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2 seen fleeing after rollover crash just off Beltline near Todd Drive, Madison police say

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 11:05am
Police said the driver apparently took the turn on the Beltline frontage road too fast, lost control, struck multiple traffic signs and rolled.

Children in formerly redlined areas have increased asthma risk today, UW study says

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 10:03am
The study of children in Madison and six other cities found higher rates of asthma among children who live in areas graded low for home loans in the 1930s.

Hands on Wisconsin: "Policy specifics" are an excuse for busy undecided voters

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 9:40am
Political junkies pull their hair out when they hear that so many voters are still undecided. Many undecided voters have said they need to hear more policy specifics, especially from Vice President Kamala Harris, before they make a decision. In…

Man serving life for Alabama murder also sentenced in Wisconsin killing

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 7:10am
Caleb Anderson, 25, received his second life sentence on Monday in a Green Bay courtroom.

12-year-old wows crowd with his singing at Willy Street Fair

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 7:00am
Mane Thompson impressed the crowd at the Willy Street Fair on Sunday with his rendition of "Tennessee Whiskey."

UW-Madison slips slightly in annual Best Colleges ranking

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 6:55am
The university’s overall rank had been trending higher in recent years.

Madison police investigating death of man Downtown

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 6:50am
Several people in the area were interviewed during the investigation and it was determined there was no threat or danger to the public, Madison police said.

Draft Queen: An apple a day keeps the doctor away ... or something like that

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 6:45am
Cider is getting its own moment, and deservedly so.

Catering a visit to Wisconsin men's basketball recruits made easier by new hire. Here's how

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 6:37am
Seven recruits visited as the Badgers football team hosted Alabama. Here's how one of Greg Gard's newest hires handled his first big task.

Open Jim: Are Wisconsin football's Luke Fickell and Phil Longo on the same page?

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 6:23am
BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers a question from a reader in his mailbag.

Literacy Network and Omega School merger brings more opportunities for all, leaders say

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 5:55am
The two nonprofit organizations both have a long history of providing education opportunities to people around Dane County.

Will Sunday be the much-anticipated (Jordan) Love fest for Packers?

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 5:40am
Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur can't say for certain if his injured quarterback, who had a pregame workout Sunday, will be able to play this week against the Vikings.

5 Madison high school football stars from Week 5

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 5:37am
Balanced offensive performances through the air and on the ground fueled wins by area teams this week. Here are some notable performances from Week 5.

How Matt LaFleur and the Packers coaches got Malik Willis ready to succeed

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 5:35am
The backup quarterback has executed the coaches' past two game plans — wins over Indianapolis and Tennessee — almost to perfection.

Madison City Clerk mistakenly sent duplicate ballots to about 2,000 people for Nov. 5 election

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 5:30am
The duplicate ballots have barcodes that are identical, so even if someone were to submit two, only one could be counted.

Ep. 102 BadgerExtra podcast: How Wisconsin football can matchup with Southern Cal

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 5:25am
The Wisconsin football team will need to contain another high-octane offense this weekend, while the Badgers rushing attack may be needed to put a dent in the Trojans' armor.

Tom Still: Will AI improve our world, unravel it … or a little of both?

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 5:20am
Artificial intelligence is here, and we're adapting it much more quickly than some expected.

Postseason spending helps push Wisconsin's 2023-24 expenses past projections

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 5:03am
The Badgers spent 36% more than budgeted on competing in postseason play in 2023-24 and overall expenses were 2.5% higher than budgeted.

Presenting all sides is key to offering quality journalism -- Claude Smith

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 5:00am
I very much appreciate the Wisconsin State Journal feature that places opposing positions side by side on the Opinion page, recently offering two views of vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz. These are always well-written, reasoned and articulate.…

Superstar adds another honor as Wisconsin volleyball opens Big Ten play with ranked rivalry

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 5:27pm
Sarah Franklin was recognized for a week in which she set a program record. Here's where things stand for the Badgers as they open league play.

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