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City makes more changes to controversial draft West Area Plan

Fri, 05/03/2024 - 6:00am
The proposed changes include a lower-density land use designation for the Hill Farms Pool and removing proactive zoning proposals for two other areas.

Polzin: Mission for joy led to breakthrough for Wisconsin football receiver

Fri, 05/03/2024 - 5:37am
Teammates were surprised to learn Will Pauling was struggling to get acclimated to Wisconsin despite his performance, familiarity with coaches and being closer to home.

5 things we learned from Wisconsin football's spring practices

Fri, 05/03/2024 - 5:13am
From a quarterback battle that's not quite done and how the makeover of the Badgers' linebackers may impact the defense, here's a look at what we learned from spring practices.

American presidents can't be above the law -- Bill Dagnon

Fri, 05/03/2024 - 5:00am
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers claimed to the U.S. Supreme Court that Trump has immunity for all acts he conducted in office.

Campus protesters should try to understand both sides -- Lisa Kass

Fri, 05/03/2024 - 5:00am
To all the campus protesters, let’s make this movement a teachable moment. Within your encampment, ask each other the following questions:

Tropical cyclones show devastation of climate change -- Bruce Beck

Fri, 05/03/2024 - 5:00am
Back in March 2023, the State Journal carried an Associated Press story about Tropical Cyclone Freddy's devastation along the eastern coasts of Africa.

Students describe Mount Horeb school shooting: 'I just ran'

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 11:00pm
Gavin Reynolds was eating lunch in the cafeteria Wednesday when he saw his eighth-grade classmate bang on the window with the butt of a gun.

Bucks see another disappointing season end in first round as Pacers pull away in Game 6

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 9:13pm
Indiana won its first playoff series in a decade by dispatching a Milwaukee team that saw one star return and another remain out. Here's how Game 6 unfolded.

'Reserve judgement': Mount Horeb Superintendent calls for respect of family after shooting

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 2:52pm
"There’s a family that’s hurting right now," Superintendent Steve Salerno said after police shot and killed an armed student outside a middle school.

Investigation: Former UW Police chief had relationship with employee, violated policies

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 2:15pm
A 32-page report released Thursday detailed several allegations against Kristen Roman, who resigned in February amid the investigation.

Conservative group sues Wisconsin's top election official for access to voter list

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 1:52pm
The lawsuit is part of a growing push by conservative groups seeking to gain easier access to voter rolls in several states.

Former Wisconsin women's hockey forward commits to WCHA rival out of transfer portal

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 1:33pm
One of the three Badgers women's hockey players to enter the transfer portal has signed with a new team.

Why Luke Fickell feels 'much better' about Wisconsin football after spring practices

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 1:11pm
Wisconsin's football coach saw some necessary changes to his team over the past several weeks. Here are the areas he highlighted Thursday after spring practices ended.

Mount Horeb police chief: Please do not spread rumors about school shooting

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 12:32pm
"This community has been nothing short of amazing. ... The show of support from businesses, other agencies, and the community at large has been beyond humbling," Doug Vierck said.

Live on King, Downtown Madison concert series, canceled this summer

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 12:32pm
The cancellation is due to production logistics and sourcing, the event organizer said on social media.

UW-Madison's Odyssey Project truly is the start of an adventure, graduates say

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 11:40am
"I'm glad that it kind of put a little pinch in my butt to go for what I want to do," said Aleesha Flowers, who graduated Wednesday from UW-Madison's Odyssey Project.

Update: UW-Madison chancellor promises no police intervention until next meeting with protest leaders

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 11:31am
A UW police spokesperson could not speak to law enforcement plans regarding the newly pitched tents, which protesters began pitching after police retreated Wednesday.

Wing transferring to Wisconsin men's basketball from SEC program

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 11:05am
The Badgers added a third transfer in five days with a wing who was previously committed elsewhere.

School shooting update: Mount Horeb to gather for 'community cohesion' Thursday

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 10:43am
The school district is providing time for students, families, staff and community members to come together, with resources and a brief activity planned.

Wisconsin volleyball has new radio home as part of rights deals covering 6 Badgers teams

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 10:39am
A new player emerged in winning radio rights for Badgers games. Here's where events will be on the air starting in the 2024-25 season.

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