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Russ Castronovo: What I learned from teaching UW students about JD Vance’s book

Sat, 07/20/2024 - 7:00am
Hundreds of copies of JD Vance’s book, “Hillbilly Elegy,” sat in stacks during fall 2017 at the Memorial Library and the student union on the UW-Madison campus. They were freely available to anyone who asked.

Hands on Wisconsin: When will we get better presidential candidates?

Sat, 07/20/2024 - 6:40am
President Joe Biden has been giving more interviews and press conferences since his disastrous debate performance last month, but he still gives rambling and incoherent answers to questions and isn't instilling confidence that he is up to the job.

US journalist convicted of spying

Sat, 07/20/2024 - 5:45am
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Star setter was 'nervous' knowing US Olympic volleyball fate was 'out of my hands'

Sat, 07/20/2024 - 5:37am
After being left off the team for the Tokyo Olympics, Lauren Carlini had to be patient to learn if she'd be going to Paris.

4 questions facing Packers special teams unit looking to rebound under new rules

Sat, 07/20/2024 - 5:35am
From a kicking competition to new challenges on kickoff returns, Green Bay's special teams units have questions to answer when training camp kicks off Monday with the first full-squad practice.

Rep. Derrick Van Orden expands fundraising lead over Dem challengers in 3rd Congressional race

Sat, 07/20/2024 - 5:30am
Rebecca Cooke has outraised the other two Democrats, doubling their combined funding, with the primary set for Aug. 13.

Fire destroys shed, barn at UW-Madison ag research station in Verona

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 8:30pm
Spontaneous combustion can occur when oily fabrics, such as rags and other cloth materials, are stored in bundles.

Political bobbleheads get the nod of approval from visitors to the RNC

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 5:20pm
The political figures and their bobbleheads became the center of attention at downtown Milwaukee’s National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum during the 2024 Republican National Convention, where Trump accepted his nomination for president.

Candidate Q&A: 47th Assembly District (Democratic primary)

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 12:50pm
Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The primary is Aug. 13.

Hatchet, landscaping shears involved in drug deal gone bad on North Side, Madison police say

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 12:40pm
The fight started in the 2400 block of Calypso Road when one man agreed to sell the other man drugs, but instead they were stolen, Madison police said.

Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan calls on Biden to drop presidential campaign

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 12:04pm
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, a consistent champion for President Joe Biden's administration, has joined the growing chorus of Democratic lawmakers calling on the 81-year-old president to abandon his presidential run against former President Donald Trump.

Looking for something that 'says Madison'? Here are some top options and where to find them

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 11:45am
We asked local businesses for the best to pack in your suitcase.

Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Milwaukee on Tuesday

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 11:34am
Harris' planned visit to Wisconsin comes as a growing number of Democratic lawmakers call on President Joe Biden to step down from his presidential campaign.

Check with your airline on outage impact, Dane County Regional Airport says

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 11:20am
“It's a really widespread issue that doesn't have a consistent impact across the board,” Dane County Regional Airport spokesperson Michael Riechers told the State Journal

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Fri, 07/19/2024 - 10:03am
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City signs off on design for Essen Haus block redevelopment Downtown

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 8:05am
A developer plans to raze the corner of East Wilson and South Blair streets Downtown, except the historic Hotel Ruby Marie, for apartments and a hotel.

Dane County Humane Society completes its one-stop-shop for raptor rehabilitation

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 8:00am
After less than a year of construction, the wildlife rehabilitation center officially opened its newest addition, a flight pen where injured snowy owls, eagles and other big birds will be treated and released.

From tiny Plain to a European opera house

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 7:10am
Watch for Joshua Sanders' versatility at Opera in the Park this Saturday.

Open Jim: How much credit does Pat Murphy deserve for the Milwaukee Brewers’ offensive surge

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 6:37am
State Journal columnist Jim Polzin answers a question from a reader in his regular mailbag.

4 questions facing the Packers safeties, which includes a revamped starting pair

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 6:13am
The Packers paid big money to a player they believe is an up-and-coming star to anchor their back line. But is it enough for a young core?

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