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Madison school referendums could increase property tax bills by $1,300 by 2028
If both measures pass, tax bills for residents could increase by $1,376 by 2028.
Old Sauk Road development approved by Plan Commission despite local pushback
The redevelopment of the Essen Haus block and rezoning for Occupy Madison's third tiny house village also cleared the commission.
Wisconsin hockey teams to play at Wrigley Field next season, sources say
Outdoor games are returning for the Badgers centered around the NHL Winter Classic at the home of the Chicago Cubs.
Tom Still: Just catching up — follow-ups on past columns and news
Updates on Microsoft and Wisconsin, Wisconsin Innovation Fund and more.
Donald Trump is teaching our children bad behavior -- Judith Landsman
I failed my class, but it's because the teacher is conflicted and corrupt.
Limiting alcohol licenses will benefit Madison community -- Alexander Natanson
A Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce official suggested in a recent State Journal article that limiting the density of alcohol outlets in Madison is a "solution in search of a problem." But substantial evidence points to the real and pressing…
Madison cleanup crews deserve praise after windstorms -- Tom Balistreri
I would like to publicly thank the dedicated workers of the city of Madison for their extraordinary efforts in cleaning up the debris left by the severe storms we recently experienced here.
Colin Rea shines in his longest outing since 2016 as Brewers defeat Blue Jays
The right-hander allowed one run in seven innings, and the Brewers offense hit two home runs Monday against Toronto.
'Something you dream of': Senior's walk-off sends Sun Prairie East baseball to state semifinal
The senior ace got it down on the mound and at the plate to continue the rich history of Cardinals baseball for another game.
8 Wisconsin legislative races to watch this November
New legislative maps could bring Wisconsin some of the closest Assembly and Senate races the state has seen in a while.
Bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission unanimously chooses Democrat as chair
The same Democrat who led the Wisconsin Elections Commission during the contested 2020 presidential election will be back in the helm in the swing state this year.
With new maps, Wisconsin Democrats put candidates in every state Senate race for first time in decades
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has put more than 120 candidates — the most by the party since 2011 — into 97 of the state Assembly's 99 races this fall.
Wisconsin's new maps leave sitting lawmakers paired with colleagues, running unopposed in some races
New maps signed into law earlier this year by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers drew incumbent lawmakers into the same district in 15 Assembly districts and six Senate districts.
Madison had 3 shooting incidents over the weekend, including one that injured 12
Madison police say an estimated 250 people — including high school students — were on a Downtown rooftop when a shooting there injured at least 12 people.
No sitting lawmakers running in more than two dozen Wisconsin legislative races this fall
With lawmakers across Wisconsin drawn into new legislative districts, more than a dozen elected officials have opted out of running again this fall.
International forward signs with Wisconsin men’s basketball
Badgers coach Greg Gard alluded to an increased emphasis on international recruiting, and that paid off with new signee Monday.
Wisconsin football dips into rivals' state and lands commitment from 3-star tight end
The Badgers went into the Circle City to add a target for the Air Raid offense. Here's what we know.
UW cancer center is broadening its search for researchers
A cancer research program for students underrepresented in the medical field is being offered for college students for the first time.
Driver who went 100 mph on Beltline was ‘showing them how fast the car was,’ Monona police say
The driver and a passenger who had a warrant out for their arrest were arrested and jailed, while the other passenger was released, Monona police said.
3 hospitalized after intoxicated driver crashes UTV in Lafayette County, authorities say
The UTV driver, Jamie L. Hille, 50, of Mineral Point, faces a tentative charge of OWI (first offense) causing bodily injury.