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Small amounts of marijuana decriminalized under bipartisan Wisconsin bill

Sat, 12/02/2023 - 8:00am
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers would almost certainly sign the bill into law, but it's unlikely the proposal receives legislative approval.

Mendota Marsh: Craft Beer and Bacon -- Oscar Fox gets an advent calendar

Sat, 12/02/2023 - 7:10am
Oscar Fox shows off his new advent calendar in this week's Mendota Marsh.

All work and no play? Not for Madison's gaming community

Sat, 12/02/2023 - 5:50am
Madison has become a hub for the revitalization of classic gaming.

More than 200 Barbies are up for auction to fund the Sun Prairie Library

Sat, 12/02/2023 - 5:45am
Proceeds from the bids will go toward expanding and renovating the library, a $3.5 million project that will add 35,000 square feet to the east side of the building.

3 things to watch in the Packers' primetime matchup against the defending champion Chiefs

Sat, 12/02/2023 - 5:35am
Quarterback Jordan Love's ability to operate under pressure and rookie kicker Anders Carlson's recent struggles are among the things worth keeping an eye on when the Packers host the Chiefs.

Montello couple killed in crash, Adams County Sheriff's Office says

Sat, 12/02/2023 - 5:15am
The fatal two-vehicle crash occurred just after 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of highways M and G in the town of Lincoln, the Adams County Sheriff's Office said.

When the ice tilted, a block party helped Wisconsin men's hockey blank Ohio State

Sat, 12/02/2023 - 4:50am
The Badgers took a different route to a second straight shutout, with 22 blocks playing a key role in Friday's win over Ohio State.

Verona boys swimmers lead prep stars of the night

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 11:45pm
The Wildcats won every event in a Big Eight dual meet with Janesville Craig. Here’s how other high school sports events played out Friday.

How preparation paid off in Wisconsin volleyball's NCAA second-round sweep of Miami

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 10:21pm
Much of the attention went to trying to keep Hurricanes star freshman Grace Lopez in check as much as possible.

3 stars, 3 things that stood out in Wisconsin's shutout of Ohio State

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 9:20pm
The Badgers earned a second straight shutout and Kyle McClellan's third of the season in opening a series against Ohio State with a win.

WIAA announces lacrosse state championships will take place in Sun Prairie

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 8:25pm
The first three seasons of boys and girls WIAA state championships will be held beginning next year at Bank of Sun Prairie Stadium.

For Packers safety Jonathan Owens, making a name for himself as simple as ‘Do your job’

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 7:50pm
Yes, he's married to Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, but he's also standing out for his play of late.

Hall of fame high school football coach announces retirement

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 6:13pm
A career that spanned more than three decades included seven state championships and a 48-game winning streak and more.

Dianne Hesselbein to lead Senate Democrats as former minority leader vies for county executive

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 6:00pm
Hesselbein fills the Senate minority leader seat previously held by Sen. Melissa Agard, D-Mason, who announced Thursday plans to run for Dane County executive.

Maia Pearson and Savion Castro to seek reelection to Madison School Board

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 4:18pm
Both Pearson and Castro ran unopposed and were elected in 2021.

Watch as Gov. Tony Evers lights the Wisconsin Capitol Christmas tree

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 3:57pm
Continuing a decades-long tradition, Gov. Tony Evers lights the state Capitol Christmas tree Friday. The 30-foot Balsam fir was donated by Marge Van Heuklon of Rhinelander. It was planted in 2005 as a memorial to Frank Magnus, a World War…

99th Capitol Christmas Pageant scheduled for Sunday in Madison

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 3:00pm
Area high school choirs will perform the free holiday concert.

Man pleads guilty to attempted arson in firebombing at Madison anti-abortion group's office

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 2:37pm
Hridindu Roychowdhury faces at least five years in prison when he is sentenced on Feb. 14.

Former State Journal high school football player of the year dies at 22

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 1:30pm
An undetected heart condition led to the former Waunakee star football player and wrestler going into cardiac arrest.

UW system President Jay Rothman: Liberal arts not on chopping block

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 1:30pm
"Let me be crystal clear: I have not asked our universities to move away from liberal arts programs," Rothman said.

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