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Voter ID can be barrier for Wisconsin's older citizens | Kathleen Fullin
Our state Legislature has placed another state constitutional amendment on the April 1 ballot. The amendment requires that citizens present a photo ID to vote.
Tip leads Monona police to hit-and-run arrest
The 2003 Chevrolet Suburban registered to the suspect was captured on surveillance footage hitting an unoccupied BMW SUV in a parking lot in the 6300 block of Monona Drive.
Candidate Q&A: Waunakee School Board (village of Waunakee)
Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The election is April 1.
Robin Pingeton hired as next Wisconsin women's basketball coach
The Badgers hired the former Missouri coach to succeed Marisa Moseley. Here's what to know about the ninth coach in program history.
Apartment, car damaged by gunshots on Southwest Side Monday night
No injuries were reported.
Shell casing found after gunshots reported on North Side
At about 12:20 p.m., officers were sent to an apartment complex in the 500 block of Northport Drive on reports of shots fired, Madison police reported.
Crawford leads Schimel in fundraising; outside spending narrows gap in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Crawford's haul is more than double the roughly $12 million raised so far by Schimel, who launched his campaign in November 2023.
Early voting and spending surge in key Wisconsin Supreme Court race
The election has morphed into a proxy battle over the nation’s politics, with Trump and Elon Musk supporting Brad Schimel, the Republican-backed candidate in a race that is officially nonpartisan.
Dodge County supervisor convicted of bringing gun to school calls it 'weaponized law enforcement'
The case against a Dodge County supervisor may be closed, but in a video he questions the intent of law enforcement when he was arrested and charged.
5 area school districts have referendums on the April 1 ballot; here's what they're asking
Among the goals are competitive wages and security upgrades.
Madison School District may start weighted grading to help top students compete
Students and parents pushed for the change in response to new state programs that award students with high GPAs guaranteed admissions to UW schools.
Madison early voting, absentee ballots could break numbers posted in 2023 election
Wisconsin voters are set to decide yet another nationally watched contest to decide the balance of power on the state Supreme Court.
Tom Still: Balls, strikes ... and data analytics: How tech comes to bat in Major League Basetball
Technology can enhance fan experience, analyze player performance and help ensure that those talented, well-paid athletes stay healthy.
9 area high school softball players to know for the 2025 season
An abundance of talent will return to the diamond this season. Here are nine players to watch as play commences soon for area teams.
7 high school girls lacrosse players to know this spring
The talent pool is strong again for high school girls lacrosse teams this spring. Here are seven players to know.
Devin Booker's clutch jumper with 2.4 seconds left lifts Suns over Bucks
Milwaukee's Brook Lopez missed a turnaround jumper at the buzzer that could have tied it, ending a frantic final stretch.
7 high school boys lacrosse players to know this spring
A pair of Division I commits highlight a deep pool of talented players in the Madison area this spring. Here are seven to know.
It's time to make daylight saving time permanent | Shirlee Lendved
It’s time to end the March madness—and the November madness. Now that we’ve switched back to daylight saving time, let’s never switch again.
Feathered Canadians flock across our border | Rex Tilley
Every year Canadians flock across our borders. Regardless of how wide or tall our walls are, they just disregard our immigration laws. They will gather in large groups and have their birthright babies. They use our natural resources and even…
Brad Schimel is the real 'catch and release' candidate | William Hartje
Wisconsin conservatives need to understand the concept of irony.