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Polzin: That noise you hear just might be buzz created by Wisconsin women's basketball

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 3:53pm
The Robin Pingeton era is off to a positive start, with plenty of encouraging signs — effort, grittiness and a purpose on both ends of the court — on display.

Madison delays decision on developer for Downtown block

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 3:45pm
The two remaining proposals for the Brayton Lot are very different from one another and require “extra vetting,” the city says.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin women's basketball's rout of San Diego

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 3:04pm
Depth and a third-quarter surge fueled the Badgers to their seventh home win of the season, which they accomplished on Education Day. Here are three things that stood out.

Group sues state regulatory commission for records on data center energy use

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 1:28pm
The lawsuit is the latest example of growing friction across the state over the pending influx of data centers coming to Wisconsin.

After escape in Slender Man case, DOC says it will alert police sooner to GPS monitor tampering

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 1:12pm
The DOC will issue apprehension requests and alert police immediately after confirming devices have been tampered with, rather than wait for confirmation that a person is missing.

Wisconsin football starting receiver to enter transfer portal

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 12:37pm
A player the Badgers have had to reel back into the fold twice before again will look to leave the program.

Wisconsin football fires offensive line coach, closes in on replacement

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 12:31pm
The Badgers will have their third offensive line coach under coach Luke Fickell and fifth in seven seasons. Here's what to know.

Highway closed for 3-vehicle collision

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 10:45am
Two people were injured on Wednesday morning after a pickup truck attempted to pass a vehicle on Highway 28, causing a crash that injured both the driver of the truck and the driver of a semi-truck that was traveling in…

2 injured in 3-vehicle crash on Highway 28 in Dodge County

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 10:45am
The crash closed Highway 28 for about 2½ hours Wednesday morning.

Photo of the day: Taking flight

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 8:35am
Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.

Wisconsin State Journal readers have given almost $210,000 for children’s toys at Christmas

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 7:35am
Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to children in families in need in the greater Madison area.

Red Cross to hold Madison’s largest one-day blood drive Dec. 24

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 7:10am
More than 700 people donate blood at the event every year, according to the American Red Cross of Wisconsin.

Madison East in line to benefit from project to bring new track and field to Demetral Park

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 7:03am
A project to bring a new rubberized track and field surface to Demetral Park could help Madison East track and field athletes overcome a barrier they currently face.

Roads may be slick Wednesday as a cold and windy day is expected

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 6:55am
A wintry mix of rain, freezing drizzle and light snow is passing through Southern Wisconsin Wednesday morning.

South Side fire overnight displaces family of 7

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 6:10am
Firefighters arrived at the scene just after 2 a.m. Wednesday.

BadgerExtra/HuskerExtra podcast: Previewing Wisconsin at Nebraska men's basketball

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 6:03am
Check out a podcast with BadgerExtra reporter Michael McCleary and HuskerExtra reporter Wilson Moore as the pair preview a matchup between the Badgers and Huskers.

A year after Abundant Life shooting, victim’s family leans on its faith

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 5:45am
“Every part of his body was collapsing. The only part that remained was his heart. There were no issues with his heart.”

Polzin: How Mimi Colyer found a home — and leaves a legacy — with Wisconsin volleyball

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 5:37am
Mimi Colyer has enjoyed her experience on and off the court during her lone season with the Badgers. In the process, the senior outside hitter has become a program legend.

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