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Why are Madison teachers and administration sparring over staff changes?

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 12:05pm
Amid changes to school staffing that happen every year, the Madison teachers union is accusing the Madison School District of cutting teachers and school programming.

Madison spent over $300,000 on a West Side stormwater plan. Some neighbors aren't sold

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 11:40am
While it also serves as a park, the greenway is primarily meant to handle stormwater. Plans to remove invasive species and improve access has residents divided.

Report: UW-Madison DEI chief improperly authorized bonuses, raises and 'questionable' expenses

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 11:30am
Between 2022 and 2024, the department's budget increased by 59%, from $7.9 million to $12.6 million in 2024.

Candidate Q&A: Shorewood Hills village president

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 10:00am
Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The election is April 1.

Candidate Q&A: Cottage Grove Village Board

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 10:00am
Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The election is April 1.

Four Madison chefs will be featured in popular Dim Sum charity event

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 9:30am
The popular dim sum event will be hosted by Top Chef finalist Dan Jacobs on April 13 in Milwaukee.

Southwest Wisconsin under biggest severe weather threat Friday night, wind advisories likely Saturday

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 9:10am
The primary hazard with the storms is damaging wind gusts of 60 miles per hour or greater, though a brief, weak tornado or two is possible.

Michael Gableman given 'one more chance' to appear in disciplinary hearing

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 7:45am
“I’m not going to let this case dangle out there," said the referee overseeing the case, threatening to hold for former justice in contempt.

Person hospitalized after chemical spill in Waunakee

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 7:40am
The spill reported at 1:37 a.m. Friday in the 900 block of Uniek Drive is contained, but the public is asked to avoid the area as the cleanup continues.

Hands on Wisconsin: Twister of tariffs terrorizes Wisconsin's family farms

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 6:40am
Donald Trump is serious about imposing tariffs on foreign goods.

Sun Prairie police seek attempted homicide charge against man in girl’s shooting

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 6:20am
Sun Prairie police said Thursday they are seeking an attempted homicide charge against a man in the shooting of a girl on Sunday.

Man arrested in Oct. 25 shooting at West Towne Mall that injured person

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 6:10am
One person suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening in the shooting near the main entrance off Gammon Road.

See why they're saying 'yes to the dress' and getting huge discounts at East Towne Mall

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 5:45am
Moments to Cherish Brides in Verona has donated $150,000 worth of wedding gowns and other dresses to Agrace Hospice which opened on Thursday a pop-up store.

What to know about Wisconsin men's basketball's Big Ten Tournament 2nd round opponent, UCLA

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 5:37am
The Badgers suffered a loss in its trip to Los Angeles earlier this season, but have a chance at redemption in the conference tournament.

Former hotel bellhop pleads guilty to battery in Milwaukee man's death

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 5:10am
Prosecutors initially charged Herbert Williamson with being a party to felony murder in connection with the June 2024 death of D'Vontaye Mitchell outside the Milwaukee Hyatt.

How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin women's hockey NCAA Tournament game vs. Clarkson

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 5:03am
The Badgers and the Golden Knights play Saturday at LaBahn Arena with a spot in the Frozen Four on the line.

Health care ban won't help transgender children | Julie Reuss

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 5:00am
Assembly Bill 104 would explicitly ban health care for transgender minors by prohibiting medical providers from performing, facilitating, or even referring gender-related treatments. It threatens providers with license revocation and strips parents of the ability to seek care for their…

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin share same political values | John Senseman

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 5:00am
It is no wonder that President Donald Trump likes Russian leader Vladimir Putin so much. They both think alike.

Cutting waste is key, but Elon Musk's DOGE is reckless | Matthew Hora

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 5:00am
Eliminating wasteful government spending of taxpayer dollars is essential. Our current federal deficit of $840 billion is unsustainable and threatens our children's future.

Elon Musk is bigger threat to democracy than George Soros | Lisa Kass

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 5:00am
It’s quite amusing to hear Judge Brad Schimel complain about political contributions. It’s a contest between billionaire donors George Soros and Elon Musk.

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