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Janesville police investigating active scene in city
The Janesville Police Department warned the public Sunday afternoon to avoid the 1100 block of Randall Avenue in the city.
Brewers' 5-game winning streak ends as rival Reds avoid sweep
Milwaukee won two of three from Cincinnati this weekend for its ninth straight series victory against the NL Central rivals but couldn't close things out Sunday.
Lifelong Learner: Adult students share tips for return to college
Students share practical tips for adult learners heading back to the classroom after summer break.
Why Grant DuBose’s breakthrough in Packers' preseason win came as no surprise to Jordan Love
The 2023 seventh-round pick not only led Green Bay in receptions, receiving yards and targets on Saturday, but his catches were big-time clutch plays.
Neenah man convicted in wrong-way drunken driving crash that killed 4 siblings
Scott Farmer, 48, of Neenah, is scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 22 for the quadruple fatal crash in Weyauwega on Dec. 16.
'Free Bird' wins this week's You Toon caption contest
Winning line from reader beats more than 50 entries.
Garden calendar | For the week of Aug. 11
Tips for your flowers, trees and shrubs.
OUR VIEW: How to pay college athletes: Give coaches less
The Wisconsin athletic department seems to have plenty of money to pay its student athletes, as a recent legal settlement may require.
Kelly Lecker: Madison-area teachers can get free subscriptions for their classrooms
The Wisconsin State Journal is providing digital subscriptions for Madison-area students and teachers through its News for Students program.
Hands on Wisconsin: Mayor threatens to the pull the plug on Goodman Pool if referendum fails
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is facing a more than $20 million budget shortfall. The city will likely place a referendum on the November ballot to ask for an increase in property taxes.
Dane County programs highlight challenges of subsidized driver instruction
Students in Operation Fresh Start's program face "significant life obstacles," contributing to its relatively low success rate, organizers say.
Dr. Zorba Paster: Reader seeks help for jaw pain at night
Would a custom-made mouth guard help?
Potty-mouthed ads are a bad look for U.S Sen. Tammy Baldwin -- Jim Suchomel
Will the "F" word be the next to appear in an ad for U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison?
Regina Vidaver right experience to lead Dane County -- Erik Paulson
I’m supporting Regina Vidaver for Dane County executive, and I hope you will, too.
Regina Vidaver brings critical skills to county executive job -- John Eich
I’m writing in support of Regina Vidaver as the next Dane County executive. As a colleague, I've witnessed her excellent leadership, pragmatic approach and dedication to public service.
Constitutional ballot measures are just a legislative power grab -- Darin Burleigh
There are some very good reasons to vote "no" on the two constitutional amendments Tuesday. Former Congressman Reid Ribble's column in last Sunday's Wisconsin State Journal, "Vote ‘yes’ on 2 ballot questions," is another.
Constitutional amendments fly in the face of common sense -- Sheila Young
Two questions on the back side of your ballot ask you to approve a change to the Wisconsin constitution that flies in the face of common sense by removing the governor’s ability to quickly distribute federal funds in times of…
Maia Pearson will make sure our public schools are funded -- Evan Bonsall
I am a public school teacher, and I am urging my neighbors in Madison, Monona and McFarland to vote for Maia Pearson for state Assembly on Aug. 13. Pearson is the pro-public schools candidate in District 78. Her top priority…
Randy Udell can help bring broadband to our Assembly district -- Mike Engelberger
A major primary election is coming up on Tuesday. Stoughton and surrounding areas, Fitchburg and part of McFarland have an important choice to make. With new maps, we have to pick our representative in the state Assembly for District 47.
Nasra Wehelie deserves your vote for state Assembly -- Susan Schmitz
Vote for Nasra Wehelie for state Assembly District 80.