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Boost in state aid for the Madison School District has big implications for taxpayers

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 9:10am
The School Board will consider two budgets at its Oct. 28 meeting that are tied to the fate of the referendum. Here's a quick look at the two scenarios.

Middleton is seeking a new police chief

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 8:55am
Troy Hellenbrand has served as chief since 2020.

Central Wisconsin town loses all its election staff a month before presidential election

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 8:00am
The dispute that led to the resignations is part of a long-running rift in the town.

Heroin found, Maserati impounded after police pursue vehicle, stop it using spikes in Monona

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 7:35am
The driver, a 29-year-old Fitchburg man with prior felony convictions, was arrested on tentative charges of felony attempted eluding and felony possession of heroin.

Kelly Lecker: Teachers could use your help to make sure students have what they need

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 7:00am
According to the Teacher Support Network, educators spent an average of $750 of their own money each year to help their students.

From MAGA hats to DNC floor passes, political mementos now a part of Wisconsin history

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 6:50am
The Wisconsin Historical Society collects election memorabilia that ranges from a cloth banner touting Abraham Lincoln to t-shirts and hats for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

Madison-based mortgage company will pay over $8M to resolve lending discrimination allegations

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 6:35am
Madison-based Fairway is accused of engaging in a pattern of lending discrimination by redlining predominantly Black neighborhoods in Alabama.

Bart's Breakdowns: How Wisconsin receiver Vinny Anthony II has become a top-tier deep threat

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 5:37am
A film analysis showing three reasons behind Badgers WR Vinny Anthony becoming the FBS leader in yards per catch midway through the season.

How canceled high school football games impact playoff qualification, seeding

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 5:35am
Reedsburg canceled two games as a result of an off-field incident, and left DeForest without a nonconference game. Here's how things factor into their playoff opportunities.

Dane County committee seeks $50K for felony warrant campaign

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 5:15am
Dane County's Public Protection and Judiciary Committee is seeking a $50,000 budget amendment to bolster the sheriff's office's efforts on executing outstanding arrest warrants.

How veterans see 'nature of the game' changing Wisconsin men's basketball

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 5:03am
The transfer portal taketh and giveth as the Badgers found out. Here's how the veterans approach the ever-changing landscape.

Send Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway a message by opposing referendum | Steven Klafka

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 5:00am
The upcoming referendum asking residents to provide $22 million to the city of Madison is a referendum on the performance of our mayor, Satya Rhodes-Conway.

Don't blame Superintendent Joe Gothard for expensive search | Rebecca Sterud

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 5:00am
The Oct. 6 State Journal front-page story "District paid out $100K in search" highlighted the amount of money spent to recruit a new school superintendent. About $100,000 was spent for consulting, catering, hotels and travel in the search.

Donald Trump is best choice to save senior citizen benefits | Kim Travis

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 5:00am
Democrats claim former President Donald Trump wants to cut Medicare and Social Security.

It's time for America to kill the death penalty | J. Denny Weaver

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 5:00am
It was painful to read the story in the Oct. 6 Wisconsin State Journal about five instances of capital punishment in five states within seven days. I thought of the homicide victims and their families, and the men executed and…

Losing Dane County Board candidate is sowing election doubts | Sam Kaufmann

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 5:00am
Over the last four years, we’ve seen rampant election denialism from former President Donald Trump, former state Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman and now former town of Berry Sup. Travis Austin.

5 high school girls swimming stars of the week: Oct. 16 edition

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 4:37am
There were a lot of victories that stood out in this week's five nominations. Vote for your favorite.

3 observations from Wisconsin men's basketball's 4th open practice

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 12:00am
Badgers coach Greg Gard provided some clarity on his team's point guard situation, though he acknowledged the season has remained far away.

NFC North flexing its muscles early with each of its four teams at least two games above .500

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 12:00am
GREEN BAY — Never in the past two decades has any division started out as strong as the NFC North has this season.

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Wed, 10/16/2024 - 12:00am
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