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Obituary index for Sat., July 26

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 4:17pm
FRIED, Uri, 68

Dozens of kids and adults in Gaza have starved to death in July as hunger surges (copy)

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 1:30pm
In greater numbers than ever, children hollowed up by hunger are overwhelming the Patient's Friends Hospital, the main emergency center for malnourished kids in northern Gaza.

HR exec caught on Coldplay cam resigns after embrace with CEO went viral (copy)

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 11:46am
The executive who was caught on camera embracing the CEO of her company at a Coldplay concert in a moment that went viral resigned.

Victim dies 3 days after shooting on Madison's North Side

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 11:08am
A 30-year-old man died in the hospital days after suffering multiple gunshot wounds on the North Side of Madison.

Who's announced their candidacy for governor, and who's considering a run?

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 8:00am
The 2026 gubernatorial election will mark the first open race for the position in 16 years.

George Will: How Trump dominates and corrupts the private sector

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 7:56am
After six months, with seven times that much time remaining, Trump 2.0 seems as transformative as the New Deal was, but different.

Generac opens expansive factory in Beaver Dam

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 7:42am
Generac broke ground in November 2023 on the 345,000-square-foot facility.

Former Sun Prairie school employee accused of possessing child pornography

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 6:57am
A former staff member at Sun Prairie West High School has been arrested and accused of possessing child pornography.

UW-Eau Claire suspends professor who flipped College Republicans table

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 6:53am
José Felipe Alvergue has been suspended for the next school year, ordered to complete anger management and had his promotion rescinded.

Summer heatwave strikes Mendota Marsh

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 6:40am
Oscar Fox can't handle the heat in this week's Mendota Marsh.

Take a look back at Gov. Tony Evers' two terms as Wisconsin's governor

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 5:55am
Evers' tenure has often been marked by recurring friction with the Republican-controlled Legislature.

Third Hop Garden location opens in Belleville featuring brews, live music

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 5:45am
After opening tasting rooms in Paoli in 2015 and Evansville in 2023, the company that grows its own hops for its beer is branching out once again.

How Wisconsin men's basketball's general manager tackles revenue sharing, roster building

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 5:37am
Marc VandeWettering, who was recently promoted to the Badgers' first-ever general manager, spoke with media on Thursday. Here's what stood out.

Tough couple of years 'lit a fire' under this Packers linebacker

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 5:03am
After a pair of difficult seasons with the Giants that saw a decrease in snaps and productivity, the free agent signing could be an important piece in Green Bay.

Donald Trump puts profits over lives of starving people in Gaza | Mary Maronek

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 5:00am
The people starving in Gaza, including children, is horrific.

Don't sympathize with companies that manufacture overseas | Craig Schultz

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 5:00am
The State Journal article on Tuesday "Playing in 'survival mode'" featured a local game company whose games are manufactured in China. The company is being hurt by tariffs.

Madison needs traffic enforcement not 20 mph speed limit | Kevin Houlahan

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 5:00am
When we have out-of-town guests at our home in Madison, I make a point to make them aware of the lack of traffic enforcement in our city. I let them know that excessive speeding and the running of red lights…

MAGA underestimates contributions of the unprivileged | Jacqueline Burwell

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 5:00am
I have a big question for all the GOP lemmings in the Senate and House who are attempting to push through President Donald Trump's unrealistic and brutally inhumane agenda. Who do you think will be around to care for you…

‘Happy Gilmore’ became a cult comedy. 29 years later, Adam Sandler is swinging again

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 12:00am
NEW YORK — “Happy Gilmore” was born on the range.

Minnesota's P.J. Fleck says he's a 'speck' in Wisconsin rivalry, but he's revived it

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 12:00am
The most-played rivalry in college football is in a dead heat and the Gophers' energetic coach keeps it in focus throughout the year.

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