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Here’s what to know about the upcoming state Supreme Court election

Sun, 12/14/2025 - 7:00am
Regardless of who wins in April, liberal justices will continue to hold the court majority for the next two years.

Garden calendar: For the week of Dec. 14

Sun, 12/14/2025 - 7:00am
Tips for your flowers, plants, trees and shrubs.

Dr. Zorba Paster: Nasal spray can help against COVID

Sun, 12/14/2025 - 7:00am
A fascinating study out of Germany deserves attention.

Santas brave bitter cold to bike through Madison once again

Sun, 12/14/2025 - 5:55am
The Wisconsin Bike Federation’s annual Santa Cycle Rampage, a favorite among downtown gawkers, has rolled through Madison once again. The event started in Milwaukee around 25 years ago, and Madison’s spin-off has been gaining steady momentum over the last few…

Empty Stocking Club gives 10,000 toys to families who need them

Sun, 12/14/2025 - 5:44am
Recipients of toys at the Toy Depot said the event ensures they have nice toys to give their children for the holidays.

Bucks' effort shows promise, begs question of where heart was before

Sun, 12/14/2025 - 5:37am
Milwaukee played one of its best games of the season on Thursday after a long break. The team simply played hard, and wants to make that a consistent trait.

High standards are a must for hiring Dane County sheriff's deputies | Sheriff Kalvin Barrett

Sun, 12/14/2025 - 5:00am
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office will continue to maintain the highest standards in our hiring practices. Doing otherwise is irresponsible and jeopardizes public safety.

2026 Wisconsin football schedule won't be as brutal as 2025 | Dennis Harkins

Sun, 12/14/2025 - 5:00am
Here is my “glass is two-thirds full of eggnog” 2026 prediction for Wisconsin football. The Badgers will finish 6-3 in the Big Ten, 8-4 overall. Here is why:

Wisconsin State Journal delivery driver goes above and beyond | Tim Eisele

Sun, 12/14/2025 - 5:00am
As a longtime subscriber to the Wisconsin State Journal, I need to thank all of the local newspaper delivery people who get our morning newspaper to us each day. Especially, we want to thank our local person, Bud McDonald, who…

Donald Trump's Cabinet is filled with lame action figures | Paul Mickey

Sun, 12/14/2025 - 5:00am
Just in time to add to your holiday shopping list is the new line of presidential Cabinet action figures.

Democrats' answer is always spending more of other people's money | David J. Rizzo

Sun, 12/14/2025 - 5:00am
Ask a Democrat to solve a problem, and their answer is invariably to spend more money.

U.S. Supreme Court has been coopted by ideologues | Sean Kennedy

Sun, 12/14/2025 - 5:00am
I had always suspected that the conservative justices on the Supreme Court were thinly veiled ideologues. But their slavish devotion to the doctrine of a unitary executive exposes them for who and what they truly are: rapacious partisans.

Donald Trump's plans for Ukraine is gift to Putin | Jeffrey Posluszny

Sun, 12/14/2025 - 5:00am
President Donald Trump is the last person who should be negotiating a peace deal “for” Ukraine.

Wisconsin volleyball outside hitter ready to provide boost in Elite Eight vs. Texas

Sun, 12/14/2025 - 4:03am
The redshirt sophomore didn't have the best stats against Stanford but knows she can give the Badgers just what they need.

Another Packers running back's status is uncertain for Sunday's game

Sat, 12/13/2025 - 5:57pm
The team's second-leading back joined Josh Jacobs on the injury report, with both players' availability in question in an important contest against the Denver Broncos.

Mom gives birth inside a robotaxi

Sat, 12/13/2025 - 12:30pm
SAN FRANCISCO — Self-driving Waymo taxis have gone viral for negative reasons, including the death of a beloved San Francisco bodega cat and an illegal U-turn in front of police who were unable to issue a ticket to a nonexistent…

Brewers sign former Detroit outfielder to 1-year deal

Sat, 12/13/2025 - 11:43am
Baddoo agreed Thursday to a contract that pays $1.25 million while in the major leagues with the defending division winners and $845,000 while in the minors.

Cashier, 88, overwhelmed by $1.7M gift

Sat, 12/13/2025 - 10:30am
BRIGHTON, Mich. — Ed Bambas will soon ring up his last can of corn.

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