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Polzin: Why John Tonje is willing to give a testimonial on Wisconsin men's basketball

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 7:05am
The high-scoring wing only played one season for the Badgers. But that experience was long enough to reach a conclusion: “This was a special place for me.”

Mendota Marsh: Oscar Fox and Lewis Crane tailgate the spelling bee

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 6:40am
Oscar Fox and Lewis Crane attend a tailgate at Madison College to cheer on the top spellers in the state in this week's Mendota Marsh.

Leave the University of Wisconsin alone -- State Journal editorial from 100 years ago

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 6:00am
This State Journal editorial ran on March 30, 1925:

Industries aren't unfairly burdened by environmental regulations | Lynette Miller

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 5:00am
According to an article in the March 20 Wisconsin State Journal, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin says air and water rules unfairly burden industry. Let’s weigh who is really burdened by heavily polluting gas- and coal-fired power plants.

Time to get caught up on Donald Trump's new world order | Jake Altwegg

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 5:00am
If you’ve been out of the news loop since Jan. 20, below is a summary of changes to American policy and governance that have already occurred or are in the works:

Joann Pritchett is best choice to represent District 9 | Ginny White

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 5:00am
Supporters of Joann Pritchett are conducting a low-budget, grassroots campaign to elect her to Madison City Council in District 9. An alderperson is an elected official who represents and advocates for their district at City Hall. She acts like an…

Ads against Judge Susan Crawford are fear-mongering | Tom Balistreri

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 5:00am
As a former state Department of Justice prosecutor, I know that all situations where the same statutory crime may be committed are not alike.

Remembering Jonathan Taylor's time at Wisconsin with 23 photos

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 4:37am
The Badgers' running back made an impact for all three years he was with the program. The State Journal reminisces on one of the top players to come through Madison.

Mikaela Shiffrin powers through tricky course to win the slalom at the World Cup finals (copy)

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 12:00am
SUN VALLEY, Idaho — Mikaela Shiffrin smoothly navigated a bumpy course to easily win the women’s slalom Thursday at the World Cup finals.

Former Notre Dame basketball player takes a shot at stand-up comedy

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 12:00am
NEWARK, N.J. — The backup guard for Notre Dame put his hands on his head as he soaked in the scene of students and fans who stormed the court in jubilation after the Irish knocked off No. 1 Syracuse.

On the Air 3-28

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 12:00am
TV RADIO BASEBALL 6:05 p.m. Baltimore at Toronto APPLE TV+

Digest 3-28

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 12:00am
COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL

Five high school girls track and field stars of the week: March 27 edition (copy)

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 12:00am
Coming off of two podium appearances at last year’s track and field state tournament, McFarland’s Julia Ackley went right back to work. She began her senior season with a phenomenal showing at the Nelson/Daniels Classic (Small School Division).

5 high school boys track and field stars of the week: March 27 edition (copy)

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 12:00am
Several personal records were set during the opening week of the high school boys track and field season. Vote for your favorite performance to crown an athlete as the Supernova.

Examining how many roster spots Wisconsin men's basketball has available this offseason (copy)

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 12:00am
Scholarship limits are of the past, and the Badgers enter this offseason with a different kind of roster cap. Here's what to know about what flexibility they have.

NCAA men's roundup

Fri, 03/28/2025 - 12:00am
NEWARK, N.J. — Alabama broke the 35-year-old March Madness record for 3-pointers with 25 and Mark Sears scored 30 of his 34 points on 3s, a relentless long-range spree that ushered the second-seeded Crimson Tide past BYU 113-88 on Thursday…

Brewers' late rally not enough to overtake Yankees on Opening Day

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 6:33pm
Devin Williams, an All-Star closer acquired from Milwaukee in December, loaded the bases with no outs in the ninth but New York was able to hang on for the win.

Judge says he will order government to preserve Signal messages about military strike

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 6:30pm
WASHINGTON — A federal judge said Thursday he will order the Trump administration to preserve records of a text message chat in which senior national security officials discussed sensitive details of plans for a U.S. military strike against Yemen’s Houthis.

Madison alder pleads not guilty to felony charges

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 5:01pm
A Madison alder facing eight felony charges for domestic violence pleaded not guilty at his initial appearance at the Dane County courthouse Thursday.

Eugene Robinson: One big law firm objects to Trump while another bends the knee

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 4:24pm
As part of his attempt to rule like an autocrat, President Donald Trump is threatening to destroy major law firms that dare oppose him. By caving to such pressure recently, one big firm — Paul Weiss — chose its own…

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