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Hatchet, landscaping shears involved in drug deal gone bad on North Side, Madison police say

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 12:40pm
The fight started in the 2400 block of Calypso Road when one man agreed to sell the other man drugs, but instead they were stolen, Madison police said.

Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan calls on Biden to drop presidential campaign

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 12:04pm
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, a consistent champion for President Joe Biden's administration, has joined the growing chorus of Democratic lawmakers calling on the 81-year-old president to abandon his presidential run against former President Donald Trump.

Looking for something that 'says Madison'? Here are some top options and where to find them

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 11:45am
We asked local businesses for the best to pack in your suitcase.

Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Milwaukee on Tuesday

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 11:34am
Harris' planned visit to Wisconsin comes as a growing number of Democratic lawmakers call on President Joe Biden to step down from his presidential campaign.

Check with your airline on outage impact, Dane County Regional Airport says

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 11:20am
“It's a really widespread issue that doesn't have a consistent impact across the board,” Dane County Regional Airport spokesperson Michael Riechers told the State Journal

Wisconsin State Journal | Madison Media Partners staff

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 10:03am
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City signs off on design for Essen Haus block redevelopment Downtown

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 8:05am
A developer plans to raze the corner of East Wilson and South Blair streets Downtown, except the historic Hotel Ruby Marie, for apartments and a hotel.

Dane County Humane Society completes its one-stop-shop for raptor rehabilitation

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 8:00am
After less than a year of construction, the wildlife rehabilitation center officially opened its newest addition, a flight pen where injured snowy owls, eagles and other big birds will be treated and released.

From tiny Plain to a European opera house

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 7:10am
Watch for Joshua Sanders' versatility at Opera in the Park this Saturday.

Open Jim: How much credit does Pat Murphy deserve for the Milwaukee Brewers’ offensive surge

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 6:37am
State Journal columnist Jim Polzin answers a question from a reader in his regular mailbag.

4 questions facing the Packers safeties, which includes a revamped starting pair

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 6:13am
The Packers paid big money to a player they believe is an up-and-coming star to anchor their back line. But is it enough for a young core?

Charity game an element of normalcy for Madison native in turbulent hockey offseason

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 5:13am
The former Badgers player is preparing to join a new team for his 20th NHL season, but returns to town for a matter close to his heart.

Politics needs to take the climate crisis seriously -- Nathan Dombeck

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 5:00am
Enough of the ageist jokes and armchair neurology evaluations of mental fitness. Enough with the personal attacks on hair color and mispronunciation of words. Enough with the inflammatory rhetoric spewing from both sides of the political aisle.

Assassination attempt should prompt more gun control -- Paul Mickey

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 5:00am
The one thing that doesn’t seem to be getting that much attention following the attempt on former President Donald Trump's life was that the shooter, once again, used an assault rifle.

Kathleen Parker's column about Biden's 'woman problem' was surprisingly sexist -- Nancy Gray

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 5:00am
I found Kathleen Parker's July 9 column, "Biden has a woman problem — or two," offensive.

Unpopular Supreme Court cases feature sound legal reasoning -- Wayne Shockley

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 5:00am
In all the discussion of the recent Supreme Court decisions, I have noticed a consistent attitude of the critics. They don’t like the practical results of many decisions, but seldom look at the legal reasoning for those decisions.

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin isn't progressive on F-35s or PFAS pollution -- Steven Klafka

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 5:00am
During the upcoming election, many Democratic voters will need to hold their noses and cover their ears to reelect U.S Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison.

Don't compare Donald Trump to Theodore Roosevelt -- Dave Searles

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 5:00am
After the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the Republican strategy is that Trump is going to run a Teddy Roosevelt-style campaign, according to a Republican strategist on NBC’s "Meet the Press."

Wisconsin GOP delegates praise Trump's acceptance speech in Milwaukee

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 12:03am
Delegates cited the more measured and personal tone, at least early in the speech. Democrats noted Trump quickly returned to airing old grudges.

Texan RNC delegates staying in Madison: 'Really nice experience' in a 'beautiful city'

Thu, 07/18/2024 - 7:00pm
Although Milwaukee is hosting the Republican National Convention, many delegates are staying overnight in Madison.

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