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Wed, 11/12/2025 - 6:08pm
Gunshot sets off sprinkler system

3 takeaways from Wisconsin football landing its 1st 2027 recruit

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 5:53pm
A recruit with a deep connection to the Badgers football program became to first to pledge to Wisconsin's 2027 recruiting class.

Here’s where and when to look for the northern lights tonight in Wisconsin

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 4:36pm
Tips for your best chances of catching the dazzling light show Wednesday night.

Recommendations for Beltline aim to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 3:40pm
The changes are still years away, but DOT is narrowing down its options after a multi-year study.

Medical examiners identify 79-year-old man who died in Fitchburg fire

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 3:00pm
The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office said the man died from injuries sustained during the fire.

Madison City Council approves mayor's budget with only minor changes

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 2:36pm
One year after the city’s $22 million referendum, the City Council approved the $452.7 million operating budget, a 4.6% increase over this year.

Drive-thru Raising Cane’s could be built near West Towne Mall

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 1:30pm
It would be the second Raising Cane’s location in Madison and the first with a drive-thru.

UW-Madison nursing dean steps down early for health reasons

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:45pm
Linda Scott, who has been dean for nearly a decade, originally announced she’d be leaving in June.

JFK's grandson Jack Schlossberg is running for a US House seat in New York (copy)

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:06pm
NEW YORK — John F. Kennedy’s grandson Jack Schlossberg is running for the U.S. House next year, announcing Tuesday that he’s seeking a congressional seat in New York City that will be vacated by longtime Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler.

Man arrested after gunshot sets off East Side apartment building sprinkler system

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 11:40am
No injuries were reported but there was significant water damage to the apartment complex.

Driver critically injured, passenger injured in semi rollover off Highway 151 near Mineral Point

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 11:25am
The southbound lanes of Highway 151 were blocked and detoured from shortly after midnight until 5:24 a.m., authorities reported.

See how your school scored on this year’s state report cards

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 10:07am
The reports are intended to show how schools are performing in terms of students’ achievement and progress toward high school graduation.

Photo of the day: Preparing to light the holidays

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 8:35am
Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.

Wisconsin Democrats say legislative majorities in reach next year

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 7:35am
In battleground Wisconsin, liberal optimism is particularly high in the state Senate, where Republicans hold 18 seats to Democrats’ 15.

UW-Madison debuts public policy major, seeks new home in Music Hall

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 5:55am
The La Follette School of Public Affairs hopes to renovate and move into the historic building, consolidating a program that is now spread across 26 buildings.

This tasty Epic Systems spinoff has nothing to do with medical software

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 5:50am
Fortune Favors continues to expand its candied pecan business and now has its own store in Downtown Madison.

How multiple Wisconsin football ties have aided Indiana's ascent

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 5:40am
Wisconsin and Indiana seem miles apart on the football field. But the Hoosiers' recent run of success has been propelled by former Badgers.

Child hit by Oregon school bus treated for minor injury

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 5:15am
The child was treated at the scene and the bus driver was cited for failure to yield.

Wisconsin men's basketball 7-footer's aggression leads to 2nd double-double in 3 games

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 5:03am
The junior has two double-doubles through three games, and the Badgers still think he can provide more.

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