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Wednesday is the day to ‘Call an Elf’ at Verona High School

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 11:40am
Verona Area High School student council members will take over the phones in the school's front office Wednesday evening to play elf for area children calling in.

Sen. Kelda Roys is best candidate for governor in 2026 election | Michael Herring

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 10:58am
Next year's election for governor comes at a critical time for our state and country. We desperately need someone who understands our state government, the needs of Wisconsinites and how best to be of service to all of us.

Justice allowed to show records

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 10:31am
NEW YORK — A federal judge granted the U.S. Justice Department's request to publicly release grand jury transcripts and other material from Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking case Tuesday, citing a new law that requires the government to open its files…

1 dead after rear-ending snowplow near Pewaukee

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 9:25am
The State Patrol said in a news release that the westbound vehicle hit the snowplow, which was actively clearing snow, near Springdale Road at about 9:40 a.m.

Wisconsin football's most experienced running back leaving for transfer portal

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 9:23am
A productive player intends to leave the Badgers after multiple years of inconsistent playing time.

The Holiday Train returns this week; here’s where and when to see it

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 9:20am
The train features numerous cars with Christmas-themed lights and decorations and one car that has a music stage.

Driver dies in crash near Janesville

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 8:57am
The crash happened about 6:10 a.m. on Highway 14 near South Carvers Rock Road in the town of Bradford, east of Janesville, Sgt. Charles Cowan said in a statement.

Man injured in crash in the town of Milton

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 8:50am
Deputies responded just before 9 p.m. to North Serns Road near Lukas Lane in the town of Milton and found a Chevy Silverado that had crashed into a tree.

Empty Stocking Club will be handing out joy at the Toy Depot this week

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 8:00am
On Tuesday, a giant exhibit hall at the Alliant Energy Center will be transformed into a child's dream.

Wisconsin State Journal readers have given over $183,000 for children’s toys at Christmas

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 7:35am
Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to children in families in need in the greater Madison area.

Packers' improving health on display in battle for NFC North supremacy

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 7:03am
Green Bay's offense and defense both saw the return of key players in Sunday's victory over the Bears. Here's how reinforcements contributed in the division showdown at Lambeau Field.

Tom Still: AI’s ‘good’ sides will help Wisconsin over time

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 6:40am
The growth of “physical AI” can make core industries such as manufacturing, food production, health care and construction more efficient. That's especially pertinent in Wisconsin.

How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin men's basketball vs. Nebraska

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 6:37am
How to tune in as the Badgers face a tough road test in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Wisconsin men's hockey defenseman needs surgery for leg injuries suffered in hit

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 6:13am
Badgers junior Zach Schulz faces an undetermined recovery time after suffering a fractured fibula and ankle damage during Saturday's game.

$5.75M hole in Metro Transit budget will be plugged with taxpayer funds

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 5:50am
Low fare box revenues and a failure to account for a new contract with its bus drivers led to a $5.75 million shortfall for Metro Transit in 2025.

From parking and vehicle registration to landfill and camping, Dane County is raising fees in 2026

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 5:45am
Airport parking, camp and shelter reservations and an increased price tag on renewing vehicle registrations are some of the raised fees Dane County residents can expect next year.

Former Trump aides allege judicial misconduct in Wisconsin fake elector case

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 5:40am
The defendants are also asking that a preliminary hearing be canceled, all Dane County judges step aside and the entire case be moved to another county.

Baked Lab bakery moving into prominent Atwood Avenue location

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 5:40am
Owner Shawn Bolduc uses roughly 10 base cake recipes and riffs off those to produce 12 signature cakes that Baked Lab offers online weekly.

Wisconsin calls ex-coach 'heroic', seeks to dismiss suit by former women's basketball players

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 5:37am
Defendants in the lawsuit filed by six former Badgers women's basketball players said there's no violation of the Constitution or civil right law in the claims.

Packers using victory over rivals as motivation entering final regular-season stretch

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 5:35am
Green Bay is hoping to "embrace the challenge" in its final four regular-season games after moving into first place in the NFC North with Sunday's win at Lambeau Field.

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