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Buraka owner overwhelmed by community response to restaurant's possible closure
Markos Regassa said diners came out in droves to support Buraka following a Wisconsin State Journal article last week detailing the restaurant's hardships.
Wisconsin football losing starting running back to the transfer portal
The top running back for the Badgers to start this fall will continue his college career elsewhere.
Cash, credit card sales show rise of 4.2%
NEW YORK — Consumers stepped up gift giving during the first seven weeks of the holiday shopping season, according to new data released Tuesday. But uncertainty about the economy is making shoppers more targeted in their buying.
Wisconsin volleyball transfer portal tracker: Who's in and who's out for the Badgers
A tracker of the latest transfer portal additions and losses for the Badgers volleyball team.
Man accused of 6th OWI after hitting ride-hailing service vehicle
The crash happened about 12:20 a.m. Saturday in the 3000 block of East Washington Avenue, Madison police reported.
Musician Joni Mitchell revisits famous skate on Lake Mendota
The Canadian singer-songwriter's skate on Lake Mendota, with Mitchell in a dramatic black cape, was immortalized on the cover of her 1976 album "Hejira."
Slender Man attacker sent back to mental health institution after group home escape
Waukesha County Circuit Judge K. Scott Wagner granted a state Department of Health Services request to revoke 23-year-old Morgan Geyser’s release privileges.
Man wanted by authorities sought after fleeing Monona police
Police said they have probable cause to arrest him for felony eluding, second-degree reckless endangering safety, and operating after revocation for Monday’s incident.
2 'persons of interest' in custody in shooting death of East High grad
The shooting Saturday night on the Far East side also injured another man, Madison police said.
Photo of the day: Birds of a feather
Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.
Powerball jackpot up to $1.7B
The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after the 46th drawing passed without a big winner.
Look back at 10 movies filmed in Wisconsin
Here are ten times the dairy state took on acting roles of its own on the big screen.
Madison mother, daughter help one another through disabilities
Martha and Jaz Siravo stand out in the confident way they navigate live, preparing for school, running errands and escaping the weight of the world through the release of aerial dance.
Wisconsin football attendance hits record lows as no-shows surge in 2025
Winning can cure attendance issues, and the Badgers haven't been doing enough of it to keep fans coming to Camp Randall Stadium in numbers previously seen.
Federal agency sues Advocate Aurora over COVID vaccine mandate
The lawsuit comes as the independent federal agency aligns its priorities with President Donald Trump's administration.
Monona police seeking vehicle that has fled stops by multiple agencies
The BMW 5 Series sedan has been involved in multiple eluding incidents from local and state law enforcement and was most recently listed as wanted by the Wisconsin State Patrol.
Jim Beam closing distillery for a year
Bourbon maker Jim Beam will halt production at one of its distilleries in Kentucky for at least a year, the company announced this week.
5 high school boys basketball stars of the week: Dec. 23 edition
A pair of area athletes helped their respective high school boys basketball teams earn their first win of the season. Vote for your favorite standout performer from the past week.
Monona Grove School District may sell 2 of its properties
There is no timeline for deciding whether the sell the properties, spokesperson Katy Byrnes Kaiser said, but “no timeline doesn’t mean we’re just going to sit on it, either.”
Tom Still: National AI policy can prevent state-by-state fragmentation
A 50-state, piece-by-piece regulatory approach could stifle innovation, harm startup companies much more than the big players, and put America at a disadvantage in a world with aggressive AI competitors.






