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Madison ward's voters brave cold, rain and snow to cast ballots in open-air shelter

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 5:30am
Voters wore their patriotism on their puffer coat sleeves, red faces and blue fingertips striking against the white nightmare rising beneath their boots.

Potential harmful parasite to trout and salmon found in northern Wisconsin

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 1:40pm
Myxobolus cerebralis is a microscopic parasite that damages the cartilage and nerve tissue of trout and salmon and has been known to cause whirling disease, which can cause fish to swim erratically and create difficulties feeding and avoiding predators.

Woman turned gas stove burners on but didn't light them at North Side building, Madison police say

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 1:40pm
The 31-year-old Madison woman was arrested and jailed on a tentative charge of second-degree recklessly endangering safety, Madison police said.

Dane County Farmers' Market returns to Capitol Square April 13

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 1:00pm
It will run, rain or shine, from 6:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. each Saturday through Nov. 9.

Stoughton man pleads guilty to homicide charge in wrong-way Interstate crash

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 12:50pm
The crash a year ago on Interstate 39-90 killed a 58-year-old man from Illinois.

Wisconsin's first-round NHL draft pick enters transfer portal as forward commits to Badgers

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 12:09pm
The Badgers had a fifth player enter the transfer portal but started getting commitments with a Michigan Tech forward saying he'll join the team next season.

Wisconsin Supreme Court denies request to clarify which district boundaries apply to potential recall

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 11:57am
The court on Wednesday denied the request for clarification, citing the court's December ruling that found the state's previous legislative maps are unconstitutional, barring their use in any subsequent election.

Man who attacked people in 2 break-ins at Downtown building fought deputies, Madison police say

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 11:20am
Two people suffered injuries when attacked after the break-ins, Madison police said.

Dan Jacobs, 'Top Chef's' first Wisconsin contestant, advances in Beard Awards

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 10:35am
The winner will be named at an awards ceremony June 10 in Chicago.

Wisconsin details plans for $36 million in opioid settlement funds for coming year

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 10:30am
The state Department of Health Services sent the plan to the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee, which has objected to previous plans.

Her name wasn't on the ballot, but now she's Monona's new municipal judge

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 9:50am
Alyssa Mahaffay, a family law attorney, was elected Monona’s municipal judge Tuesday in a race with no names on the ballot and three registered write-in candidates.

Cooks' Exchange: Hearty flavors from a longtime reader

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 9:25am
I’ve always loved living in Wisconsin’s four seasons. Following a season of crisp, cold weather with beautiful snowfalls and backyard snow forts, spring would arrive as another adventure, with delicious seasonal gifts to celebrate and sunshine and warmer temperatures to…

Madison plowing all residential streets on Wednesday

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 9:20am
Citywide plowing takes 12 to 14 hours, so all residential streets should be plowed by Wednesday evening.

Jackson Chourio showing why Brewers banked their future on him

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 8:10am
Jackson Chourio is showing poise beyond his years while showcasing why the Milwaukee Brewers invested so much in him before he reached the major leagues.

Rare appeal by City Council member challenges demolition denial for State Street project

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 7:05am
The Plan Commission has refused a developer's request to demolish three buildings in the heart of State Street for a six-story housing project with commercial space.

Extravagant Legislature fails Wisconsin -- State Journal editorial from 170 years ago

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 7:00am
This State Journal editorial ran on April 3, 1854:

Dane County voters split on school referendums, with some passing and others failing

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 5:40am
Referendums in the McFarland and River Valley school districts failed.

Dane County Board incumbents notch wins in highly watched McFarland, Marshall races

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 5:40am
Board Chair Patrick Miles fended off a well-funded and organized challenger in McFarland Trustee Ed Wreh.

Donald Trump, Joe Biden easily win Wisconsin's presidential primaries

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 5:35am
With no major challengers remaining, Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican former President Donald Trump easily won their respective presidential primaries in Wisconsin on Tuesday.

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