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Madison advises caution for evening commute as rain and snow approach
The mixed precipitation as drivers head home from work or out for the evening may make roads slushy and slippery.
Get your money back: How SOS helps solve readers' phone bill disputes, flight credits and more
These and hundreds of other problems have been among those solved with the help of the Wisconsin State Journal's reader-assistance column, SOS.
3 fell through Lake Mendota ice, 1 got to shore, 2 rescued, authorities say
A University police dispatcher used cameras to locate the two who were rescued, police said.
Here are the 10 most competitive districts under Wisconsin's new legislative maps
Under Wisconsin's new maps, legislative control will likely be granted to the party that gets the most votes statewide. That's a significant shift from the status quo.
15 great ideas for your weekend in and around Madison
Try some dance, a dog show or a hula hoop show -- they're all happening this weekend.
Fire damages Fitchburg commercial building, authorities say
The origin and cause of the fire is under investigation, authorities reported.
Developing instead of transferring lands junior in Wisconsin men's basketball's rotation
It appeared the forward would have competition for the few minutes he gets in games. He stayed and developed to earn a larger share of minutes.
Shock upset doesn't shake Sun Prairie East/West senior's drive for state wrestling semifinals
A top-seeded upset didn't deter Sophia Bassino from punching her ticket back into the WIAA girls individual state wrestling semifinals.
Waunakee practice partners put skills in trenches to use in successful WIAA state wrestling debuts
Jackson Lenzendorf and McCoy Smith carried over their successes on the football field for the Warriors onto the mat on the opening day of the WIAA state wrestling tournament Thursday.
Mount Horeb boys basketball's victory leads prep stars of the night
The Vikings were hot from 3-point range in their home victory. Here's how other prep sports played out Thursday.
More than 18 years after assault, Minnesota man found guilty in Madison bike path rape
"The DNA says who did it," a prosecutor told the jury during closing arguments.
Madison police investigating after resident finds bullet hole in Southwest Side apartment
The resident told police he recalled hearing a disturbance and then later found the bullet hole in his ceiling while cleaning, Madison police said.
Convicted bank robber arrested after 2 more offenses in Madison and Fitchburg, police say
The suspect was identified and arrested after the Dane County Sheriff's Office found her driving in the town of Dunn and pursued her vehicle, police said.
Reedsburg senior keeps coach on toes with late win to reach WIAA Division 1 state semifinals
Jesus Gonzalez pulled out a late win when he needed it most Thursday night to punch his first-ever ticket to the 215-pound semifinals.
Middleton freshman 190-pounder's first day at state didn't go as planned
Freshman Reed Falk had a couple things go his way to get a wrestleback and will wrestle Friday morning.
Portage junior continues tough road into Division 2 state wrestling quarterfinals
A nagging injury and an early deficit couldn't keep Landon Heitmeier from advancing to the quarterfinals in his first WIAA state tournament appearance.
Practice partner's early exit powers Mount Horeb/Barneveld sophomore to Division 1 wrestling semis
Eli Leonard earned a pinfall victory in the Division 1 quarterfinals over South Milwaukee's Connor O'Donnell.
Choosing Packers’ new defensive coordinator was more about fit, less about Xs and Os
Coach Matt LaFleur talked about who he hired to oversee the Packers' defense.
Wisconsin Assembly approves constitutional amendment to limit governor's authority over federal funds
If the Senate votes in favor of the constitutional amendment in the coming weeks, the amendment will come before voters in the Aug. 9 primary.
Connections on Wisconsin football coaching staff lead to final assistant hire
An assistant will be in his first power conference coaching job, a source said, and he has a track record of improving his lines' pass-rushing ability quickly.