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Big night from bench players helps 76ers beat Bucks

Fri, 12/05/2025 - 9:47pm
Quentin Grimes scored 22 points to lead a productive performance from Philadelphia’s bench as the 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's hockey's rally past Notre Dame

Fri, 12/05/2025 - 9:33pm
The Badgers fell behind 2-0 on the road for the second time in three games but again found a way back.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin women's hockey's close win at No. 2 Ohio State

Fri, 12/05/2025 - 7:57pm
The Badgers played fast and picked up a road victory in a battle between the top two teams in the WCHA.

Bucks coach says star forward likely to miss 4 weeks with injury

Fri, 12/05/2025 - 7:13pm
Milwaukee's multi-time All-Star is out for an extended period after missing time earlier in the season with a different ailment.

5 questions with Waunakee boys hockey's Max Rucker

Fri, 12/05/2025 - 6:13pm
Meet Waunakee boys hockey standout Max Rucker, as the senior forward answers five questions during Friday's practice.

16-unit apartment building planned at vacant Blount Street lot

Fri, 12/05/2025 - 4:24pm
An eight-unit version of the project, approved there in 2017 as part of a larger redevelopment, stalled during the pandemic.

Christmas tree sale at UW-Madison returns for first time since 2019

Fri, 12/05/2025 - 3:53pm
Like the bright, glassy baubles that ornament so many homes this time of year, the UW-Madison Forestry Club continues to be hooked on trees. And after a half-decade hiatus, they’re once again hosting their formerly annual holiday tree sale this…

Evers vetoes tobacco bar smoking exemptions, service animal restrictions

Fri, 12/05/2025 - 3:30pm
The governor said he was vetoing the service animal bill because he objects to any legislation that creates barriers to any legitimate disability-related needs.

Most winter recreation a go at Madison parks

Fri, 12/05/2025 - 3:00pm
With the early snow — winter doesn’t officially begin until Dec. 21 — sales of cross-country trail permits have been brisk.

Newest Colectivo Coffee Roasters opens in Madison

Fri, 12/05/2025 - 2:30pm
The Milwaukee company has three other Madison coffee shops: State Street, Capitol Square and Monroe Street.

Madison will be one of the country's hottest housing markets in 2026, Redfin says

Fri, 12/05/2025 - 1:27pm
Madison joins other Midwest cities like Minneapolis, St. Louis and Cleveland on Redfin's list of hot housing markets.

Chance for light snow later Friday, again overnight Saturday into Sunday for southern Wisconsin

Fri, 12/05/2025 - 1:10pm
The Madison Streets Division said it will deploy 32 trucks to salt routes through the Friday evening rush hour and into the night as needed.

‘Fire Fickell’ boat is coming closer to shore after owner said he could be fined

Fri, 12/05/2025 - 12:31pm
The boat’s owner, gubernatorial candidate Brett Hulsey, said he received a call from the DNR Friday after the Wisconsin State Journal first reported on the stunt.

Woman forced into car at gunpoint, sexually assaulted on North Side

Fri, 12/05/2025 - 12:15pm
Detectives are reviewing digital evidence and working to identify a suspect and the involved dark-colored SUV.

Wisconsin football swaps nonconference opponent for 2026 slate

Fri, 12/05/2025 - 12:15pm
An anticipated matchup between Wisconsin and Pittsburgh will need to wait for a 2027 date in Ireland. Here's why.

Ian's Pizza is planning to open a new Milwaukee location, building permit shows

Fri, 12/05/2025 - 11:36am
Ian's Pizza is gearing up to open a fourth Milwaukee location in the Harbor District, according to a new building permit application filed with the city.

Photo of the day: Capitol Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Fri, 12/05/2025 - 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 more than $130,000 for children’s toys at Christmas

Fri, 12/05/2025 - 7:35am
Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to children in families in need in the greater Madison area.

UW-Madison’s proposed AI-focused college gets Regents’ OK

Fri, 12/05/2025 - 7:05am
The creation of the new college comes as student enrollment in the computer programs at UW-Madison has doubled in recent years.

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