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5 high school girls basketball stars of the week: Feb. 6 edition

Thu, 02/06/2025 - 4:33am
This week's five stars include a fearless freshman, a guard who can attack the rim and finish from 3 and a sophomore leading one of the best teams in the state. Vote for your favorite performance.

WIAA Board of Control approves WFCA proposed Wisconsin Football Playoff Matrix

Thu, 02/06/2025 - 4:17am
The 11-person committee approved a new playoff qualification process starting next year during its monthly meeting Wednesday. Here's why area coaches are for and against the change.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin women's basketball's loss to No. 7 Southern Cal

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 10:25pm
The Badgers battled early but the Trojans' relentless pressure led to a lopsided loss at the Kohl Center. Here's what stood out.

Lillard scores 29 points as Bucks beat Hornets to snap 4-game losing streak

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 9:03pm
Damian Lillard had 29 points and 12 assists, Bobby Portis had 23 points and 17 rebounds in his first game since Jan. 23 and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Charlotte Hornets 112-102 on Wednesday night in their first game since…

Jacobs lobbies Packers, GM Gutekunst to add a wide receiver ‘that’s proven to be a No. 1’

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 7:30pm
Packers running back Josh Jacobs lobbying for the team to bring a No. 1-caliber receiver to Green Bay with a certain former teammate and Packers favorite in mind.

Candidate Q&A : Madison City Council, District 9

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 6:26pm
Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The primary is Feb. 18.

DeForest will stop adding fluoride to its water

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 3:45pm
In a 4-3 vote Tuesday night, after tense public debate, the village board ended fluoridation for residents.

'Wintry mix' — everyone's favorite — is coming this afternoon and evening

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 1:22pm
Be prepared for snow, ice and freezing rain.

Village of Oregon man arrested after allegedly stealing mail, yelling profanities at mail carrier

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 12:20pm
The 44-year-old Oregon man was tentatively charged with theft, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.

Illinois man arrested for OWI in Verona found to be driving vehicle stolen in Madison

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 11:35am
The incident began about 1:25 a.m. Tuesday when a Verona police officer stopped a vehicle in the 500 block of Half Mile Road that was being driven without the headlights on.

RV destroyed in fire on Southeast Side Wednesday morning

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 10:55am
Madison police reported that the occupant of the RV had fled, but had not been found.

U.S. Championship Cheese Contest returns and entries continue to grow

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 10:55am
Held every other year since 1981, this year's three-day contest features 2,414 entries from 31 states but a Wisconsin cheese hasn't won best in show since 2017.

Can greasy pizza boxes be recycled? Here's the definitive answer

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 9:40am
Madison and Pellitteri Waste Systems, which serves most of the area outside of the city, agree on the new recommendation.

Harley-Davidson Q4 results miss analysts’ expectations

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 8:20am
The Milwaukee-based motorcycle maker reported a fourth-quarter loss of $116.9 million, or 93 cents per share, on revenue of $687.6 million.

Hands on Wisconsin: Donald Trump's terrible tariffs will turn up inflation

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 7:10am
President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs against our largest trading partners, Canada, Mexico and China.

Unable to access federal funding, Head Start preschools in Wisconsin forced to close

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 7:00am
The National Centers for Learning Excellence, which serves more than 200 children and their families in the Milwaukee area, was set to reopen Wednesday, a day after the money materialized.

7 girls basketball players who play lockdown defense

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 6:53am
From rim protectors to guards who are quick on their feet, here are seven girls basketball players who excel on the defensive end.

5 high school hockey stars of the week: Feb. 5 edition

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 6:23am
Two conference title-clinching hat tricks and a rare feat highlighted last week's high school boys and girls hockey action. Vote for your favorite performance.

Children's books hooked Jerry Jordan on painting. Now, he's come full circle

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 5:50am
The Madison artist and New York Times best-selling author Pat Zietlow Miller have teamed up for “Unstoppable John: How John Lewis Got His Library Card — and Helped Change History”.

More butter and cheese in Paoli as Seven Acre Dairy buys in to Landmark Creamery

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 5:45am
Landmark Creamery has moved its cafe and retail operations into Seven Acre Dairy and hopes to grow its cheese and butter production.

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