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Vilas Zoo’s grizzlies are moving on, opening up space for polar bears

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 3:15pm
Ash and Lexi are both 14-year-old grizzly bears and have been at Vilas Zoo since 2015.

Obituary index for Fri., Oct. 10

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 2:53pm
GREENLER, Robert G., 95

Michigan coach Dusty May: Wisconsin's Nick Boyd 'will be a part of my life forever'

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 2:43pm
Nick Boyd transferred to Wisconsin from San Diego State, but before he played there, he went to a Final Four with a current Big Ten coach.

How Packers can use familiarity with Bengals quarterback to their advantage Sunday

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 10:38am
Joe Flacco will quarterback the Packers' opponent for the second time in three games. How can the Packers leverage what they know about the QB?

Have you seen any great Halloween yard displays? Tell us about them

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 9:02am
Are your neighbor’s Halloween displays so detailed that you’d considered calling the police? Have any of the 12-foot skeletons along your commute particularly well-outfitted?

Wisconsin’s Rustic Roads program celebrates 50 years. Here are a few you should drive

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 8:50am
The state’s Rustic Roads program has grown to 126 roads and more are likely to be added.

Photo of the day: Fly me to the moon

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 8:35am
Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.

Police recover multiple shell casings in shots fired call

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 7:57am
The investigation is ongoing.

Homeowner, deputy sustain minor injuries in fire

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 7:20am
One of the homeowners had escaped by the time first responders arrived, and firefighters found and evacuated the other homeowner shortly thereafter.

City approves 16-story student apartment building from Hub Madison developer

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 7:10am
The 387-unit building would be developer Core Spaces’ sixth project in Downtown Madison. Like the rest, it would have a rooftop pool and hot tub.

14 activities, 2 days: Ideas for your Madison-area weekend

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 7:10am
This weekend’s activity lineup resembles many of the leaf-filled garbage bags punctuating Madison’s yards: stuffed.

Everything you need to know about the John Nolen Drive reconstruction coming Monday

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 6:40am
Closures start next week on the Madison thoroughfare. Here’s what will change and what you can expect.

Restaurant review: It took 2½ years, but Baked Wings & Things gets a lot right

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 6:30am
Even those who aren't into chicken wings will find a lot to like. Don't neglect to order dessert.

Why Wisconsin football has hope its offensive line can find needed fixes this season

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 5:37am
The Badgers' offensive line was supposed to be the backbone of the program. So far, it's been the weakest link. Here's why coaches and players believe that can change.

Who was John Nolen, namesake of the Madison thoroughfare?

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 5:30am
The early 20th-century landscape architect had a vision for connecting people with the lakeshore. One wonders what he would make of the road named after him today.

What happened to plans for a pedestrian underpass at John Nolen Drive?

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 5:30am
Madison redesigned a pair of dangerous intersections to accommodate a bike and pedestrian underpass. It may never be built.

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