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MGE names peregrine falcon chicks after pollinators

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 10:39am
Honey and Monarch are the latest falcons at Madison Gas and Electric’s Downtown nesting box.

A dozen great ideas for your Madison-area weekend

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 8:00am
Think of this weekend as a buffet of summertime activities, and curate your plate with these local offerings.

Madison looks to buy part of vast East Side subdivision for $4.2 million

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 7:55am
Two prominent Madison developers are converting the rest of the former Voit Farm into a neighborhood with roughly 1,000 housing units.

Wisconsin speed skater turned nun now in the Hall of Fame

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 7:50am
Elizabeth Du Bois was one of the top speed skaters in the world in the 1930s, taught gym at Edgewood High School and then became a Catholic nun.

Francesca Hong wants to 'get sh-t done' as governor | Center Stage with Milfred and Hands

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 7:45am
Can a democratic socialist who represents ultra-progressive Madison really win Wisconsin's top job?

Man charged with killing wife in Madison in 2023 arrested in Mexico

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 7:40am
Jose De Jesus Duenas-Quinonez, 40, was arrested by Mexican authorities in January, brought back to the U.S. in late May, and booked into the Dane County Jail on Tuesday.

Restaurant reviews: Back for seconds, a look at 4 recently visited spots

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 7:35am
Looking for restaurant ideas? Here are four options, based on recent Wisconsin State Journal reviews.

Ahead of Wisconsin trip, Trump's approval keeps dropping in nationwide Marquette poll

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 7:25am
The national poll released two days before Trump's visit to western Wisconsin found his approval rating dropped to 38%, the lowest point so far in his second term.

Operator of Paddock Lake McDonald's sued for having worms in soda machine

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 7:15am
Employees of a Paddock Lake McDonald's were aware a soda machine had worms in it before a woman found one floating in a drink, according to class-action lawsuit

Get to know Sun Prairie West boys track and field's Riley Thiede

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 7:03am
The Wolves senior found the perfect fit for his natural speed when looking for a new sport as a sophomore. Get to know the Wolves' Riley Thiede.

Why Harley-Davidson is wrapped up in anti-DEI social media posts

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 6:25am
Harley-Davidson is under social media scrutiny for its alleged support of diversity, equity and inclusion — despite the company backing away from such initiatives in August 2024.

Wisconsin has lots of cows. Why don't Wisconsinites have cheaper beef?

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 6:20am
Beef prices are at a historic high as strong demand outpaces a limited supply, pushing costs up for consumers.

Former Marquette athlete indicted on federal child sex crimes

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 6:10am
A former Marquette University track and field athlete accused of having sex with a 13-year-old girl and other sex crimes is now facing additional federal charges, according to the U.S.

Polzin: Why this Wisconsin hall of famer believes the Badgers should slow down their AD search

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 5:37am
Al Fish is a strong believer in alignment between a chancellor and athletic director. The former Wisconsin adminstrator believes that might not be possible with an interim making this hire.

The secret behind why high school track athletes are faster than ever

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 5:03am
Kingston Penn studied Olympic starts from his bedroom. Antonio Jackson searched for speed tips online. Both are part of the movement toward track’s faster future.

Now is the time to fully back people of Ukraine | Dan Butler

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 5:00am
Despite suffering through the coldest winter in most people’s memory, often without heat, light or water because of missile and drone strikes on largely civilian structures, the Ukrainian people are standing strong against Russian aggression.

Brewers shut out as Logan Webb fires 7 strong innings for Giants

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 10:17pm
Webb took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and Victor Bericoto hit his first career home run as San Francisco earned its first victory of the series in Milwaukee.

Fire hits apartment in 100 block of State Street in Madison

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 7:52pm
No one was injured in the blaze, which was contained to a single second-floor apartment above the former 107 State Tavern.

Zohran Mamdani’s housing plan builds in the right way | New York Daily News

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 6:40pm
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his deputy mayor, Leila Bozorg, get solid grades for addressing the biggest issue in New York City: the lack of housing.

Why Micah Parsons and Packers are sticking to '9-month rule' before return to field

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 5:17pm
Five months after surgery, the star pass rusher has passed the halfway mark in his recovery. But despite being “extremely happy” with is progress, Parsons has a ways to go.

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