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April 20, 1933 — October 14, 2025
Trump confirms the CIA is conducting covert operations inside Venezuela (Copy)
Trump said he's weighing land operations in the country. U.S. forces destroyed at least five alleged boats — four originating from Venezuela — killing 27 people.
Obituary index for Thur., Oct. 16
TODAY'S OBITUARIES
Where Madison area high school football teams stand in playoff hunt entering Week 9
Whether it's seeding or a spot in the playoffs, nearly every team is playing for something Friday night. Here's where teams find themselves heading into their regular-season finales.
Judge allows Wisconsin to seek documents, deposition in tampering lawsuit vs. Miami
The latest in Wisconsin's lawsuit claiming Miami interfered with cornerback Xavier Lucas' contracts with the Badgers: Miami and Lucas must produce documents.
Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules (copy)
The rules would leave journalists vulnerable to expulsion if they sought to report on information Hegseth did not approve for release.
Send us your questions about the John Nolen Drive reconstruction
The State Journal has tried to anticipate questions readers might have about the $42 million project. But we know you have more.
Plan delayed to add Ho-Chunk flagpole outside Madison City Hall
Separate flagpoles for the American and Ho-Chunk Nation flags at the Madison Municipal Building won’t be installed this year, as originally planned.
Supreme Court seems inclined to limit race-based districts under Voting Rights Act (copy)
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared ready to gut a key tool of the Voting Rights Act that helped root out racial discrimination in voting for more than a half century, a change that would boost Republican electoral…
DIGEST
Victim of fatal shooting identified
Wisconsin men's hockey, Minnesota State finally put connected history back on ice
The Badgers are coached by a former Mavericks coach. Minnesota State is coached by a former Wisconsin assistant. The teams meet Thursday and Friday.
Giant Northern California corn maze lets visitors enjoy getting lost
DIXON, Calif. — The owners of a giant Northern California corn maze once crowned the world’s largest want visitors to remember that there is fun in getting lost.
Fire in scooter’s lithium ion battery brings warning from Madison Fire Department
Fire crews were sent to the 1200 block of Lawrence Street on the South Side at 8:53 p.m. Monday and arrived at 8:59 p.m., the Madison Fire Department reported.
Here’s when the Union Terrace sunburst chairs are going away this year
Lovers of the popular Union Terrace hangout will have about two weeks before the chairs go into hibernation.
Community forum for Beloit police chief finalists set for Oct. 27
The community forum will be held at the Beloit Public Library at 6 p.m. on Oct. 27, and the forum also will be webcast for those who can’t be there in person.
El Rancho Breakfast and Tacos closes after 16 months, new place coming in
José Torres, who owned the East Johnson Street restaurant with his son, said the restaurant's closure wasn't just due to a lack of business, but also to some health problems he was having.
Authorities identify man shot to death on South Side on Thursday
The fatal shooting remains under investigation by Madison police and the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Here are the many things Madison libraries offer that aren't books
See what unexpected services the library offers.
Sun Prairie police arrest 2 in Sept. 23 armed robbery
The robbery occurred during a Sept. 23 meeting for a transaction arranged through a social media marketplace, Sun Prairie police reported.






