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Wisconsin revenue secretary Peter Barca stepping down, considering bid for Congress

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 4:45pm
Barca, 68, told the Wisconsin State Journal Friday he is considering running for the congressional district currently held by U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville.

Next week 'critical' for Northland College's hopes to stay open

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 4:31pm
The Northland College Board of Trustees said there is a "long way to go" in the college's plea to raise $12 million by April 3 or risk closing.

Bald eagle dies after being shot in Dane County

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 4:19pm
The injured bird was initially reported by a Brooklyn landowner. Volunteers with Hoo's Woods Raptor Center, a nonprofit a Milton non-profit dedicated to rehabilitating raptor species, took the creature to the center for treatment. Less than 24 hours later, she…

Brewers open the season with a win over the Mets as tempers flare

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 3:57pm
Christian Yelich homered, Freddy Peralta pitched six splendid innings and the Brewers threw a one-hitter to beat the Mets in their contentious season opener Friday.

How it looked as Wisconsin men's hockey players arrived for NCAA game vs. Quinnipiac

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 3:03pm
Badgers goalie Kyle McClellan led the group of early arrivals at Amica Mutual Pavilion before the NCAA Tournament first-round game against Quinnipiac on Friday.

Hilldale Shopping Center is turning its former theater into restaurant, retail space

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 2:30pm
The project will complete this fall.

Tomah man injured jumping from window trying to elude police, authorities say

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 10:55am
The man was referred to the Monroe County District Attorney for possession of illegal drugs with intent to deliver.

Keep the weekend hopping with these Madison area events and entertainment

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 9:40am
Premieres by composer John Harbison, fun for the kids and more is in store.

Friends, family of Rockford murder victims mourn horrific loss

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 8:15am
"If you're from Rockford, getting knocked down is nothing new. But getting back up is nothing new either," Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara told the crowd at a vigil Thursday.

How Wisconsin men's basketball can fill roster with transfer portal, 2025 recruiting class

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 7:13am
Badgers basketball will have to reshuffle their roster with the transfer portal and an important recruiting class. Here's where things stand.

Meet the 2023-24 State Journal/WiscNews boys basketball All-Area team

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 6:37am
From dominant scorers to lockdown defenders and all-around stars, area boys basketball players demonstrated their talents this winter. Here are this year's All-Area honorees.

Dane County liberals can't even tolerate one conservative -- Mike Mietz

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 6:00am
Once upon a time the government was comprised of people who had distinct positions on policy and direction who compromised to make decisions to benefit the people who elected them.

Seth Schultz deserves election to Evansville School Board -- Douglas Q. Johnson

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 6:00am
I have known Seth Schultz since he was in grade school, and my four children attended Evansville public schools from kindergarten through high school.

Tell Wisconsin Republicans to jump in lake with Eric Hovde by voting 'no' -- Gaila Hagg Olsen

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 5:45am
Vote "no" Tuesday when the election ballot asks if you would like to amend the state constitution in regards to the voting process. The Republican-controlled Legislature is trying to sneak one by Gov. Tony Evers' veto pen.

3-star recruit from Middleton decommits from Wisconsin football for archrival

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 5:40am
Wisconsin football lost a local recruit to its border rival late Thursday night. Here's what we know.

Sun Prairie West junior is 2024 State Journal/WiscNews boys basketball Player of the Year

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 5:35am
The state's scoring leader put on a show, even when opposing coaches thought they defended him well.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's hockey's NCAA Tournament media session

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 6:17pm
The Badgers are facing a different atmosphere against Quinnipiac than in their last NCAA Tournament appearance. Here's more from Providence.

Madison fundraiser has goal of $4M to help trans, nonbinary people access health care

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 5:30pm
"Mercury & Jory's Third Annual TikTok-A-Thon for Trans Healthcare" will go from 2 p.m. to midnight Friday, Saturday and Sunday and be streamed on several social media platforms.

Suspect charged with murder, attempted murder in a series of stabbings in Rockford, Illinois

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 3:27pm
“Right now, we don’t have a clear motive as to what caused this individual to commit such a heinous crime.” Rockford Police Chief Carla Redd said.

Group seeking to recall Speaker Robin Vos launches second effort

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 2:32pm
An earlier attempt failed due to an apparent lack of valid signatures and allegations of fraud.

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