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President Joe Biden to return to Madison on Friday
President Joe Biden plans to return to Wisconsin this week with a stop in Madison on the heels of last week's debate with former President Donald Trump.
Wisconsin Supreme Court will consider whether 175-year-old law bans abortion
Abortion advocates stand an excellent chance of prevailing in two challenges that conservatives maintain bans abortion, given the high court's liberal tilt.
Warehouse on Madison's Southeast Side heavily damaged in fire
The warehouse is used to store boxes and plastic for the nearby Oakhouse Bakery, a worker said.
Wisconsin Technical College System names two presidential finalists
Morna Foy, who became president in 2012 and has spent 26 years of her career with the system, is retiring after a successor is named.
As neighboring states legalize pot, Wisconsin State Patrol arresting more people for possession
State troopers are arresting more people than ever before for simple marijuana possession even as arrests at the local level have fallen.
Universities of Wisconsin announces more leadership changes
The retirement of Sean Nelson and departure of Jeff Buhrandt means all three vice president positions will be filled with interim employees.
Dane County sees uptick in cases of whooping cough
The county has had 10 cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, since June 1 — more than in any entire year since 2019.
Maple Bluff eyes property tax referendum to close budget gap
The village of just over 1,400 follows Madison, Monona, Fitchburg and the village of Oregon in considering a referendum to raise property tax levy limits.
With more money coming to Madison schools from the state, taxpayers could get a break
It's estimated tax bills for an average Madison home will decrease by $200 in 2024. But tax bills will change again if voters approve two school district referendums in November.
New bridge, bike path should ease the ride from Madison's Far East Side to Downtown
The Autumn Ridge Path will go through Hiestand Park and Stein Avenue, cross Highway 30 and connect to Commercial Avenue near Ziegler Road and Sycamore Park.
Wisconsin biohealth industry named one of nation's elite tech hubs
A $49 million federal award should help the state's biohealth sector add up to 30,000 jobs in a decade, backers say.
Pressure's off for Wisconsin men's basketball commit who keeps improving
The 2025 guard has been committed to the Badgers for almost a year, and he continues to look like a centerpiece for their next recruiting class.
Meet the 2024 State Journal/WiscNews All-Area baseball teams
Here's a look at the honorees for this year's State Journal/WiscNews baseball All-Area team.
Tom Still: Solar, wind, nuclear: All of the above or other choices for energy transition?
It must be tough being an energy planner these days. Whether you’re working for a utility company, a public regulator or a private firm hoping to control costs by conserving electricity use, it must be confusing to follow the debate…
Sun Prairie East senior named 2024 State Journal/WiscNews baseball player of the year
A stellar performance on the mound and at the plate helped guide Sun Prairie East to the Division 1 baseball state title game.
Madison's plans for more density are out of control -- Tom Stark
Thank you to Cap Times publisher Paul Fanlund and former Madison Mayor Soglin for their insights on the warp speed bus rapid transit/population- density-push folly blasting across Madison.
IVF treatment was developed by an advocate of eugenics -- Patrick Hardyman
In his June 16 column, "We are witnessing a war on women," Eugene Robinson of The Washington Post calls those who oppose in vitro fertilization "zealots."
President Joe Biden is an honorable man who needs to retire -- Carol Phelps
Instead of wringing my hands over the recent presidential debate, or being shocked and discouraged that the candidate facing off against a self-centered conman is no longer up to the task of winning an election or governing for another four…
President Joe Biden will get over his cold, Donald Trump will always be unfit -- Sheila Plotkin
We watched two old men on the debate stage.
Downer in Denver as Brewers fall in extra innings
Milwaukee twice rallied from deficits in the opener of a four-game series with Colorado.