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In 2026, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is proposing support for a new homeless shelter, library and ambulance — and Madison’s smallest property tax increase in decades.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump warned Tuesday of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers during a government shutdown, reversing what was longstanding policy for some 750,000 furloughed employees, according to a memo being circulated by the White House.

Just 16 months after being named president and CEO of Madison Children’s Museum, Tom Linfield is resigning from the role, citing health reasons.

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The Badgers' star guard was voted one of the top players in the Big Ten by a select media panel.

The woman, who was taken to a hospital for treatment, told police who attacked her, and officers found and arrested the 67-year-old man.

The Packers haven't had the luxury of a full unit yet this season. Could they get that against the Bengals on Sunday?

No injuries were reported in the gunfire on the South Side about 10:50 p.m. Monday, Madison police reported.

The crash happened about 10:50 p.m. Monday on Highway 14 near Cemetery Road, the Rock County Sheriff's Office reported.

Josh Kaul would have been the de facto front-runner had he joined the race to replace retiring Gov. Tony Evers, given his large base of support and two statewide victories.

UW Health may take charge of clinics across Dodge county under a proposed deal with the Marshfield Clinic Health System.

Sun Prairie police believe a shooting occurred between two vehicles that fled the area prior to officers arriving.

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

HERZLIYA, Israel — Eli Sharabi spent 16 months in filthy tunnels under the Gaza Strip with his legs chained, surviving on moldy pita. Two years after the Hamas attack that started the war in Gaza, he fears a fellow hostage…

Gabriela Martinez said in a GoFundMe post that Samy has been at American Family Children’s Hospital, where she and her husband have been with him seven days a week, "praying for a miracle."

It appears Republicans are more interested in ruling than representing. Why else, at President Donald Trump’s behest, would they start a mid-decade redistricting war? I guess they believe all is fair, and an election victory is the only acceptable outcome.

After graduating from Hot Dog High, these drivers set out to entertain people with their giant hot dog on wheels.

It’s time for an update of the Qualified New Business Venture tax credit program, which has levered $882 million in private investment since taking effect Jan. 1, 2005.

The Badgers nabbed a fourth in-state commitment under new coach Robin Pingeton, with the latest coming from just miles away from the Kohl Center. Here's who is joining the Badgers.

After a two-day conclave in the Sistine Chapel at Vatican City in early May, the 133 cardinal-electors selected Cardinal Robert Prevost on May 8 to be the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinal Prevost accepted the decision of…