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My dream school': Waunakee defensive tackle commits to Wisconsin football

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 12:00am
Waunakee senior McCoy Smith has lived 20 minutes away from the University of Wisconsin his whole life.

Brewers manager backs Vitello, but says he couldn't take the same path

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 10:43pm
A National League rival has its new manager, and Pat Murphy believes in him. He just doesn't believe his career could have been successful the same way.

This Bucks guard won't play in the team's upcoming road games

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 7:33pm
The 6-foot-5 ball handler with high hopes sustained an injury during Wednesday's game.

My dream school': Waunakee defensive tackle commits to Wisconsin football

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 4:03pm
The Waunakee player accepted a preferred walk-on offer from the Badgers on Wednesday, taking the next step to making his dream come true.

Wall Street climbs to the cusp of records as oil prices jump

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 3:59pm
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks rose to the cusp of their records Thursday, as oil prices jumped after President Donald Trump announced “massive” new sanctions on Russia’s crude industry.

Wisconsin can't foot benefits costs if shutdown continues past Nov. 1, governor says

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 3:00pm
As the federal shutdown continues, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers told a La Crosse roundtable that the state can't pick up FoodShare costs, WIC or ACA credits past November.

Wisconsin hockey superfan known for leading crowd in cheers dies

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 2:23pm
Phil Dzick, "a fan in the truest meaning of the word," was known to Badgers hockey fans for organizing the "we want more" cheers after goals.

Mount Horeb restaurant drama a factor in 107 State’s demise, owner says

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 1:00pm
After five years in business, 107 State plans to close it Thursday. There’ll be a limited menu.

Mount Horeb restaurant drama a factor in 107 State’s demise, owner says

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 1:00pm
After five years in business, 107 State plans to close it Thursday. There’ll be a limited menu.

Packers receiver says he plans to make his return to playing field vs. Steelers

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 12:53pm
Two weeks after returning to the practice field, the Green Bay receiver is ready to make his 2025 debut.

A Dane County judge spoke at Madison’s No Kings rally. What do the rules say?

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 12:25pm
Wisconsin’s judicial code says judges "shall refrain from inappropriate political activity." But Saturday’s No Kings rallies were not technically political party events.

Have you caved and turned on the heat yet?

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 12:12pm
Old Man Winter may not have put his feet on the ground quite yet, but he’s certainly been stirring in his icy quarters the last couple weeks, scattering fallen leaves with his glacial breath.

5 high school girls sports stars of the week: Oct. 22 edition

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 11:20am
This week's girls sports five stars feature cross country runners who excelled at their conference meets and two athletes who made their mark at the state tennis tournament.

5 high school girls volleyball stars of the week: Oct. 23 edition

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 11:03am
This week's 5 stars includes one of the top teams in the state. Vote for your favorite performance as the Supernova.

Firefighters respond to gas leak, rooftop fire at East side restaurant

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 10:35am
Construction workers in the area called 911 to report that a worker driving a lift truck had hit a ground-level gas meter at Qdoba around 12:51 p.m., according to a statement from Madison Fire spokesperson Cynthia Schuster.

Photo of the day: Wisconsin Science Festival

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 8:35am
Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.

Pentagon welcomes 'new' press

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 7:30am
Several conservative news outlets said Wednesday they had agreed to a new press policy rejected by virtually all legacy media organizations and will take their place in the Pentagon to cover Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the U.S. military.

Start your Halloween early with these 12 Madison-area events

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 7:30am
As our surroundings start resembling an autumn illustration by Beatrix Potter, people are clamoring for those cinnamon-stick and cider-scented activities. Here are 12 events fit for Peter Rabbit’s to-do list.

Restaurant review: The Walking Jerk is hidden, but worth seeking out

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 6:30am
Madison has a growing number of great vegan restaurants, including this one. Owner Daijah Wade makes this mostly takeout operation even more appealing.

Jay Rothman discusses the future of the remaining branch campuses

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 5:55am
The number of students at the UW system branch campuses offering classes on their campuses next year increased at three and fell at two.

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