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Nora the polar bear is en route to the Henry Vilas Zoo’s award-winning polar bear habitat, where she’ll join the zoo’s resident polar bear Berit, a 26-year-old female.

CAPE MAY, N.J. (AP) — Humpty Dumpty took a big fall, and now police are hoping to crack the case.

The homeless encampment on the Far East Side will officially close on Oct. 1, meaning residents must now look for somewhere else to go.

A shooter with a rifle opened fire from a nearby roof onto a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement location in Dallas on Wednesday, killing two detainees and wounding another.

Woman found dead in Grant Co. is ID’d

A Republican proposal allowing for Monday processing of absentee ballots also includes regulations Democrats say are poison pills.

Robert Gilkey-Meisegeier, who used to work at Sun Prairie West High School, faces child exploitation and pornography charges.

Hulsey acknowledged he may be best known in Wisconsin politics for antagonizing his Democratic colleagues.

The University Avenue grocery store couldn’t afford to stay open, the co-owner said, noting that a $5,000 pallet of food 18 months ago now costs $8,000.

The building is scheduled to open in May 2027 with 244 apartments and a host of high-end amenities.

The sex assault happened about 2 a.m. Nov. 3, 2013 in the 200 block of South Hancock Street.

An autopsy was conducted at University Hospital in Madison on Sept. 12, but no further information is being released at this, Grant County Sheriff Craig Reukauf said.

Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.

In an emotional monologue where he appeared close to tears, Jimmy Kimmel said he wasn't trying to joke about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Intoxicated driving cases in the first half of 2025 decreased by 10%, as injuries fell by nearly 50% during the same period as last year.

Nora Germain is grateful for a little quiet time back home.

Discipline, both on and off the field, was a major talking point for Packers coach Matt LaFleur this week.

Ryan O’Hearn’s grand slam was one of San Diego’s three homers as the Padres beat NL Central champion Milwaukee 7-0 in what could be a playoff preview.

This week's girls 5 stars feature a couple of swimmers at the top of their game and a golfer who won the city tournament.