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For the past decade, I’ve participated in legislator listening sessions in my district.

This is an appeal to all voters who respect life. Please know that an impending state Supreme Court case could strike down pro-life laws and be Wisconsin's own Roe v. Wade.

Susan Crawford, a candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court in the April 1 election, would be a good addition to our court. We have a Legislature that leans strongly conservative, so a more moderate court would be a good balance for…

The State Journal will recognize the accomplishments of five high school girls basketball athletes from our coverage area each week.

The 28-year-old former first-round draft pick missed most of the 2024 season with a lat injury as well.

The Badgers battled early but faded against the second-ranked Bruins in their regular-season home finale. Here are three things that stood out.

The Republican-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court race who has received the support of Elon Musk said Wednesday that it’s more concerning that his Democratic-supported opponent is benefiting from donations by liberal philanthropist George Soros.

The Badgers added someone with experience working on the same staff as three current coaches to aid the team's coaching of special teams.

A 911 caller reported a smaller passenger car being driven erratically on Highway 14, traveling at varied speeds, crossing the centerline and following another vehicle too close.

The airport said it served 2,347,990 total passengers, just 1.4% shy of the record in 2019, and the last four months of 2024 outpaced the same period in 2019.

At around 3:15 a.m., officers were sent to the Hiestand Park area and the 4300 block of Milwaukee Street after multiple called in reports of hearing gunshots.

Town of Adrian treasurer Kelly Schleusener was booked into the Monroe County Jail on tentative charges of misconduct in office and theft.

Other reforms to the city's demolition code calls for an explicit balance between historic preservation and housing development.

Two people were injured and one was taken to a local hospital after the bus crashed into the Asian House, 1 Dempsey Road.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' administration made national headlines last week when part of his proposed budget changed the word "mother" to "inseminated person" when referring to a state statute about artificial insemination. It was a silly thing to change, and…

The $5 million program, which has been on a one-year hiatus, is a complement to the city's efforts to subsidize affordable rental housing.

As spring approaches in an urban environment, the Madison Fire Department's Lake Rescue Team readies itself for an increase in calls.

The guard notched his first career double-double on Tuesday, showing aggression after struggling against Oregon.

A recent University of Wisconsin Health study revealed that guardian caps didn’t impact the amount of concussions during the high school football season last fall.

Xavier Amos, who had a season-high 12 points against Washington, isn't lacking confidence. What the junior forward needs more of, according to Greg Gard, is consistency.