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Introducing A City Challenged — our special series about homelessness in Madison

Sun, 06/05/2016 - 5:25am
Despite the efforts of many, perhaps 2,400 men, women and children are homeless on any given night in Madison. Statewide, that number swells to 20,000— enough to fill the Kohl Center, and then some. The number of homeless people seeking…

Minnesota provides ample funding, leadership, direct approach on homelessness

Sun, 06/05/2016 - 5:25am
The state's approach contrasts sharply with Wisconsin's; "There is a high amount of political and civic will," one Minnesota official says.

In their own words: Hear some of the voices of homelessness in Madison

Sun, 06/05/2016 - 5:20am
The Wisconsin State Journal has been following a diverse group of homeless individuals, some since January. Here is an introduction to some of them.

On View | 'Dolls & Deviants'

Sun, 06/05/2016 - 5:15am
Marzen Gallery acknowledges “Dolls & Deviants” may be an unconventional exhibit, but affirms it is “delightfully unexpected, and executed with pristine simplicity.” Exhibited artwork features extracted subjects integrated into expansive, thoughtful backgrounds by artists Molly Carter and Jason Ruhl.

Garden calendar | For the week of June 5

Sun, 06/05/2016 - 5:00am
Tips for your flowers, trees and shrubs.

John Smalley: Homeless series headline will go here

Sun, 06/05/2016 - 4:52am
In today’s world of daily journalism, where we put an emphasis on real-time reporting that breaks news seconds after it happens, it’s not often we get to spend weeks, let alone months, on a project.

Celebrating 50 years of Lake Redstone and its community

Sun, 06/05/2016 - 4:30am
A celebration this week will mark 50 years since Sauk County farmland was flooded to create a more than 600-acre lake rimmed with homes.

APT set for new stage

Sun, 06/05/2016 - 4:30am
Say farewell this season to American Players Theatre's aging stage and cramped rehearsal space.

Chris Rickert: Campaign unity 'trumps' road funding in state's powerful GOP

Sun, 06/05/2016 - 4:30am
Looks like conservative Republicanism might be of little help to conservative Republicans trying to pay for state roads.

NHL: Rookie Joonas Donskoi's OT goal gives Sharks 3-2 win over Penguins in Game 3

Sun, 06/05/2016 - 4:00am
Donskoi's goal 12:18 into overtime ended the first Stanley Cup Final game ever in San Jose and helped the Sharks bounce back from two straight road losses to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in Game 3 on Saturday night.

Mallards: Madison unloads on Wisconsin Rapids, improves to 5-0

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 11:00pm
WISCONSIN RAPIDS — The Madison Mallards aren’t slowing down.

WIAA girls soccer: Rachel Peaslee's second-half goal lifts Madison West

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 10:30pm
Rachel Peaslee scored the game-winning goal in the 48th minute to give the visiting Madison West girls soccer team a 2-1 win over Middleton in a WIAA Division 1 regional final Saturday afternoon.

WIAA state track and field: Mikeala Grant, Jefferson win Division 2 state girls title

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 10:15pm
The Cuba City girls repeat in Division 3.

WIAA state boys tennis: Edgewood doubles team finishes third in Division 2

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 10:00pm
With their semifinal matchup confirmed Friday afternoon, Connor Maloney said he and teammate Thomas Thelen were looking forward to seeing what they could do against an unfamiliar opponent.

WIAA state track and field: Saturday's highlights

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 10:00pm
Notable performances from the final day in La Crosse.

Badgers rowing: Seven boats to race in IRA grand finals

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 9:00pm
WEST WINDSOR, N.J. — The University of Wisconsin will send seven men’s and women’s boats into their respective grand final races today at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association National Championships on Lake Mercer.

WIAA state track and field: Oregon sophomore Alexis Jackson earns three titles

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 9:00pm
Madison La Follette's Finn Gessner claims the boys 3,200 crown

Tom Oates: Muhammad Ali truly was 'The Greatest'

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 8:00pm
As someone who grew up in Wisconsin in the 1960s, I’ve always considered myself lucky.

Badgers sports: New TV deal would provide huge financial boost for Big Ten schools

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 8:00pm
The University of Wisconsin’s new apparel contract with Under Armour — worth as much as $96 million over the next 10 years — might not even be the largest form of revenue increase heading the athletic department’s way.

Outdoors: Four Wisconsin teams qualify for Basmaster College Series' national championship

Sat, 06/04/2016 - 7:00pm
Andrew Mlotek and Calvin Vang of UW-Whitewater finished fourth Saturday at the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Midwestern regional on Clinton Lake.

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