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Susan Crawford is clear choice for Wisconsin Supreme Court | Patti Herman
Wisconsin voters will head to the polls April 1 to elect our next Wisconsin Supreme Court justice, and the choice is clear: Judge Susan Crawford.
Jill Underly will support Wisconsin's public schools | Bill Dagnon
Wisconsin residents value our public schools as the hope for our children and the center of our communities. I recommend you vote April 1 for Jill Underly to be reelected as the Wisconsin superintendent of public instruction to lead our…
Nobody elected Elon Musk to be in charge of our government | Kari Walker
I neither voted for nor against Elon Musk, the billionaire White House adviser to President Donald Trump.
How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin men's basketball vs. Northwestern
The Badgers open their Big Ten Tournament slate against Northwestern on Thursday. Here's what to know about the Wildcats.
Crawford, Schimel spar in only debate before April 1 Supreme Court election
Crawford hammered Schimel over the more than $10 million spent by Elon Musk to support his campaign. Schimel cited the millions spent by Democrats and George Soros to back Crawford.
Candidate Q&A: Madison City Council District 4
Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The election is April 1.
Medical examiner identifies woman killed in March 6 crash
The crash remains under investigation.
Wisconsin health officials warn of measles risk during spring break travel
Only 84.8% of the state's kindergartners had received two doses of the measles vaccine in 2023-2024, third lowest among states.
Madison city clerk placed on leave over uncounted ballots in November election
Madison City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl has been placed on paid leave pending an investigation into why nearly 200 absentee ballots cast in the city’s November election were never counted.
Wisconsin women's basketball's record-setting forward hits transfer portal
The Badgers' latest two-time unanimous first-team All-Big Ten selection is leaving the program after an illustrious three seasons in Madison. Here's what to know about the transfer.
Brad Schimel is the only sensible choice for Wisconsin Supreme Court | Marge Berge
The April 1 election for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court is as important as the November election was for our president.
Appellate court: Dane County judge erred by allowing emailed absentee ballots for disabled voters last November
The ruling from Wisconsin’s District II Court of Appeals comes less than three weeks before the state's April 1 election.
Madison rejects North Side subdivision on headwaters of Starkweather Creek
The proposal would put rental houses and roads in places where the city doesn't want to see development, including the headwaters of Starkweather Creek.
Thunderstorms Friday night for southern Wisconsin could include brief tornado
Southern Wisconsin could see its first severe thunderstorms of the year on Friday night, and a brief tornado or two is possible, the National Weather Service said on Wednesday.
Wisconsin women's basketball center enters transfer portal after Moseley's resignation
The sophomore spent one season in Madison, where she served as a strong complement for dynamic forward Serah Williams. Here's what to know about the transfer.
Red-light, stop-sign running focus of special enforcement by Dane County agencies
In 2024, there were 269 crashes in the county caused by drivers running a red light or stop sign, resulting in five deaths and 169 serious injuries.
A Wisconsin women's hockey player will win the Patty Kazmaier Award, but which one?
For only the second time in the award's 28-year history, the top three vote-getters for women's hockey player of the year are from the same school.
Madison City Council candidate may be ineligible after city clerk gave him wrong information
The city's Clerk's Office confirmed it misinterpreted state law surrounding residency requirements for City Council candidates, but it's up to the candidate to comply with state law.
UW Health, Anthem extend contract through July 1
The deadline had been April 15 for when people with Anthem insurance might not be able to go to UW Health or face higher bills there.
Lawmakers propose ending daylight saving time in Wisconsin
A bill aimed at eliminating daylight saving time in Wisconsin was proposed in 2017, but it was ultimately scrapped by the co-authors following considerable pushback.