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With more money coming to Madison schools from the state, taxpayers could get a break
It's estimated tax bills for an average Madison home will decrease by $200 in 2024. But tax bills will change again if voters approve two school district referendums in November.
New bridge, bike path should ease the ride from Madison's Far East Side to Downtown
The Autumn Ridge Path will go through Hiestand Park and Stein Avenue, cross Highway 30 and connect to Commercial Avenue near Ziegler Road and Sycamore Park.
Wisconsin biohealth industry named one of nation's elite tech hubs
A $49 million federal award should help the state's biohealth sector add up to 30,000 jobs in a decade, backers say.
Pressure's off for Wisconsin men's basketball commit who keeps improving
The 2025 guard has been committed to the Badgers for almost a year, and he continues to look like a centerpiece for their next recruiting class.
Meet the 2024 State Journal/WiscNews All-Area baseball teams
Here's a look at the honorees for this year's State Journal/WiscNews baseball All-Area team.
Tom Still: Solar, wind, nuclear: All of the above or other choices for energy transition?
It must be tough being an energy planner these days. Whether you’re working for a utility company, a public regulator or a private firm hoping to control costs by conserving electricity use, it must be confusing to follow the debate…
Sun Prairie East senior named 2024 State Journal/WiscNews baseball player of the year
A stellar performance on the mound and at the plate helped guide Sun Prairie East to the Division 1 baseball state title game.
Madison's plans for more density are out of control -- Tom Stark
Thank you to Cap Times publisher Paul Fanlund and former Madison Mayor Soglin for their insights on the warp speed bus rapid transit/population- density-push folly blasting across Madison.
IVF treatment was developed by an advocate of eugenics -- Patrick Hardyman
In his June 16 column, "We are witnessing a war on women," Eugene Robinson of The Washington Post calls those who oppose in vitro fertilization "zealots."
President Joe Biden is an honorable man who needs to retire -- Carol Phelps
Instead of wringing my hands over the recent presidential debate, or being shocked and discouraged that the candidate facing off against a self-centered conman is no longer up to the task of winning an election or governing for another four…
President Joe Biden will get over his cold, Donald Trump will always be unfit -- Sheila Plotkin
We watched two old men on the debate stage.
Downer in Denver as Brewers fall in extra innings
Milwaukee twice rallied from deficits in the opener of a four-game series with Colorado.
Steve Stricker misses out on four-hole playoff at U.S. Senior Open
The Madison resident and 2019 winner of the major golf tournament drops back on final day.
Leaking propane tank causes evacuations in Milton
No one was injured and the propane was safely transferred to another container.
Here's what we know about Wisconsin volleyball superstar's injury with Team USA
Team USA fell to host Dominican Republic in the gold medal match at the NORECA Pan Am Cup. Two Wisconsin Badgers played for the American team.
State Department of Transportation expects heavy traffic for holiday weekend
The DOT said in a news release that peak travel times are expected to be 2-7 p.m. Wednesday and 2-8 p.m. Sunday.
4 years in prison for high motorist who fatally struck 1999 Janesville crash victim
Nicole McDougal, a survivor of a 1999 crash that killed seven young door-to-door sales workers, died in a 2023 OWI hit-and-run on Madison's North Side.
For its first CEO, Madison Public Market taps former Indianapolis market director
The Madison Public Market is planned to open in late spring 2025, the foundation announced Monday.
Duck Donuts coming to Madison; where it's 'up to you to customize the donut'
Cassidy Funk, a company spokesperson, said it will be the first Duck Donuts in Wisconsin.
6 people killed in Necedah house fire Sunday morning
Fire Departments from Necedah and New Lisbon fought the blaze for about three hours. "Unfortunately, six family members perished as a result of the fire," the sheriff's office said.