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What Packers' roster moves say about Jordan Love's availability against Lions

Sat, 11/02/2024 - 4:17pm
Green Bay showed its hand on Saturday as it set the final roster for Sunday's NFC North showdown at Lambeau Field. Here's what the move says about Love's injury status.

Harris and Trump are zeroing in on Sunbelt states as they embark on a final weekend push for votes (copy)

Sat, 11/02/2024 - 3:50pm
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump zeroed in on the Sun Belt on Saturday as they embarked on one last weekend quest to sway every undecided voter in the battleground states. The presidential candidates pitched rival…

Orphaned squirrel who became social media star euthanized after being seized from home (copy)

Sat, 11/02/2024 - 2:30pm
Peanut, whose owner runs an animal sanctuary, amassed tens of thousands of followers on Instagram, TikTok and other platforms.

Donald Trump wouldn't be a trustworthy wingman | Brig. Gen. Jerome Jones

Sat, 11/02/2024 - 11:34am
Trump wouldn’t be trustworthy wingman

'Wisconsin on the up': How ESPN's 'College GameDay' picked rivalry with Iowa

Sat, 11/02/2024 - 11:21am
Bowl eligibility is on the line for Wisconsin football as it visits the Hawkeyes. Here's how ESPN picked the game.

How to watch Wisconsin football at Iowa: Odds, prediction, storylines, more

Sat, 11/02/2024 - 10:05am
The Badgers have had their issues against mobile quarterbacks and a new Iowa starter poses a threat. Here's what to know and how to watch.

Therapy dogs provide companionship for Riverwood residents

Sat, 11/02/2024 - 9:40am
Therapy dogs are widely commissioned to provide friendship for seniors, and a retired nurse and current author who trains them visited Riverwood Senior Living in Wisconsin Dells on Monday to highlight their impact.

Madison referendums: Here's a quick explainer on how property taxes work

Sat, 11/02/2024 - 8:55am
State law has caused property tax rates to fall in Madison, but booming home values have made what residents pay on their tax bill go up.

Gun found tucked in tree after report of La Follette High student with gun on school grounds

Sat, 11/02/2024 - 8:25am
A 14-year-old boy was arrested after officers recovered a gun tucked in a tree in the 5300 block of Alder Drive, Madison police said.

Person rescued from burning apartment on East Side in critical condition

Sat, 11/02/2024 - 7:55am
Two additional residents were displaced by the blaze and they are being helped by the Red Cross.

Polzin: Humbling loss to Nebraska leaves Wisconsin volleyball in soul-searching mode

Sat, 11/02/2024 - 7:30am
Getting swept by the Cornhuskers was another sign that there's a gap between the Badgers and the best teams in the country. Is there time for them to close it?

5 die in fiery single-vehicle crash in town of Verona

Sat, 11/02/2024 - 7:25am
The crash happened about 11:10 p.m. Friday when a vehicle heading north on Range Trail left the road, struck a tree and burst into flames, the Dane County Sheriff’s Office said.

Jim Steineke: Don't believe dangerous lie about election

Sat, 11/02/2024 - 7:09am
We’re just days away from the 2024 elections and the lies that will be used to sow distrust in the outcome have started to seep through into the mainstream. In particular, one has started to take root here in Wisconsin.

Q&A with Superintendent Joe Gothard, as Madison's $607 million school referendum vote looms

Sat, 11/02/2024 - 6:55am
'It is a large ask," Gothard acknowledged. And voters' worries that they can't afford higher property taxes? "That's real."

With new maps at play here's how the Wisconsin Legislature could look after the election

Sat, 11/02/2024 - 6:50am
Democrats have a chance to carve into Republicans' lead in the Assembly. The Senate will be a heavier lift.

Wisconsin legislative races to watch on Election Day

Sat, 11/02/2024 - 6:45am
In a close election, legislative control could be decided by a handful of districts where partisan advantages are narrow and political spending is high.

Mendota Marsh: Stressful election causes tummy trouble

Sat, 11/02/2024 - 6:40am
Lewis Crane is dreading Tuesday's election while Oscar Fox suffers from tummy trouble in this week's Mendota Marsh.

We're bringing back Jumble

Sat, 11/02/2024 - 6:30am
We’re thrilled today to announce the return of Jumble to the Wisconsin State Journal.

Lead vanishes quickly, Wisconsin men's hockey falls in overtime: 3 takeaways

Sat, 11/02/2024 - 12:00am
The Badgers led for 31 seconds in the second period but Notre Dame found a quick response and Wisconsin didn't generate a third goal.

Wisconsin's most dominant team adds a new feat at Big Ten meet

Sat, 11/02/2024 - 12:00am
Senior Bob Liking and the Badgers added to their impressive resumes at the Big Ten men's cross country meet.

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