizards in trade, AP source says

Thu, 02/06/2025 - 4:50am
The move gives the Bucks some financial flexibility in getting below the second apron — meaning other trade options may be available to them before the deadline.

5 high school girls basketball stars of the week: Feb. 6 edition

Thu, 02/06/2025 - 4:33am
This week's five stars include a fearless freshman, a guard who can attack the rim and finish from 3 and a sophomore leading one of the best teams in the state. Vote for your favorite performance.

WIAA Board of Control approves WFCA proposed Wisconsin Football Playoff Matrix

Thu, 02/06/2025 - 4:17am
The 11-person committee approved a new playoff qualification process starting next year during its monthly meeting Wednesday. Here's why area coaches are for and against the change.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin women's basketball's loss to No. 7 Southern Cal

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 10:25pm
The Badgers battled early but the Trojans' relentless pressure led to a lopsided loss at the Kohl Center. Here's what stood out.

Lillard scores 29 points as Bucks beat Hornets to snap 4-game losing streak

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 9:03pm
Damian Lillard had 29 points and 12 assists, Bobby Portis had 23 points and 17 rebounds in his first game since Jan. 23 and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Charlotte Hornets 112-102 on Wednesday night in their first game since…

Jacobs lobbies Packers, GM Gutekunst to add a wide receiver ‘that’s proven to be a No. 1’

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 7:30pm
Packers running back Josh Jacobs lobbying for the team to bring a No. 1-caliber receiver to Green Bay with a certain former teammate and Packers favorite in mind.

Candidate Q&A : Madison City Council, District 9

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 6:26pm
Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The primary is Feb. 18.

DeForest will stop adding fluoride to its water

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 3:45pm
In a 4-3 vote Tuesday night, after tense public debate, the village board ended fluoridation for residents.

'Wintry mix' — everyone's favorite — is coming this afternoon and evening

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 1:22pm
Be prepared for snow, ice and freezing rain.

Village of Oregon man arrested after allegedly stealing mail, yelling profanities at mail carrier

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 12:20pm
The 44-year-old Oregon man was tentatively charged with theft, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.

Illinois man arrested for OWI in Verona found to be driving vehicle stolen in Madison

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 11:35am
The incident began about 1:25 a.m. Tuesday when a Verona police officer stopped a vehicle in the 500 block of Half Mile Road that was being driven without the headlights on.

RV destroyed in fire on Southeast Side Wednesday morning

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 10:55am
Madison police reported that the occupant of the RV had fled, but had not been found.

U.S. Championship Cheese Contest returns and entries continue to grow

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 10:55am
Held every other year since 1981, this year's three-day contest features 2,414 entries from 31 states but a Wisconsin cheese hasn't won best in show since 2017.

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