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State says UW system spent $40 million on DEI; university calls numbers old and overbroad

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 10:37am
"Yesterday's numbers do not reflect today’s realities," Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman said.

Publishers Clearing House files for bankruptcy

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 10:30am
NEW YORK — Publishers Clearing House, a decades-old marketing and sweepstakes company known for doling out large “Prize Patrol” checks, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

MLK and RFK assassination records will soon be public

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 8:30am
WASHINGTON — Documents related to the 1968 assassinations of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. and U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy will soon be made public as more than 100 people have been working “around the clock” to scan…

Stretch of I-90/94 in the Dells to be repaired this summer

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 7:30am
Highway and interchange work is slated to start on Monday and continue through August. The highway will be open during construction, with lane closures and most work at night.

1 killed, 4 injured in crash into tree in Rock County

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 7:25am
The investigation determined that a vehicle heading east on West Skinner Road in the town of Avon left the road and collided with a tree.

Mendota Marsh: Lewis Crane loads his trunk for spring

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 6:40am
Lewis Crane loads his trunk for spring activities in this week's Mendota Marsh.

High school testing needed across Wisconsin -- State Journal editorial from 50 years ago

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 6:00am
This State Journal editorial ran on April 10, 1975:

Polzin: How ‘Iowa 42’ and an empty trophy case have fueled Wisconsin football’s offseason

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 5:37am
The Badgers don't need much in the way of motivation right now. A five-game losing streak to end last season — including three losses to rivals — has provided fuel.

A prep year changed guard's life. Can final season with Wisconsin men's basketball do the same?

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 5:03am
This transfer from carries a chip on his shoulder heading into his final collegiate season and has won despite limited interest out of high school. Sound familiar?

Local schools can be named after flawed American heroes | Wilder Deitz

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 5:00am
Madison's alternative public high school, Malcolm Shabazz City High School, was named for activist Malcolm X, a flawed man.

Merit selection is the answer to ending expensive court races | Edward Huck

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 5:00am
Years ago the idea of merit selection for Supreme Court justices emerged. When others were calling for public money to be thrown at candidates for the Supreme Court, this was a commonsense approach to dealing with what has become a…

DeForest sophomore golfer wins national competition at Augusta National

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 4:37am
This DeForest sophomore became the latest Wisconsin golfer to win the PGA's drive, chip and putt title.

5 high school boys track and field stars of the week: April 10 edition (copy)

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 12:00am
Standout performances at the state's indoor championships headline the past week of boys track and field action. Vote for your favorite area athlete to be crowned the Supernova.

5 high school girls track and field stars of the week: April 10 edition (copy)

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 12:00am
Senior success leads the way this week. Vote for your favorite performance as the Supernova.

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Rose steals the show, grabs first-round lead at Masters

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 12:00am
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Justin Rose managed to steal the attention away from Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy in the Masters by matching his personal best at Augusta National with a 7-under 65 for a three-shot lead Thursday in the first…

Madison Edgewood senior sues WIAA over eligibility to play girls lacrosse

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 12:00am
The Crusaders transfer student is arguing she experienced multiple extenuating circumstances that prevented her from playing during her four years at a New England boarding school.

4 observations from Wisconsin football's 9th spring practice

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 12:00am
University of Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell called this week of spring practices the dog days.

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