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Wisconsin volleyball's streak of Big Ten honors continues

Mon, 10/16/2023 - 4:55pm
A third straight Badgers player was honored by the Big Ten Conference. It's another streak added to an impressive amount this season.

3 things that stood out from Luke Fickell as Wisconsin football prepares for Illinois

Mon, 10/16/2023 - 4:20pm
A lot of talk about Wisconsin's quarterback situation swirled around Luke Fickell's news conference Monday. Here's what the Badgers' coach had to say.

Lawsuit challenging Republican workforce, cash bail measures can proceed, judge says

Mon, 10/16/2023 - 3:30pm
EXPO Wisconsin and WISDOM, a statewide faith-based organization, say the measures shouldn't have been on the April ballot because the Legislature missed the deadline.

Vote to fire Wisconsin elections administrator was 'symbolic,' Republican leaders concede

Mon, 10/16/2023 - 2:45pm
The lawsuit stems from Senate Republicans' Sept. 14 vote to remove Meagan Wolfe from office despite widespread disagreement over whether Wolfe's appointment was legally before the Legislature.

Record start keeps Wisconsin volleyball atop AVCA rankings with major matchup looming

Mon, 10/16/2023 - 2:37pm
The Badgers have won 27 straight sets and have a pair of Big Ten matches this week. One could lead them to finally be unanimous No. 1.

Whitewater police arrest kidnapping suspect across the street from elementary school

Mon, 10/16/2023 - 1:44pm
Yefferson Guzman Rodriguez, 18, of Whitewater, allegedly held a woman against her will at a nearby residence for several days.

Wisconsin men's basketball narrowly misses preseason AP Top 25 rankings

Mon, 10/16/2023 - 1:18pm
The Badgers were 20-15 and reached the NIT semifinals last winter. They are scheduled to face six teams in the preseason top-25 rankings.

East Side church damaged in break-in, Madison police say

Mon, 10/16/2023 - 12:25pm
Police did not find the suspect in the church, which suffered slight damage, Madison police said.

Kickoff time, TV announced for Wisconsin football game vs. Ohio State

Mon, 10/16/2023 - 12:18pm
Wisconsin has lost 12 of the past 13 matchups with Ohio State, with its last win over the Buckeyes coming in 2010.

Woman wakes up to find hole in bedroom wall, bullet at Far East residence, Madison police say

Mon, 10/16/2023 - 12:10pm
A neighbor told police a friend was over and dropped a handgun and it accidentally fired.

'Arming people with facts': Wisconsin group works to restore Republicans' faith in elections

Mon, 10/16/2023 - 11:50am
“This state is vital, and it’s ground zero in this fight to save our republic,” said Reid Ribble, a Republican who represented northeastern Wisconsin in Congress until 2017.

Fire crews find bed sheets in process of spontaneously combusting at West Side spa, authorities say

Mon, 10/16/2023 - 11:40am
Spontaneous combustion can occur when oily fabrics, such as rags and other cloth materials, are stored in bundles.

Ask the Weather Guys: Is there a typical season for waterspouts?

Mon, 10/16/2023 - 10:40am
There are two types of waterspouts: fair weather waterspouts and tornadic waterspouts associated with severe thunderstorms.

Schlitz brewing family had really nice things — and you can buy them at auction

Mon, 10/16/2023 - 9:45am
"This is urban archeology. It was like opening a tomb," auction house owner Tarq Durante said of the stored items, some of which were on a dirt floor.

Capital City Trail along John Nolen Drive Causeway closed weekdays through Oct. 27

Mon, 10/16/2023 - 9:35am
The closure is for repairs of the steel expansion joints on the bike path portion of the bridge until the reconstruction of the John Nolen Drive Causeway in 2025-26.

Madison's 'adopt a school' program deploys resources where they're needed

Mon, 10/16/2023 - 9:25am
Staff only had eight days in their new building before Southside Elementary School opened to students this fall.

Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai to miss significant time in latest injury update

Mon, 10/16/2023 - 8:40am
Tanner Mordecai suffered a significant injury. Coach Luke Fickell delivered the latest news Monday morning before meeting with reporters. Here's what we know.

Madison City Council could have lost the Revolutionary War — State Journal editorial from 50 years ago

Mon, 10/16/2023 - 7:10am
39-member bicentennial commission was unwieldy 50 years ago

Davis: Less isn’t more when it comes to high school football playoffs

Mon, 10/16/2023 - 7:00am
Data shows Level 1 blowouts happening at higher regularity, but why take away the chance for teams to create memories and work towards the future.

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