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Mineral Point man dies when he can’t escape burning car after crash
A Mineral Point man died when he couldn’t escape a burning car after a crash on Thursday night, the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Chazen showcases local influence in newly acquired photos
The museum has just acquired 28 photos taken by acclaimed photographer and Irving Penn, who rose in the artistic ranks as one of Vogue’s best photographers for nearly three decades. The collection comes courtesy of the Irving Penn Foundation, a…
MMoCA is debuting a ground floor restaurant, with chef 'who is a bit of a star'
The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art is putting a restaurant, with a large bar, where its elegant gift shop used to be.
Man arrested after attacking, robbing acquaintance Downtown
The man was arrested and jailed on tentative charges of strong-arm robbery, battery, and disorderly conduct, Madison police said.
Advocates raise alarms after Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan found guilty of obstruction
A coalition of 13 advocacy groups said “higher courts must carefully review the serious constitutional questions this case raises about due process, judicial authority, and federal overreach.”
Madison police investigating spree of theft from auto cases on Far East Side
The spree involved at least three vehicles in the Door Creek Neighborhood that were left unlocked and parked in home driveways, Madison police said.
Photo of the day: Las Posadas celebration
Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.
Woman sitting in car on East Side robbed by gunman
No injuries were reported, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is continuing.
The community made sure 10,000 children will have a joyful holiday
Empty Stocking Club is able to help families thanks to the community's support.
Wisconsin State Journal readers have given more than $273,000 for the Empty Stocking Club
Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to children in families in need in the greater Madison area.
UW Health aims to grow living organ donors list by 20% in 2 years
The Living Donor Initiative will create educational materials and include face-to-face discussions across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
Students show us what empathy looks like with Helping Hands
Students wrote letters about someone they knew who could use some help, and Helping Hands selected 32 letters and sent the monetary gift to the recipients.
Madison may push the pause button on new data center developments
As neighboring communities consider expanding the seemingly ever expanding technology, Madison’s mayor wants to take time update the city’s zoning laws to deal with data with any new data centers.
Giannis Antetokounmpo says focus on health, not rumors about his future
The speculation regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future has picked up as the Bucks have struggled through the last month, during which he has mostly been out injured.
A Merry Mendota Marsh Christmas
It’s Christmas in Mendota Marsh. Lewis Crane asks Oscar Fox to put out milk and cookies for Santa, but Oscar has another treat in mind. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Polzin: Why this Wisconsin volleyball team was so easy to admire — even in defeat
Kelly Sheffield's Badgers took us on a ride that ended too soon. How they handled that heartbreaking finale was just as impressive as any of their big wins.
'I ain't gonna be perfect': Wisconsin men's basketball junior ready for opportunity to rebound
John Blackwell is often the biggest critic of himself. So, after a rough night against Nebraska, he's using perhaps his worst game at Wisconsin as a lesson to build from.
Thanks for article about Madison's dedicated snow plow operators | Elaine Smith
I appreciated Chris Rickert's article "Common questions about plowing the city’s streets." It featured questions and answers about Madison's snowplowing procedures.
Memorial High School's orchestra concert was high quality | Erin McGrath
I had the pleasure of attending the Madison Memorial High School Orchestra concert last week. The students played interesting pieces well and sounded great. The symphony pieces at the end were impressive.
5 high school boys stars of the week: Dec. 19 edition
High-scoring stretches on the ice and dominant unbeaten runs on the mat highlighted last week’s area performances. Vote for what you think is the most impressive.






