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Reedsburg man faces 4th OWI after crash in town of Cottage Grove

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 10:55am
The man was taken by ambulance to St. Mary’s Hospital and after being medically cleared, he was booked into the Dane County Jail.

Far East Side apartment building struck by gunfire

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 10:45am
Officers were sent around 4:50 a.m. Wednesday to an apartment complex in the 4500 block of Cottage Grove Road after someone fired several rounds toward a unit, Madison police said.

3-story low-cost apartment building proposed for Willy Street

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 10:15am
Common Wealth Development is looking to redevelop several properties at two Near East Side sites into more housing.

Apparent medical event leads to crash into Sun Prairie school

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 10:10am
There was no one in the school at the time of the crash and there is no school on Wednesday.

Bipartisan group of legislators wants to tighten Wisconsin’s margarine laws

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 9:50am
The effort is a reminder of a centuries-old squabble between the butter substitute and the state’s ensconced dairy industry.

Wisconsin seeks to revoke Morgan Geyser's conditional release after she left Madison group home

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 9:05am
If Geyser's release is revoked, she could be sent back to the mental institution where she spent most of the past eight years for stabbing a classmate in 2014.

Photo of the day: Let There Be Lights

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 8:35am
Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.

40-plus dogs, 1 cat seized, woman arrested in Lafayette County animal neglect case

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 8:20am
The dogs were in various degrees of neglect and were taken to the Green County Humane Society for evaluation by a veterinarian and rehabilitation.

Mukwonago motorcyclist dies in crash in Lodi

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 7:40am
The motorcyclist, a 59-year-old Mukwonago man, ran into the stone abutment of the bridge, Lodi police said.

Wisconsin State Journal readers’ gifts for children’s toys approach $100,000

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 7:35am
Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to children in families in need in the greater Madison area.

Madison’s new and veteran teachers plead for fairer salary plan

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 7:20am
About 1,000 teachers have been affected by changes that have raised new teachers’ compensation faster than raises for experienced teachers, MTI president Andrea Missureli said.

New T-shirt shop on State Street pays homage to Paul’s Books

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 7:15am
Raygun has embraced the former tenant and is selling Paul’s T-shirts, buttons and tote bags to benefit Wisconsin Public Radio.

7 area high school boys wrestlers to know this season

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 7:03am
The Madison area is filled with several boys wrestlers with past state experience and others who could take a step toward that this season. Here are seven wrestlers to know.

How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin men's basketball vs. Providence

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 6:47am
How to tune in as the Badgers play their first game at the Rady Children's Invitational on Thursday in San Diego.

7 area high school boys swimmers and divers to know this season

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 6:37am
The talent pool of boys swimmers and divers is as deep as ever in the Madison area this winter. Here are seven athletes to watch this season.

7 area high school girls wrestlers to know this season

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 6:07am
The area features an abundance of girls wrestling who are capable of making a trip to the state tournament. Here are the names to know this winter.

‘I see myself playing like a warrior’: Wisconsin volleyball's Grace Lopez fights through ACL rehab

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 5:37am
Wisconsin volleyball's Grace Lopez, an expected starter on the right side, knows the competition for playing time will be fierce next season.

Here's how Wisconsin football still can make a bowl game

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 5:35am
The Badgers' postseason chances aren't dead yet despite a tumultuous season. Here's a breakdown of what needs to happen for Wisconsin to continue playing past Saturday.

Packers looking to feast on golden opportunities in Thanksgiving showdown

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 5:30am
Green Bay's success in the NFC North division this season could come down to the outcome of Thursday's game in Detroit.

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