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Fact check: FEMA money isn't being diverted to help immigrants
With regard to claims that FEMA does not have enough funding to assist those impacted, the agency notes it has adequate funds for immediate response and recovery needs.
This Wisconsin county predicted the last 4 presidential elections. Will it do so again?
Sauk County voted twice for Barack Obama, for Trump in 2016 and for Biden in 2020. But voters in the bellwether county seem torn this election.
Woman who cut man, came at police with knife shot by Walworth County deputy, authorities say
The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident and the Walworth County deputy has been placed on administrative duty, per policy.
Sandhill cranes, whooping cranes coming to a license plate near you
A cranes of Wisconsin license plate is available to order as of Wednesday from the state Department of Transportation.
How does the transfer portal work? Some answers to common questions
College athletes can advertise that they want to find a new school in the transfer portal. Here's what it looks like.
Hands on Wisconsin: Why is Donald Trump struggling in swing state Wisconsin?
The presidential race is close and will likely be decided by a handful of swing states, including Wisconsin. The dairy state narrowly voted for Donald Trump in 2016 and narrowly picked Joe Biden in 2020. This year, the polling appears…
Seeing sun during winter? 'Nationwide' Big Ten has basketball players eyeing new arenas
Four new Big Ten teams means four arenas and fan bases for players to experience for the first time.
Wisconsin's attorney general wanted to legalize prostitution 50 years ago
This State Journal editorial ran on Oct. 9, 1974:
Sacrificing NHL draft picks for experience brings Wisconsin men's hockey 'selfless' culture
The Badgers are looking for their first back-to-back winning seasons in more than a decade but they'll have to fill some key gaps.
'Being more disciplined' part of Wisconsin men's basketball freshmen adjusting
Four freshmen are part of a reshaped roster. Here's what they had to say about the biggest adjustments they've had to make since arriving.
Vote for schools referendum is vote for a better future | Laura Kaiser
Madison is at a crossroads. We’re at a moment in our beloved city’s history where we’re being asked what we truly value. As a proud resident, business owner and community member of Madison, I will be voting "yes’ on Nov.…
5 high school girls swimming stars of the week: Oct. 9 edition
Strong individual efforts with some first-place finishes highlight this week in the pool. Here are five nominations. Vote for your favorite.
5 high school volleyball stars of the week: Oct. 8 edition
Plays play up big in important games are highlighted in this week's nominations, vote for your favorite performance.
Why Camp Randall concerts stopped in 1997 and why they're coming back in 2025
Coldplay's show in 2025 will be the first at Camp Randall Stadium in nearly 28 years. The answer on why concerts have been away for so long isn't straightforward.
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NFL
Elizabeth Ruth Perkins
July 13, 1937—October 6, 2024
Fr. Kenneth Klink
August 28, 1940—October 5, 2024
Ronald Fahey
November 25, 1947—October 5, 2024
George Fost Choles
October 3, 1924—October 4, 2024
Brooke Lee Strattan
October 29, 1999—October 3, 2024