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Vos recall group facing fines and a possible lawsuit for failing to report finances

Sun, 08/18/2024 - 6:00pm
UNION GROVE — State ethics officials have started assessing fines against a group that has failed to disclose financial information about its campaign to recall Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.

Colin Rea dominant on the mound as Brewers complete sweep

Sun, 08/18/2024 - 4:55pm
The right-hander tossed seven scoreless innings as Milwaukee blanked Cleveland in a matchup of division leaders at American Family Field.

Choose candidates who take climate change seriously -- Carol Steinhart

Sun, 08/18/2024 - 4:18pm
Thanks for publishing the Aug. 4 article "Wildfires are becoming bigger." America is burning -- longer and more fiercely. In the West, this is partly due to poor forest management, which can be remedied, and partly to climate change, which…

Do you love where you work? Nominate your business as a Top Workplace

Sun, 08/18/2024 - 10:00am
Seventy Madison-area workplaces received Top Workplace recognition in 2024.

Man faces OWI homicide charges for double fatal crash in Janesville, authorities say

Sun, 08/18/2024 - 8:05am
Koty M. Diaz, 32, allegedly failed to stop his vehicle at the red light on Delavan Drive and struck a vehicle traveling north on Beloit Avenue.

Lawlessness must be trampled out for South to prosper -- State Journal editorial from 150 years ago

Sun, 08/18/2024 - 8:00am
This State Journal editorial ran on Aug. 18, 1874, nine years after the Civil War ended:

Garden calendar | For the week of Aug. 18

Sun, 08/18/2024 - 8:00am
Tips for your flowers, trees and shrubs.

OUR VIEW: Shut down Wisconsin's 'Alcatraz' prisons in Waupun, Green Bay

Sun, 08/18/2024 - 6:40am
State leaders should build a modern facility for safety of guards and inmates

Hands on Wisconsin: Eric Hovde secures the Orange (county) vote

Sun, 08/18/2024 - 6:40am
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, is up for reelection this year, and is facing businessman Eric Hovde. Hovde has a home in California and was named one of Orange County's most important businesspeople. Baldwin has leaned into that point, calling…

WIAA boys state golf tournament returns to Madison in 2025

Sun, 08/18/2024 - 6:07am
A change in the American Family Insurance Championship location opened the way for the boys tournament to come back to this familiar area course.

3 Baraboo police officers under investigation for alleged affiliation with drug dealer

Sun, 08/18/2024 - 5:45am
The Baraboo Police Department is investigating three officers for alleged affiliations with a drug dealer.

Wisconsin delegates headed to DNC with newfound optimism behind Harris, Walz

Sun, 08/18/2024 - 5:45am
"It’s just a phenomenal time to be involved," one first-time delegate said."We have such a drastic change in not only the ticket, but also a change in the enthusiasm.”

State forfeited right to buy Veterans Museum property when it was late on rent payment, owners say

Sun, 08/18/2024 - 5:45am
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs wants to demolish the existing structure Downtown and build a new museum. The owners have a different vision for the site.

Dr. Zorba Paster: Intriguing study on fasting is worth a look

Sun, 08/18/2024 - 5:40am
For those with diabetes, it may be of interest.

7 area defensive football players to watch for in 2024

Sun, 08/18/2024 - 5:13am
Several area football teams have standout performances on all three levels of their defense. Here's 7 that'll cause havoc for opposing offenses this fall.

Hardworking immigrants contribute taxes for social programs -- Ilene Hagman

Sun, 08/18/2024 - 5:00am
Donald Trump is racist because he continuously says about undocumented immigrants: “They're bringing drugs. They're bringing crime. They're rapists.” More recently he said they were "poisoning the blood of our country.” M

True heroes don't brag about their military service -- Terrance Stewart

Sun, 08/18/2024 - 5:00am
We hear so much about what political candidates running for office did (or did not) do in military service to their country.

Fighting and scary budget games are my political pet peeves -- Thomas Miller

Sun, 08/18/2024 - 5:00am
I’ve got a couple of pet peeves, so please allow me to vent.

Kathleen Parker's mean column about Kamala Harris bordered on misogyny -- Sharon Kennellly

Sun, 08/18/2024 - 5:00am
I disagree with Kathleen Parker's unfortunate column last Sunday, "Harris is no Obama."

'Free' government services are funded by the taxpayers -- Mary Beth

Sun, 08/18/2024 - 5:00am
I would like all politicians to quit promoting "free" stuff, such as free health care, Medicare for all, free college, free child care and more.

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