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Poll: How would you grade Wisconsin football's performance vs. No. 1 Ohio State

Sat, 10/18/2025 - 5:45pm
The No. 1 Buckeyes experienced little resistance in their trip to Camp Randall. What did you make of Wisconsin's efforts in the loss?

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin women's hockey's trophy-clinching win over Union

Sat, 10/18/2025 - 5:23pm
Lacey Eden scored twice as the Badgers won the first trophy in play this season by beating Union in the Ice Breaker Tournament. An injury clouded the day, however.

Which Madison teams made the high school football playoffs and where they're headed

Sat, 10/18/2025 - 1:27pm
Waunakee and Madison Edgewood headline a deep group of area qualifiers looking to make their way to Camp Randall Stadium. Here’s who made it into the postseason.

Injury report plus how to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin football vs. Ohio State

Sat, 10/18/2025 - 12:37pm
Everything you need to know to prepare yourself for the Badgers' Week 7 game against Ohio State.

Wisconsin farmers push for open markets amid higher costs from tariffs

Sat, 10/18/2025 - 9:30am
Farmers in rural Wisconsin are struggling to keep up with rising costs due to tariffs as the trade war continues, while commodity prices decline.

Deeply held faith is unfashionable but still burns brightly | Zeeshan Virk

Sat, 10/18/2025 - 9:30am
In an age of cynicism, when skepticism passes for wisdom, faith flickers like a fragile flame.

Wisconsin farmers push for open markets amid higher costs from tariffs

Sat, 10/18/2025 - 9:30am
Farmers in rural Wisconsin are struggling to keep up with rising costs due to tariffs as the trade war continues, while commodity prices decline.

People must stand up to king Trump the terrible | Martin Preizler

Sat, 10/18/2025 - 9:00am
It’s nearing the end of king wannabe Donald Trump's first year in office for his second term. Daily reports detail his revengeful rampage to destroy everything blocking his lust for power and control of our lives.

Photo of the day: Finicky fountain

Sat, 10/18/2025 - 8:35am
Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.

Ancient Roman artifact found

Sat, 10/18/2025 - 8:00am
NEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans family cleaning up their overgrown backyard made an extremely unusual find: Under the weeds was a mysterious marble tablet with Latin characters that included the phrase “spirits of the dead.”

Compromises is needed to secure lasting peace for Palestinians | J. Denny Weaver

Sat, 10/18/2025 - 8:00am
Acceptance of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel and the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners are welcome steps. However, this is not yet peace or justice for Palestinians.

Donald Trump's actions don't deserve the Nobel Peace Prize | Lisa Kass

Sat, 10/18/2025 - 8:00am
To those who are pushing for President Donald Trump to win the Nobel Peace Prize, a little history behind the prize is needed. Alfred Nobel invented dynamite for construction projects. When he realized how his invention was being used for…

UW-Parkside team recognized for life-saving efforts

Sat, 10/18/2025 - 6:18am
RACINE — When a university soccer official collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest during a match last month, University of Wisconsin-Parkside player Jamie LeComte stopped the game to call for help, saying his “instincts took over.” “I saw him go down…

Thanks to professional staff at UW Health East Madison Hospital | Sarah Seifert

Sat, 10/18/2025 - 6:00am
Thank you very much to the nurses, staff and surgical teams at UW Health East Madison Hospital for your care, kindness and professionalism when I had to undergo emergency surgery while on vacation.

We're losing our native prairies. Thousands of volunteers are working to keep them alive

Sat, 10/18/2025 - 5:55am
Volunteers have been dirtying their hands for the purpose of land restoration. They lace their boots to walk over landscapes formerly trampled by Bison, trying to keep what little prairie land is left.

Brewers outclassed by big-money Dodgers as rousing season ends with NLCS sweep

Sat, 10/18/2025 - 5:40am
Milwaukee and its $124.8 million payroll mustered only four runs in a four-game NLCS sweep by Los Angeles and its $509.5 million payroll and luxury tax.

The champion Dodgers are dominating October again. There's much more behind their success than money

Sat, 10/18/2025 - 5:35am
Los Angeles has a strong top-to-bottom organization, starting with player development and scouting. And the team's vast resources can cover up mistakes.

Wisconsin men's hockey senior reestablishes himself 'where I get my success'

Sat, 10/18/2025 - 5:35am
Simon Tassy was plagued by injuries as a junior but his positioning for Badgers goals against Minnesota State show he's closer to the player he wants to be.

Congress has abdicated too much power to the president | Wayne Shockley

Sat, 10/18/2025 - 5:30am
President Donald Trump’s abuses of power have become so numerous and so varied, it’s hard to know where to start. Yet he, or someone like him, was a dictator waiting to happen.

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