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400-ton Downtown Madison apartment building begins slow trek to new location

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 8:28am
The building, built in 1914, is one of several that are being moved or razed to make way for a 12-story 232-unit apartment building.

Motorist arrested after several collisions, chase in Madison, police say

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 8:00am
An unnamed driver was arrested after they crashed their vehicle several times and lead officers on a chase early Thursday morning, according to the Madison Police Department.

Restaurant reviews: Back for seconds, a look at 4 recently reviewed spots

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 7:35am
Looking for restaurant ideas? Here are some options, based on recent Wisconsin State Journal reviews.

Tiny cars in Mazomanie back on display

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 7:10am
The 2018 flood severely damaged the Midwest Microcar Museum but it's now open only occasionally to showcases the unique vehicles in a former blacksmith shop.

Kelly Lecker: Expanded holiday paper will hit your doorstep July 3

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 7:00am
That Wednesday paper will include more stories and photos. And it will include puzzles and comics for both Wednesday, July 3 and Thursday, July 4.

Q&A with Joe Gothard: The Madison School District's new superintendent sits down for his first one-on-one interview

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 6:00am
"The Madison community, for decades, has been very supportive of the school district, and I don't want to take that for granted," Gothard said.

This small Wisconsin city is getting a flood of industry. Some residents are skeptical

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 5:55am
Jefferson officials applaud the influx of money and jobs, even as questions arise over the city's ability to support such major developments.

How Wisconsin volleyball found this 'under the radar' future Badgers middle

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 5:43am
This Wisconsin volleyball commit isn't a highly ranked recruit, but it didn't take the Badgers staff long to be impressed by her talents.

Open Jim: Which games will define the 2024 Wisconsin football season?

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 5:03am
BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers one of the questions from a reader in his mailbag.

Joe Biden and Tammy Baldwin can't be trusted with power -- Gary Schoppenhorst

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 5:00am
It’s political commercial season again, and the truth isn’t anywhere to be found from President Joe Biden, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, and their Democratic Party.

Small tax on millionaires could ensure free lunch to every child -- Felicia Dettmann

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 5:00am
As a teacher, I get the privilege of working with many students and families.

Eric Hovde is out of touch with regular people in Wisconsin -- Tammy Tollefson

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 5:00am
Who is Eric Hovde? He's been referred to by a Los Angeles Times columnist as an “Orange County banker,” yet he wants to convince Wisconsin voters he is one of us.

GOP should follow lead of Rebecca Kleefisch on election integrity -- Debbie Kinder

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 5:00am
I was delighted to find agreement with former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch's column last Sunday ,voicing her concern that trust in our elections is eroding. She offered assurance: "I can say that Wisconsin's elections are as secure as any state's."

Joe Biden's memory isn't as bad as Donald Trump's issues -- Kay Ziegahn

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 5:00am
Recently, I was traveling on a Sydney Harbour ferry in Australia when three young people speaking German sat in front of me. After a while, I spoke in German, asking them where in Germany they were from. Surprised, they replied…

President Joe Biden is the real tyrannical threat to our democracy -- Sallie Helmer

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 5:00am
President Joe Biden's Executive Order 14019 provides federal influence in state elections. Secretaries of state from nine states have joined legal action against the Biden administration.

Former conference foes join Wisconsin women's hockey via transfer portal

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 4:37am
The Badgers are getting players from Ohio State and Bemidji State to add to the 2024-25 roster.

Freddy Peralta dominant as Brewers win series against Angels

Wed, 06/19/2024 - 11:18pm
The right-hander struck out eight Wednesday night as Milwaukee won two of three in Anaheim.

'Top Chef: Wisconsin' crowns winner of season 21

Wed, 06/19/2024 - 9:35pm
The challenge for the finale was for the three finalists to make the best four-course meal of their lives.

Vote for shot clock in Wisconsin high school basketball close

Wed, 06/19/2024 - 7:49pm
There are 27 states that allow use of the shot clock in high school basketball games. Wisconsin voted against becoming No. 28.

Photos: Sun Prairie commemorates Juneteenth

Wed, 06/19/2024 - 7:20pm
Juneteenth, which became a federal holiday in 2021, marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed.

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