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Brewers fans hoping 'Uecker magic' will carry team to elusive October success
The Brewers will spend this weekend honoring Uecker, who died Jan. 16 at 90 after fighting small cell lung cancer, broadcast Brewers games for 54 years.
No injuries reported in Janesville home fire
Fire crews were sent to the home in the 1900 block of Rockport Road about 8:10 p.m. after the fire was reported, the Janesville Fire Department said.
Authorities identify man found dead in burning Rock County home
This incident remains under investigation by the Rock County Sheriff’s Office and the Rock County Medical Examiner’s Department.
Federal probe launched into delay on crash data
NEW YORK — Federal auto safety regulators are investigating why Tesla has repeatedly broken rules requiring it to quickly tell them about crashes involving its self-driving technology, a potentially significant development given the company's plans to put hundreds of thousands…
New logo, part of rebrand, draws ire
NEW YORK — Cracker Barrel is marching forward with an ongoing makeover. And to the dismay of some fans, the chain's new logo now ditches the barrel itself.
Madison administrator allowed to retire after repeated discipline
Byron Bishop, who previously served as the Department of Civil Rights’ equal opportunities division manager, was formally disciplined six prior times going back to March 2022.
Wisconsin court commissioner resigns after dispute over immigration warrant
The blowup in Peter Navis' courtroom comes after Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was charged with obstructing federal officers and attempting to hide a person to avoid arrest.
Portage Police rehires officer fired in 2023 over threatening comment
"I have had open and honest conversations with Ben and others in this community," Portage Police Chief Keith Klafke said. "I knew that I was going to face some opposition."
5 storylines to follow in Madison area girls volleyball this season
The Madison area went unrepresented at the state tournament for the first time since 2007 last year. Here are five things to know ahead of the 2025 season.
Blockchain belongs in Wisconsin’s future | Tiara Nicole
MILWAUKEE — As an artist and entrepreneur, I’m inspired by how blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies are reshaping the way creative people can express themselves, connect with their communities and earn sustainable income.
Strike at Madison Area Technical College was feared 50 years ago
This State Journal editorial ran on Aug. 22, 1975:
UW-Madison closes 2 libraries and limits hours amid budget cuts
The library closures are a result of a 7% budget cut UW-Madison officials directed departments to pursue for the next school year.
What's new at Camp Randall Stadium for Wisconsin football games in 2025
Hawkers are back inside Camp Randall Stadium as the Badgers try to ease congestion in concourses.
Wisconsin football pass catchers to know this season
BadgerExtra's breakdowns of Wisconsin football's roster continues with the receivers and tight ends. The Badgers are more versatile at receiver and will creatively get those players the ball.
Sun Prairie should insist on transparency for school investigation | Bill Lueders
The Aug. 19 State Journal story "Lawyer hired to conduct probe" explained that the Sun Prairie School District hired a Milwaukee-area attorney to investigate the district’s handling of a former employee now charged in sex crimes involving students. This news…
Donald Trump is benefiting from America's panic fatigue | George Savage
Everyone knows the Aesop fable about the boy who cries wolf. In it, a boy gets attention and plenty of would-be rescuers by crying “wolf” when no wolves are around. One day a wolf really is there. The boy cries…
Top in-state senior 'would have regretted it' if she passed on Wisconsin women's basketball
Honesty and shared values helped sway the Rice Lake senior to pick the Badgers, giving Wisconsin's 2026 recruit class a versatile, do-it-all scorer.
9 Madison area girls volleyball players to follow this season
From dominant outside hitters to a setter on track to break program records, here are 9 girls volleyball players to follow along with during the 2025 season.
Live scoreboard: Week 1 high school football scores
Follow along as the high school football season gets under way in the Madison area.
Jordan Love shares update on thumb after taking part in Packers' joint practice
Things got heated during a joint practice with the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, but even multiple fights couldn't overshadow the news surrounding Green Bay's starting quarterback.