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Madison is rethinking some Downtown lane closures as the reconstruction of John Nolen Drive leads to long delays on Johnson Street.

The light snow will move southeast across southern Wisconsin in the afternoon, with some freezing drizzle possible ahead of and immediately behind the snow, the National Weather Service said.

In addition, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said lawmakers plan to introduce a bill that would cut off pay to judges who are convicted of a crime.

I am deeply concerned about the future of America, the country I proudly call home. It is where I live, and where I will die.

Going into 2026, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation gave nearly $207 million to UW-Madison and the Morgridge Institute for Research to boost research and for future facility costs.

Wisconsin's track record with transfer portal receivers has been poor under coach Luke Fickell. A look at the mistakes and what they mean when the portal opens Friday.

Dominant runs to wrestling invitational titles and high-scoring efforts on the ice highlighted boys sports performances over the holiday break. Vote for which effort was the most impressive.

Nick Boyd can create magic, but the senior can also create mayhem. It's a good thing Greg Gard is well-versed in when a hands-off approach is prudent with standout players.

GOP lawmakers plan to introduce a constitutional amendment in the weeks ahead that seeks to end the governor’s veto, which was upheld in April by the state Supreme Court.

Badgers guard Zach Kinziger earned his first action just eight days ago, now seemingly a mainstay in the rotation. Wisconsin has asked a lot of all of its freshmen.

The Ravens were able to find success against a seemingly strong Packers run defense. More be in store for Green Bay.

The Supreme Court gave the country one notable gift in blocking the Trump administration’s efforts to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, part of a campaign of intimidation that has seen troops deploy to various (invariably heavily Democratic) areas.

The Badgers earned the win, but there were plenty of things that must be cleaned up for Big Ten competition.

The Badgers closed out the nonconference schedule and the year with a win over Milwaukee.

One of the most experienced players on the Badgers roster will hit the transfer portal.

The Badgers get some positive injury momentum ahead of their matchup with the Panthers.

A review of 2025 through the lenses of State Journal staff photographers Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.

Madison police are searching for a hit-and-run driver after a man was found lying on a Downtown street early Saturday morning.

KYIV, Ukraine — Leaders from Europe and Canada held talks Tuesday on U.S.-led peace efforts to end the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine, as Moscow and Kyiv sparred over Russian claims, denied by Ukraine, of a mass drone…

BOSTON — Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died. She was 35.