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Brewers ready for second shot at Cubs starter Matthew Boyd

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 6:13pm
The Brewers chased Matthew Boyd after eight batters in Game 1. They get another look at him in Game 4.

Wisconsin rarely grants compassionate release as aging, ailing prisoners stress systems

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 6:00pm
Wisconsin grants few applicants compassionate release, leaving many severely ill inmates in short-staffed prisons that often struggle to meet health care needs.

Rally pauses for a dip

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 4:38pm
NEW YORK — Wall Street took a pause Thursday as U.S. stocks and even the price of gold pulled back from record highs following torrid runs.

Do 6 million people receive Obamacare health insurance without knowing it?

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 4:30pm
Wisconsin Watch partners with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims.

Cabinet OKs 'outline' for deal

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 4:30pm
CAIRO — Israel’s Cabinet has approved the “outline” of a deal to release hostages held by Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said early Friday, as top Israeli officials debated a tentative deal to pause the devastating two-year war with…

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's appearance at Big Ten media days

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 4:17pm
The Badgers took the podium in Rosemont, Illinois, to discuss the upcoming season. Here are some standout moments.

La Nina is back, but looks weak

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 3:30pm
WASHINGTON — La Nina, the cooler and at times costlier flip side of El Nino, arrived to warp weather worldwide, meteorologists said Thursday.

Vilas Zoo’s grizzlies are moving on, opening up space for polar bears

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 3:15pm
Ash and Lexi are both 14-year-old grizzly bears and have been at Vilas Zoo since 2015.

Obituary index for Fri., Oct. 10

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 2:53pm
GREENLER, Robert G., 95

Michigan coach Dusty May: Wisconsin's Nick Boyd 'will be a part of my life forever'

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 2:43pm
Nick Boyd transferred to Wisconsin from San Diego State, but before he played there, he went to a Final Four with a current Big Ten coach.

How Packers can use familiarity with Bengals quarterback to their advantage Sunday

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 10:38am
Joe Flacco will quarterback the Packers' opponent for the second time in three games. How can the Packers leverage what they know about the QB?

Have you seen any great Halloween yard displays? Tell us about them

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 9:02am
Are your neighbor’s Halloween displays so detailed that you’d considered calling the police? Have any of the 12-foot skeletons along your commute particularly well-outfitted?

Wisconsin’s Rustic Roads program celebrates 50 years. Here are a few you should drive

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 8:50am
The state’s Rustic Roads program has grown to 126 roads and more are likely to be added.

Photo of the day: Fly me to the moon

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 8:35am
Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.

Police recover multiple shell casings in shots fired call

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 7:57am
The investigation is ongoing.

Homeowner, deputy sustain minor injuries in fire

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 7:20am
One of the homeowners had escaped by the time first responders arrived, and firefighters found and evacuated the other homeowner shortly thereafter.

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