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3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's exhibition win over UW-Platteville (copy)

Thu, 10/30/2025 - 12:00am
Despite a solid defensive performance, a lack of offense left the Division-III squad coached by Wisconsin coach Greg Gard’s brother, Jeff Gard, within striking distance much of the night.

Blue Jays-Dodgers World Series Game 5 (copy)

Thu, 10/30/2025 - 12:00am
LOS ANGELES — Trey Yesavage set a World Series rookie record with 12 strikeouts, and the Toronto Blue Jays opened Game 5 with back-to-back homers in a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday that moved them within…

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's exhibition win over UW-Platteville

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 9:11pm
Despite a solid defensive performance, a lack of offense left the Division-III squad coached by Wisconsin coach Greg Gard’s brother, Jeff Gard, within striking distance much of the night.

Your Views

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 6:55pm
Loss of local campus is major blow to community

In-state star with Wisconsin men's basketball offer commits to national power

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 6:13pm
The 2027 guard was offered by the Badgers following a gameday visit on Nov. 15, 2024.

DOWNTOWN DRESS-UP

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 6:02pm
Above: The Deibele family of Sun Prairie dresses as characters from Super Mario Bros. for Wednesday’s Downtown Madison Family Halloween along State Street. Parents Jennifer and Eric join their children, from left, 5-year-old twins Owen and Levi; Mabel, 3; Hudson,…

Trump's decision to send aircraft carrier to South America will leave Mideast and Europe with none (copy)

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 4:00pm
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s decision to shift the nation’s most advanced aircraft carrier to South America in his campaign against drug cartels pulled the ship out of the Mediterranean Sea at a time when a tenuous ceasefire between Israel…

Upscale tavern ready to open in former Touch of Ukraine space

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 3:55pm
Dinner entrées will include a half rack of ribs and whitefish stuffed with scallop mousse and served with red pepper Romesco sauce and at this time of year, a fall root vegetable medley.

An elephant family smashed pumpkins at the Oregon Zoo. But this baby just wanted to play ball

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 3:29pm
PORTLAND, Ore. — A baby elephant at the Oregon Zoo had more tricks than treats to show when handlers gave it a small pumpkin to play with during an annual fall event where giant elephants smash half-ton pumpkins.

Mother sentenced to 8 years in starving death of infant son

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 3:26pm
Two neglect reports were "screened out" — essentially, dismissed — according to a public summary of the county's response to the death.

Here's the weather forecast for prime Halloween trick-or-treat time

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 3:08pm
Your little ghosts and witches might be OK without a coat this year, if they head out early.

TRICK-OR-TREATING

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 2:12pm
Madison doesn’t set specific trick-or-treat times, but many area communities do. Unless otherwise noted, trick-or-treating is on Friday, Oct. 31.

DIGEST

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 1:52pm
Arrest made in 2024 fatal shooting

UW Health set a patient-care record in fiscal year 2025

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 11:57am
UW Health served about 4% more patients in fiscal 2025 compared to last year.

Man arrested for burglarizing same business for second time in October

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 11:25am
At about 2:25 a.m. Tuesday, officers were sent to the car dealership in the 1500 block of Stoughton Road after an alarm company received an alert for a glass break.

Driver faces OWI after crashing into scooter Downtown, sending operator to hospital

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 11:05am
The scooter operator lost consciousness and was taken to a local hospital with possible broken bones, Madison police reported.

Oak Park, Illinois commander selected as next Beloit police chief

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 10:05am
The city said in a statement that the Beloit Police and Fire Commission intends to select Commander Schonella Stewart as the next chief.

Authorities identify man who fired at Waushara County deputy, was shot by deputy and found dead in home

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 9:05am
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.

How much money are you spending on Halloween candy this year?

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 8:50am
Snickers, Starbursts, M&Ms and more? That adds up quickly.

Photo of the day: New spire nears completion

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 8:35am
Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.

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