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Madison referendums: Here's a quick explainer on how property taxes work
State law has caused property tax rates to fall in Madison, but booming home values have made what residents pay on their tax bill go up.
Gun found tucked in tree after report of La Follette High student with gun on school grounds
A 14-year-old boy was arrested after officers recovered a gun tucked in a tree in the 5300 block of Alder Drive, Madison police said.
Person rescued from burning apartment on East Side in critical condition
Two additional residents were displaced by the blaze and they are being helped by the Red Cross.
Polzin: Humbling loss to Nebraska leaves Wisconsin volleyball in soul-searching mode
Getting swept by the Cornhuskers was another sign that there's a gap between the Badgers and the best teams in the country. Is there time for them to close it?
5 die in fiery single-vehicle crash in town of Verona
The crash happened about 11:10 p.m. Friday when a vehicle heading north on Range Trail left the road, struck a tree and burst into flames, the Dane County Sheriff’s Office said.
Jim Steineke: Don't believe dangerous lie about election
We’re just days away from the 2024 elections and the lies that will be used to sow distrust in the outcome have started to seep through into the mainstream. In particular, one has started to take root here in Wisconsin.
Q&A with Superintendent Joe Gothard, as Madison's $607 million school referendum vote looms
'It is a large ask," Gothard acknowledged. And voters' worries that they can't afford higher property taxes? "That's real."
With new maps at play here's how the Wisconsin Legislature could look after the election
Democrats have a chance to carve into Republicans' lead in the Assembly. The Senate will be a heavier lift.
Wisconsin legislative races to watch on Election Day
In a close election, legislative control could be decided by a handful of districts where partisan advantages are narrow and political spending is high.
Mendota Marsh: Stressful election causes tummy trouble
Lewis Crane is dreading Tuesday's election while Oscar Fox suffers from tummy trouble in this week's Mendota Marsh.
We're bringing back Jumble
We’re thrilled today to announce the return of Jumble to the Wisconsin State Journal.
Lead vanishes quickly, Wisconsin men's hockey falls in overtime: 3 takeaways
The Badgers led for 31 seconds in the second period but Notre Dame found a quick response and Wisconsin didn't generate a third goal.
Wisconsin's most dominant team adds a new feat at Big Ten meet
Senior Bob Liking and the Badgers added to their impressive resumes at the Big Ten men's cross country meet.
Which bowl game will Wisconsin football play in? A look entering the final month of the regular season
The Badgers have five possible outcomes the rest of the season. Here's what each would mean for their bowl game projections.
3 things that stood out in Wisconsin volleyball's loss to archrival Nebraska
The Cornhuskers snapped an eight-match losing streak at the Field House as the Badgers missed a golden opportunity to earn a statement win and keep pace in the Big Ten.
William Douglas Baures
June 9, 1942—October 20, 2024
Virginia Pearl Bollenbeck
April 14, 1938—October 17, 2024
Verona football can't land knockout blow in second-round loss to Hartland Arrowhead
The Wildcats came up short of a second straight WIAA Division 1 state quarterfinals appearance in a heavyweight loss to the Warhawks.
How Waunakee shut out Middleton to reach the third round of the playoffs
The Warriors' defense forced four turnovers in the team's second-round playoff win over the Cardinals on Friday night.
Polzin: What I liked and didn't like from Wisconsin volleyball getting swept by Nebraska
The Badgers got swept by rival Nebraska for the first time since 2016.
