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Wisconsin volleyball home crowds smaller after record-setting season

Wed, 12/25/2024 - 5:37am
The number of tickets scanned for matches at the Field House in 2024 was 8.9% lower than the year before.

Madison-area clergy share their Christmas message

Wed, 12/25/2024 - 5:30am
The Wisconsin State Journal asked a cross-section of area Christian clergy members to share with readers excerpts from the sermons they plan to deliver on Christmas.

Handling pressure-packed free throws differs for these 5 high school girls basketball players

Wed, 12/25/2024 - 5:13am
Free throws are a critical part of closing out opponents late in games, or cutting into leads. Pressure, distractions and noise can rattle players. Here's how five handle charity.

5 high school hockey stars of the week: Dec. 25 edition

Wed, 12/25/2024 - 4:43am
Late-game heroics and a career first highlighted high school boys and girls hockey action last week. Here are five of the notable performances.

5 high school boys swimming stars of the week: Dec. 25 edition

Wed, 12/25/2024 - 4:13am
Impressive freshman and seniors finding success in new events highlighted last week's area boys swimming action. Here are five of the top performances.

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Wisconsin football restocks depleted cornerback unit with all-conference transfer (copy)

Wed, 12/25/2024 - 12:00am
The Wisconsin football program picked up a much-needed transfer cornerback with starting experience against FBS competition. Here's what to know.

Playoff-clinching shutout earns Packers high marks across the board (copy)

Wed, 12/25/2024 - 12:00am
Jim Polzin hands out grades following a home win that helped Green Bay improve to 11-4 on the season and clinch a spot in the NFC playoffs.

How some incoming Wisconsin football players try to gain early edge (copy)

Wed, 12/25/2024 - 12:00am
A closer look at the early enrollment process for Wisconsin football recruits.

Janesville police identify suspect in shooting that critically injured man

Tue, 12/24/2024 - 10:45pm
The man was shot in the chest in the 300 block of North High Street on Tuesday night, Janesville police said.

Man, 3 teens arrested after shot fired during disturbance on East Side

Tue, 12/24/2024 - 10:45pm
They were reported to be harassing other kids they knew from school and during the altercation a facsimile firearm was brought out and a shot was fired, police said.

Packers get good news on star receiver's health after early exit Monday night

Tue, 12/24/2024 - 5:07pm
The wideout left Monday night's showdown after injuring his knee during the second quarter of the Packers’ shutout win. Here's the latest on his status.

Former Wisconsin state senators Tim Cullen, George Petak, have died

Tue, 12/24/2024 - 4:40pm
Cullen, 80, was a champion for nonpartisan maps in Wisconsin. Petak, 75, became the first legislator in state history to be recalled from office.

THE GIFT OF BLOOD

Tue, 12/24/2024 - 4:05pm
Above: Continuing a long local tradition of soliciting pre-Christmas blood contributions from area donors, the American Red Cross held its 39th annual Holiday Blood Drive on Tuesday at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Dressed for the occasion was Dorene…

Madison alderman charged with 8 felonies files ethics complaints against City Council president, accuser

Tue, 12/24/2024 - 3:55pm
Ald. Charles Myadze's complaints against two colleagues accuse them of defamation and other behavior that doesn't appear to be a part of the city's ethics code.

Heavy travel day starts with brief grounding of all American Airlines flights

Tue, 12/24/2024 - 3:30pm
WASHINGTON — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday because of a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive.

Wisconsin football's leading rusher to enter the portal

Tue, 12/24/2024 - 2:47pm
A senior running back who became a leader of his position group is set to enter the transfer portal.

Wauwatosa man dies in single-vehicle crash in Walworth County

Tue, 12/24/2024 - 12:10pm
A 911 caller reported the crash on Highway 14 west of Highway 89 in the town of Darien at about 7:50 a.m. Tuesday, authorities reported.

Fencing to be removed, hole to be filled at stalled Downtown Madison development site

Tue, 12/24/2024 - 11:40am
The city says it is close to setting a timeline for improvements at the former Madison Area Technical College campus.

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