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Obituary index for Thur., Oct. 10
SCHWINGLE, Conrad Joseph Jr., 88 Blue River
A rare comet brightens the night skies in October
NEW YORK — Prepare to spot a rare, bright comet.
'Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin' business contest names 4 finalists
The final round of voting opens at 8 a.m. Thursday.
14 games require subscriptions for Wisconsin men's basketball in 2024-25 season
The dreaded words Peacock and live-streaming subscriptions are increasing for those who want to watch the Badgers this season.
Rock Island camping closed after massive mice infestation at Wisconsin park
DNR wildlife experts have said that several climate factors might have contributed to the rodents' population boom.
Wisconsin Supreme Court wrestles with ‘absurd’ 400-year school funding veto
The Legislature intended to raise school funding for two years. Through a partial veto, Gov. Tony Evers extended that by 400 years.
Driver runs stop sign, dies in crash in village of Windsor
The driver who ran the stop sign had to be extricated from his vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Last taste of summer for southern Wisconsin before fall weather takes hold
Friday’s predicted high of 81 under mostly sunny skies will approach the record high for Oct. 11 of 84, set in 1928.
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.