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Mazomanie man faces 11th OWI after arrest in Middleton

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 8:35am
At about 1:25 a.m., a Middleton officer was driving on University Ave and an oncoming car failed to dim their high-beam headlights.

Complete coverage of Tuesday's Wisconsin elections

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 6:50am
Read all about Tuesday's election, from the Supreme Court race that drew national attention to local city and school board races.

Democrats' win in Wisconsin Supreme Court race a big loss for Elon Musk

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 6:45am
The race was the first major test of the political impact of Musk, whose prominence in the Trump administration has skyrocketed with his chaotic cost-cutting that has slashed federal agencies.

Susan Crawford elected to Wisconsin Supreme Court, cementing 4-3 liberal majority

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 6:45am
Backers painted Crawford's victory as a resounding defeat for President Trump and his billionaire ally Elon Musk, who showered more than $20 million on her opponent.

Hands on Wisconsin: Good riddance to awful Wisconsin Supreme Court election ads

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 6:40am
Tuesday's election for the Wisconsin Supreme Court was flooded by more than $100 million in spending.

Madison City Council: Anti-referendum blowback beaten, Soglin ally loses on North Side

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 5:40am
Joann Pritchett won 51% of the vote to defeat Ald. Nikki Conklin in District 9 on the Far West Side.

Photo ID requirement for voting to become part of Wisconsin Constitution

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 5:35am
The Associated Press called the statewide referendum about 40 minutes after polls closed. Large majorities of Americans tend to support photo ID requirements for voting, polls find.

Jill Underly will remain Wisconsin schools superintendent

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 5:35am
Underly held off a challenge from Brittany Kinser, a supporter of the private school voucher program who was endorsed by Republicans.

New Monona mayor to prioritize public safety building, San Damiano

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 5:30am
Alder Nancy Moore ran unopposed to replace Mary O'Connor, who didn't seek re-election.

Dane County Executive Melissa Agard reelected

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 5:30am
Agard held nearly 80% of the vote with two-thirds of precincts reporting.

Longtime City Council member elected mayor of Sun Prairie

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 5:30am
His was the only name on the ballot.

Eric Haase, Christian Yelich homer to back Chad Patrick as Brewers blank Royals for 1st win

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 5:25am
Eric Haase and Christian Yelich hit solo home runs to back a strong start by Chad Patrick and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Kansas City Royals for their first win.

Man drives Cybertruck onto Library Mall at UW-Madison, yells 'free weed'

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 5:20am
No one was injured during the incident, UW Police said. Two polling locations, at Memorial Union and Chazen Art Museum, are within a few hundred feet of Library Mall.

Meet the 2025 State Journal/WiscNews Girls Hockey All-Supernova team

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 5:07am
High school girls hockey action across the greater Madison area was impressive all season. Here is this year's All-Supernova team.

Meet the 2025 State Journal/WiscNews Boys Hockey All-Supernova team

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 5:03am
From outlandish offensive weapons to lights out two-way players, boys hockey was at its best in the greater Madison area this winter. Here is this year's honorees.

John Blackwell and Nolan Winter make UW Badgers basketball fans proud | Dennis Carlson

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 5:00am
Thanks to the State Journal for Jim Polzin's excellent story on Sunday, "It's a different era," about the Blackwell and Winter families. As a lifelong Badger, I’m glad that we have John Blackwell and Nolan Winter on the Wisconsin Badgers…

UW women's hockey team had another impressive year | Daniel Grant

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 5:00am
Congratulations to the Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey team and coach Mark Johnson on an amazing eighth national championship.

Sen. Ron Johnson wrong to call for reining in of judges | Guy Eichsteadt

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 5:00am
It is wrong for U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, to ask Chief Justice John Roberts to "rein" in judges who block President Donald Trump's actions.

Sun Prairie co-op senior named 2025 State Journal/WiscNews girls hockey Player of the Year

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 4:37am
A different attitude and a strong offseason helped senior Olivia Dull double her offensive production, leading Cap City back to the state tournament.

Standout Wisconsin volleyball transfer to miss 2025 season with injury

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 4:30am
Outside hitter who was expected to play a major role this season suffered injury before spring break trip and will have to sit out her first season with the team.

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