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Man who ran down Cottage Grove family killed himself in jail, DA's office says
Prosecutors found no jail staff criminally liable in the May 6 death of Jeffrey Endres, 49, according to a statement provided to the Wisconsin State Journal on Thursday.
Bipartisan bill would legalize some online sports betting in Wisconsin
Currently, the only way sports betting occurs in Wisconsin is through tribal nations, and only on-site.
AP-NORC poll: Who's winning public opinion over the shutdown? (copy)
As the government shutdown drags on, a new poll finds that most Americans see it as a significant problem — and all of the major players are being blamed.
Trail vandals hamper conservation effort at Pheasant Branch Conservancy
Someone, perhaps with the help of heavy equipment, has been repeatedly reopening a part of the conservancy the Dane County Parks division is trying to save from further erosion.
Brewers fan fired after ‘let's call ICE’ comment to Dodgers fan at NLCS Game 2
The video published by FOX6 in Milwaukee was taken by Ricardo Fosado, the Dodgers fan who said he is a U.S. citizen and Navy veteran.
The world is heading to add 57 superhot days a year, but study indicates it could have been worse (copy)
WASHINGTON — The world is on track to add almost two months of dangerous superhot days each year by the end of the century, with poorer small nations hit far more often than the biggest carbon-polluting countries, a study released…
Data match the eye test: Crowd sizes have fallen for Wisconsin football home games
The Badgers have played in front of some of the smallest crowds at Camp Randall Stadium in the last two decades early in the 2025 season.
How high school football teams use evolving in-game scouting to gain an advantage during games
High school football teams are using more elaborate ways to make in-game adjustments, with televisions, tablets and drones replacing whiteboards and markers. Here’s how are teams are gaining an edge.
Kelly Lecker: Madison teachers need your help with school supplies
The Teacher Support Network allows schools to buy supplies through an online store. The program relies on donations.
Beloit man gets 15 years in prison for fatal shooting during argument
Kevin Payne, 39, also was sentenced by Judge Karl Hanson to 10 years of extended supervision after his time in prison on his conviction for second-degree reckless homicide.
Janesville church damaged by fire in basement
One person was evaluated for smoke inhalation, but not taken to a hospital.
Gov. Tony Evers pushes Republican lawmakers to advance prison reforms
The first step is releasing $15 million in funds set aside by the Legislature to allow the Department of Corrections to plan for a revamp of its prison system.
Authorities identify man killed in head-on crash on Highway 113 in town of Dane
The fatal crash remains under investigation by the Dane County Sheriff’s Office and the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Photo of the day: Wingra Creek paddle
Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.
13 wicked and wonderful weekend ideas for the Madison area
There's something for everybody.
How does the Madison Public Library pick new titles and replace books?
The average paperback has a shelf life of 10 to 20 years, while their hardcover counterparts are usually good for 30 to 50 years, if not longer.
Restaurant review: A coffee place inside a skateboard shop? Don't be intimidated
A fun place to get a beverage and hang out. If you don't like the specialty coffee drinks, wait a few months.
Her parents met at Wisconsin. She is named after the city. Now she's a key on the volleyball team
Madison Quest attended Badgers volleyball matches as a child. Now she's making a name for herself as a freshman hitter.