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Mount Horeb restaurant drama a factor in 107 State’s demise, owner says

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 1:00pm
After five years in business, 107 State plans to close it Thursday. There’ll be a limited menu.

Packers receiver says he plans to make his return to playing field vs. Steelers

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 12:53pm
Two weeks after returning to the practice field, the Green Bay receiver is ready to make his 2025 debut.

A Dane County judge spoke at Madison’s No Kings rally. What do the rules say?

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 12:25pm
Wisconsin’s judicial code says judges "shall refrain from inappropriate political activity." But Saturday’s No Kings rallies were not technically political party events.

Have you caved and turned on the heat yet?

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 12:12pm
Old Man Winter may not have put his feet on the ground quite yet, but he’s certainly been stirring in his icy quarters the last couple weeks, scattering fallen leaves with his glacial breath.

5 high school girls sports stars of the week: Oct. 22 edition

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 11:20am
This week's girls sports five stars feature cross country runners who excelled at their conference meets and two athletes who made their mark at the state tennis tournament.

5 high school girls volleyball stars of the week: Oct. 23 edition

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 11:03am
This week's 5 stars includes one of the top teams in the state. Vote for your favorite performance as the Supernova.

Firefighters respond to gas leak, rooftop fire at East side restaurant

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 10:35am
Construction workers in the area called 911 to report that a worker driving a lift truck had hit a ground-level gas meter at Qdoba around 12:51 p.m., according to a statement from Madison Fire spokesperson Cynthia Schuster.

Photo of the day: Wisconsin Science Festival

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 8:35am
Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.

Pentagon welcomes 'new' press

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 7:30am
Several conservative news outlets said Wednesday they had agreed to a new press policy rejected by virtually all legacy media organizations and will take their place in the Pentagon to cover Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the U.S. military.

Start your Halloween early with these 12 Madison-area events

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 7:30am
As our surroundings start resembling an autumn illustration by Beatrix Potter, people are clamoring for those cinnamon-stick and cider-scented activities. Here are 12 events fit for Peter Rabbit’s to-do list.

Restaurant review: The Walking Jerk is hidden, but worth seeking out

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 6:30am
Madison has a growing number of great vegan restaurants, including this one. Owner Daijah Wade makes this mostly takeout operation even more appealing.

Jay Rothman discusses the future of the remaining branch campuses

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 5:55am
The number of students at the UW system branch campuses offering classes on their campuses next year increased at three and fell at two.

Church says nearby development will block its solar panels, degrade building

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 5:45am
The church is asking the city to delay issuing a building permit for the 15-story student housing project until the dispute is resolved.

How Luke Fickell is handling players during Wisconsin's football's tumultuous stretch

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 5:37am
Badgers players give their thoughts on their coach's demeanor through a brutal stretch of losses and loud conversations about his job security.

Wisconsin men’s basketball roster analysis and predictions: Who is the Badgers’ 6th man?

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 5:03am
The Badgers will likely have some still-unproven talent contributing to the bench this season. Here's who BadgerExtra is predicting could emerge.

Greatest generation of World War II veterans were anti-fascists | Donald Foy

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 5:00am
“Antifa” is short for “anti-fascist.” My dad and uncles, and all the dads and uncles of my neighborhood pals, were once antifa. That label didn’t exist yet, but they were anti-fascists. They risked their lives to fight the fascist threat…

Wealthy coaches have no incentive to succeed | Loran Schulz

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 5:00am
Kudos to last Thursday's letter to the editor "Don't blame Fickell for broken college system."

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