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Baseball Hall of Fame reveals committee members who will consider Bonds, Clemens and others (copy)

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:00am
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Hall of Fame players Ferguson Jenkins, Jim Kaat, Juan Marichal, Tony Pérez, Ozzie Smith, Alan Trammell and Robin Yount are among 16 members of the contemporary era committee that will consider an eight-man Hall ballot that includes…

How Wisconsin men's basketball's reshuffled operations team managed 12 days on the road (copy)

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:00am
The Badgers went from Salt Lake City to San Diego on a long trip. The team's staff attempted to be ready for all eventualities, even some unplanned.

Republicans need to get serious about health care | Bloomberg News

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 6:40pm
When the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended recently, Republicans mostly got what they wanted: A spending bill was passed, the government was reopened and Democrats’ main demand — a deal to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies — was deferred.…

Be sure to get your wrapping paper in Wednesday’s Wisconsin State Journal

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 6:00pm
For years, the Wisconsin State Journal would put wrapping paper in the newspaper as a gift to readers.

Madison approves 16-story Wilson Street building with no parking

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 4:40pm
The Plan Commission previously delayed a vote on the development over concerns about vehicular circulation issues at the narrow site.

Wisconsin 3-star tight end commit flips to Big Ten rival

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 3:49pm
The Badgers' 2026 continued to change in the hours before early signing period.

Rutabaga Paddlesports in Madison to remain open, new owner sought

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 3:45pm
Owner Darren Bush now wants to sell the business instead of closing it after being encouraged by his many customers from around the world.

Stocks and bonds calm down

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 3:33pm
NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market held steady Tuesday as both bond yields and bitcoin stabilized.

'Fog of war' cited for second strike

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 3:30pm
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited the "fog of war" Tuesday in defending a follow-up strike on an alleged drug-carrying boat in the Caribbean Sea in early September.

Merrimac Ferry closed for the season

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 2:43pm
The COLSAC III has been halted since Saturday’s snow, and conditions have not since improved enough to reopen it for service, according to a statement from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

Dells donate $6.25B for children

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 1:30pm
NEW YORK — Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell pledged $6.25 billion Tuesday to provide 25 million American children under 10 an incentive to claim the new investment accounts for children created as part of President Donald Trump's tax and spending…

Wisconsin volleyball lands surprise pick on All-Big Ten first team

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 1:07pm
Three Badgers earned a spot on the All-Big Ten first team after they finished second in the conference.

On Giving Tuesday, consider helping bring toys to children

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 12:59pm
The goal of Empty Stocking Club is to bring to every child the joy they deserve during the holidays.

Authorities identify driver who died in crash with semi in town of Cottage Grove

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 12:40pm
The crash happened about 9:05 a.m. on Thanksgiving at Highway N and Highway MN.

Authorities identify female pedestrian who died after crash in Janesville

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 12:25pm
The crash occurred near the intersection of East Milwaukee Street and Suffolk Drive in Janesville about 5 p.m. on Nov. 18.

Imperial Garden to stay put after redevelopment plans dropped

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 12:05pm
Plans for a 10-story redevelopment are no longer moving forward after the Middleton City Council voted against rezoning the site.

Wrapping paper gift back again

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 11:36am
For years, the Wisconsin State Journal would put wrapping paper in the newspaper as a gift to readers.

Despite heavy snow, Wisconsin gun deer season totals remain largely consistent

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 11:30am
The state reported two firearm-related hunting incidents over the season, with both occurring on the Saturday of opening weekend.

Interim police monitor filed lawsuit against former employer 2 months before taking Madison job

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 11:05am
Aeiramique Glass Blake said she was offered a different job in Baltimore after an investigation that led to the removal of “high-up officials.”

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