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How the federal shutdown could affect Wisconsin

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 3:30pm
The number of federal employees in Wisconsin averages around 30,000.

Dodge County officials pushing feds to make cause of 2 derailments a priority

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 2:50pm
Trains have jumped the tracks at around the same time and at virtually the same spot twice in two years.

Jane Goodall, in visit to Madison, said there is always hope

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 2:45pm
Goodall told the crowd: "Never forget: Every single day you live on this planet you make some impact. Every single one of you."

'Very mean squirrel' seeking food has sent at least 2 people to the ER in a California city

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 2:42pm
SAN FRANCISCO — Residents of a San Francisco Bay Area city are on the lookout for an aggressive squirrel that has sent at least two people to the emergency room for medical treatment.

Government shutdown takes hold with mass layoffs looming and no end in sight (copy)

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 2:18pm
WASHINGTON — The federal government was thrown into a shutdown Wednesday with no easy endgame in sight as Democrats held firm to their demands to salvage health care subsidies that President Donald Trump and Republican in Congress dismiss as something…

Dane County budget calls for hiring freeze, pay cuts and more vacation time to tackle $31M deficit

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 2:05pm
Ballooning health insurance costs, increased staffing and concern over federal and state funds are prompting a tight county budget.

LaFleur: Packers end of overtime operation like watching a 'car crash'

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 1:53pm
Green Bay's time management in the last two minutes of overtime against Dallas may have costed the Packers a win.

Which states have legalized marijuana?

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 1:44pm
See how Wisconsin compares to other states.

Fall heat wave could produce record highs for Wisconsin this week

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 1:15pm
Highs could approach 90 in parts of Wisconsin, with the warmest days forecast to be Friday and Saturday across the state.

Imperial Garden now part of planned 10-story redevelopment

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 12:45pm
Earlier plans did not include the 44-year-old American-Chinese restaurant near the border of Middleton and Madison.

Wisconsin students: Join the Wisconsin Civics Games editorial contest

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 12:00pm
The goal is to get more students interested in civics and public service.

Vet for embattled dog breeder suspended; breeder passes inspection

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 11:05am
Ridglan and Dane4Dogs, in cooperation with other animal activist groups, are engaged in a long-running battle that includes dueling actions in Dane County Circuit Court.

Bill seeks to allow ranked-choice voting in nonpartisan elections in Wisconsin

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 9:25am
If the bill became law, counties and municipalities in Wisconsin would be able to enact ranked-choice voting for local nonpartisan elections.

Christians are ignoring America's moral decay on immigration | Douglas Laube

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 9:00am
What kind of nation do we have when the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who espoused neo-fascist ideology and hatred, is “mourned” as a national hero — yet the dehumanization of immigrants expands every day?

Photo of the day: Fall swim in Lake Wingra

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 8:35am
Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.

We need a few benevolent billionaires to save PBS | Robert E. Miller

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 8:00am
Warren Buffett is 95 years old and retired, and the Gates family is already generous in several areas. I can't think of any other billionaires who care enough about Americans and America's future to help save PBS.

GOP-backed appeals court judge Maria Lazar launches bid for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 6:55am
Maria Lazar said the “destruction of our courts, especially the state Supreme Court” needed to stop in a statement from her campaign.

Dane County to lose detox center unless it pays more for service

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 6:50am
Tellurian lost more than $773,000 in 2024, with 75% of that due to the county’s underfunding, CEO Kevin Florek said.

Polzin: What Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell believes he got wrong in loss to Maryland

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 6:45am
A bye week gave the Badgers some time for some self-reflection. How Wisconsin's coach handled the quarterback decision is one decision he wishes he had back.

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