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5 reasons Wisconsin tops the nation in fatal wrong-way crashes
Wisconsin led the nation in the percentage of fatal crashes involving wrong-way drivers from 2013 to 2022. Here's what's driving the problem.
Voters in 4 Dane County school districts rejected referendums April 2. What happens now?
"I think that people in the district, in McFarland are open to a referendum on a smaller scale," McFarland parent Matthew Schultz said.
Packers could add to wide receiver 'competition' in the 2024 NFL draft
Green Bay loaded up at the position with young talent last season, and struck gold. Here's how they may use a pick this season on a receiver.
Doulas helping Black births in Dane County, but infant mortality still high
ConnectRx Wisconsin screens pregnant women for socioeconomic needs — such as housing, food, transportation, mental health and employment — and links them with nonprofits that provide related services.
4 observations from Wisconsin football's 8th spring practice
A look at some young and new players trying to find their groove at Wisconsin spring practices.
3 things that stood out from Luke Fickell after Wisconsin football's 8th spring practice
Watch what Wisconsin's coach had to say about the quarterback competition, the transfer portal and updates on two Badgers.
5 Madison high girls track and field stars: April 17 edition
Here are five standout performances from the last week by boys track and field athletes.
5 Madison high boys track and field stars: April 17 edition
Here are five standout performances from the last week by boys track and field athletes.
Communities should work to improve their garage sales -- Rex Tilley
Every year at this time municipalities have their community garage sales.
Phil Hands' cartoon portrayed Donald Trump perfectly and succinctly -- Tom Arendt
A Phil Hands political cartoon in Saturday's Wisconsin State Journal defined Donald Trump perfectly.
UW system President Jay Rothman fiddles while Wisconsin's campuses burn -- John Finkler
Much like Nero and Rome centuries ago, while Universities of Wisconsin schools have been burning, UW system President Jay Rothman has been fiddling.
Brewers lose series for first time in 2024 season
The Padres got great starting pitching that allowed them to take an early lead as the Brewers' hot start is cooling off.
Former Wisconsin men's basketball forward to participate in professional showcase
Six other players from the Big Ten also will participate in the tournament.
Former Wisconsin men's hockey captain fired as Buffalo Sabres coach
It was a season of inconsistency for the former Wisconsin men's hockey national champ, who saw his time in Buffalo come to an end with a 122-125-27 record.
How Wisconsin ranks first in deadly, wrong-way crashes
The data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Wisconsin coasts while other states speed up efforts to curb wrong-way driving
Florida, Arizona and Iowa are among states noted for actions against wrong-way driving. A new handbook offers tips for Wisconsin and other states.
Wisconsin drunken driving laws near bottom among states
Wisconsin is the only state where a first offense for drunken driving is a civil infraction, not a crime, and can’t land a person in jail.
Patrick Miles elected to second term as chair of Dane County Board
Miles is among the longest-serving board members, having joined the board in 2006.
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram: Rethink how Wisconsin delivers school funds
Recent election results were split for school districts seeking voter approval for spending. The votes themselves are nothing new. School districts in Wisconsin have a longstanding habit of putting referendums before voters every couple years.
Shooting death last year at car dealership was self-defense, attorney tells jury
Jakira T. Anderson claims she was afraid of the man who had tried to remove her from the business after hours of arguing over her car.