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Wisconsin men's basketball AP ranking falls again amid game-less week
The Badgers didn't play in the last week amid 11 days without a game before they restart Big Ten play against Iowa on Jan. 3 at the Kohl Center.
Man arrested with knife, rifle after disturbance at Far East Side grocery store
Police were sent to Hy-Vee, 3801 E. Washington Ave., about 6:15 p.m. Sunday for reports of a disturbance involving a large knife, Madison police said.
9 signed NBA jerseys valued at about $20,000 stolen from Downtown business
The jerseys were hung in a window and police have not determined how entry was made into the business.
Would-be robber arrested after bystander stops purse-snatching on Far East Side
The robber fled, but was located and arrested by police a short time later.
Sussex man dies in Rock County crash after running stop sign
The two-vehicle crash happened about 6:10 a.m. Monday on Highway A at Highway H in the town of Janesville.
Was 2024 an interesting weather year for Wisconsin?
In a word: The year is set to become the warmest ever recorded. Then there were tornadoes. And a lot of rain in May and June.
Critically injured Abundant Life student making progress after Madison school shooting
One of the two students critically injured in the Dec. 16 shooting is improving after being shot in the head and abdomen, his pastor said.
Election time again? Yes, and this one is sure to draw national attention, massive spending
In just over three months, Wisconsin voters will pick a new state Supreme Court justice, just as the court takes up a number of consequential cases.
Gunshots report brings large police presence to Downtown Madison
Officers were sent to the 400 block of West Johnson Street shortly before 3 a.m. Sunday after the shots were reported, Madison police reported.
Psychiatric hospital to open on Madison's Far East Side
The 120-bed facility, by Acadia Healthcare, gives the Madison area nearly 300 mental health beds, triple what it had a few years ago.
SOS helps pump up refund for failed air compressor
"I am not sure what is happened (sic) with our email address," "Joie" said. "I will contact him and solve the problem with him as soon as possible."
Lowering standards won't improve American schools | Jonathan Butcher
Results from an international comparison of K-12 students showed they continue to fall behind their peers around the world. If American students are to bounce back, policymakers nationwide need to ignore the calls for lower standards coming from Wisconsin and…
After 10 years of modeling, Stoughton native helps domestic abuse survivors
Felicia Raye Diny was in three abusive relationships before she met her husband. "I was pretty much in abusive relationships all the way since I started dating," she said.
Wisconsin State Journal readers have given over $263,000 for children's toys at Christmas
Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to children in families in need in the greater Madison area.
Why 'it means the world' for Wisconsin women's basketball commit to stay home
Wisconsin added its second in-state commitment in the 2026 class, as this wing didn't want to miss the chance to play for the Badgers.
How a goal that never went in the net helped Wisconsin win the Holiday Face-Off
The rule book came into play on an insurance goal that the Badgers needed to defend their title in Milwaukee.
40-point games by one of state's best scorers not drawing Division-I interest, which fuels her
A Madison East senior is already off to a big scoring campaign, but she heeds advice from a teammate who had a similar recruiting journey.
Former Packers star Aaron Jones on his former team: ‘They have all the pieces’
The running back spent seven seasons in Green Bay before signing with the Packers' rival. He still cheers for his former team — except for twice a year.
Scoring from these 2 players has helped change Wisconsin men's hockey's direction
The Badgers continue to get big contributions from their top line but goals from Cody Laskosky and Kyle Kukkonen have added depth.
3 things that stood out in Wisconsin men's hockey's tournament championship win
Christian Fitzgerald rescued the Badgers, who lost a two-goal lead but won their third Holiday Face-Off title in four years.