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Male, female who fled police found dead in rural Dane County home, authorities say

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 8:20am
The two deaths in Dane County may be connected to a suspicious death being investigated by the Dubuque County Sheriff's Office.

Nearly 40% of Wisconsin teachers leave profession after 6 years, new report finds

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 8:01am
Teachers listed personal reasons, compensation, work-life balance, leaving for another profession and workload as the top reasons for leaving the field.

Madison Muslims gather to celebrate the end of Ramadan

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 7:50am
"It is beautiful," Madison resident Sadia Hassan said. "To be Muslim is to endure."

This Division I football recruit equally frustrates Sun Prairie East baseball opponents

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 7:37am
The center fielder forces opposing hitters to return to the dugout like he does as a defensive back in football. Oh, and he's also set a Cardinals base-stealing record.

Wisconsin state tree to be planted on the U.S. Capitol grounds

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 7:25am
The sugar maple will be planted on April 17 to commemorate Wisconsin's 175th anniversary of statehood, which occurred on May 29, 2023.

Monona Terrace shines as Top Chef hits Madison. Here are 9 takeaways

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 6:55am
The fourth episode of "Top Chef: Wisconsin" had the contestants taking inspiration from the work of Wisconsin-born architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

Madison kicking off $300M Triangle redevelopment with a $50M first phase

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 6:50am
The Triangle, bounded by South Park and Regent streets and West Washington Avenue, was the core of the multiethnic Greenbush neighborhood that was razed in the 1960s.

Residents remember the long, troubled history of the Triangle

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 6:45am
More than 60 years have passed since the destruction of the old Triangle, also known as the Greenbush.

An attitude shift may be biggest key to a Packers win in Brazil

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 6:37am
Leaving the United States has been lamented by some within the Packers, whether when they went to London or ahead of their latest excursion against a marquee opponent.

Armed man arrested after domestic incident, stand-off in Janesville, police say

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 6:35am
A woman reported that her brother had threatened her with a gun she believed was a BB gun, but turned out to be a real gun, Janesville police said.

Update: Man dies from 'targeted' shooting on North Side, Madison police say

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 6:00am
The man died after being taken to a hospital following the shooting in the 1900 block of Northport Drive about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Madison police said.

It's National Pet Day, so here are cute pictures of our pets

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 5:45am
The State Journal Staff is sharing photos of their favorite creatures in celebration of National Pet Day.

Polzin: Here's why this Wisconsin linebacker didn't give up during his 1,060-day wait between games

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 5:37am
Aaron Witt was a rising talent on defense for the Badgers prior to a series of right foot injuries. Now he's healthy again and eager to make an impact.

Bucks lose Giannis for at least rest of regular season. Did they lose to the Magic?

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 5:35am
The Bucks announced Wednesday the two-time MVP would miss the final three games of the regular season, though his availability for the start of the playoffs remains uncertain.

With 6 votes separating candidates, recount is called in Dane County Board race

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 5:30am
The recount will begin at 9:15 a.m. in Room 354 of the City-County Building, 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., in Madison.

7½-year sentence given for 'act of terrorism' in firebombing office of abortion foe

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 5:30am
"The defense seems to treat this like it was an act of arson. It was not. It was an act of terrorism."

Effort to recall Robin Vos lacks enough signatures to force a vote, Wisconsin elections staff say

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 5:30am
A staff memo for the Wisconsin Elections Commission's Thursday meeting recommends the agency find the petition "insufficient regarding all three districts."

Madison could deliver $1 million to fix design problems stalling South Side grocery

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 5:30am
If city delivers needed funding, Maurer's Urban Market could open in late 2024 or early 2025 in a $42 million mixed-use project at 815 Cedar St. next to a Pick 'N Save.

Marshall man convicted of attempted homicide for shot fired at police officer

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 5:30am
The shooting occurred while police were trying to arrest the man after a shoplifting incident at a liquor store.

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