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Adams County officials declare deaths near Friendship a double homicide
Authorities found the bodies of Sharon K. Miller, known by family and friends as Sharon Miller-Robinson, 62, and her son, Jami L. Lumby, 37, at their property.
Why Wisconsin capped this successful coach's bonus payments at less than he earned
Badgers coaches earned more than $770,000 in bonuses during the 2023-24 school year. Here's the 14 who were added for spring sports.
Small ball in final inning enables Brewers to rally for win over Rockies
Milwaukee scored on a sacrifice fly and bases-loaded hit-by-pitch to knot the series with Colorado on Tuesday night.
Meet the 2024 State Journal/WiscNews All-Area softball teams
Southern Wisconsin was home to great softball this season. Meet our area all-stars.
Beloit police officer cleared in fatal shooting in May
Cole Gille, a six-year law enforcement veteran, killed Gregory W. Tracy, 54, of South Beloit, Illinois, at a home in the 2000 block of Frederick Street on May 16.
Traffic fatalities are up in Wisconsin but are down from pandemic era
Last year's fatal crashes cost $7.8 billion in lost productivity and other economic costs, and another $23.5 billion in quality-of-life costs such as shortened lifespans and pain.
Charity pays off mortgage of Sun Prairie firefighter who died in 2018 explosion
Cory Barr was killed in July 2018 in an explosion that leveled or severely damaged several businesses and homes in downtown Sun Prairie.
Madison VA Hospital clinic opens next week on East Side
It will be one of seven clinics attached to Madison's Veterans Hospital, including those in Baraboo, Beaver Dam and Janesville and on Madison's West Side.
President Joe Biden to return to Madison on Friday
President Joe Biden plans to return to Wisconsin this week with a stop in Madison on the heels of last week's debate with former President Donald Trump.
Wisconsin Supreme Court will consider whether 175-year-old law bans abortion
Abortion advocates stand an excellent chance of prevailing in two challenges that conservatives maintain bans abortion, given the high court's liberal tilt.
Warehouse on Madison's Southeast Side heavily damaged in fire
The warehouse is used to store boxes and plastic for the nearby Oakhouse Bakery, a worker said.
Wisconsin Technical College System names two presidential finalists
Morna Foy, who became president in 2012 and has spent 26 years of her career with the system, is retiring after a successor is named.
As neighboring states legalize pot, Wisconsin State Patrol arresting more people for possession
State troopers are arresting more people than ever before for simple marijuana possession even as arrests at the local level have fallen.
Universities of Wisconsin announces more leadership changes
The retirement of Sean Nelson and departure of Jeff Buhrandt means all three vice president positions will be filled with interim employees.
Dane County sees uptick in cases of whooping cough
The county has had 10 cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, since June 1 — more than in any entire year since 2019.
Maple Bluff eyes property tax referendum to close budget gap
The village of just over 1,400 follows Madison, Monona, Fitchburg and the village of Oregon in considering a referendum to raise property tax levy limits.
With more money coming to Madison schools from the state, taxpayers could get a break
It's estimated tax bills for an average Madison home will decrease by $200 in 2024. But tax bills will change again if voters approve two school district referendums in November.
New bridge, bike path should ease the ride from Madison's Far East Side to Downtown
The Autumn Ridge Path will go through Hiestand Park and Stein Avenue, cross Highway 30 and connect to Commercial Avenue near Ziegler Road and Sycamore Park.
Wisconsin biohealth industry named one of nation's elite tech hubs
A $49 million federal award should help the state's biohealth sector add up to 30,000 jobs in a decade, backers say.
Pressure's off for Wisconsin men's basketball commit who keeps improving
The 2025 guard has been committed to the Badgers for almost a year, and he continues to look like a centerpiece for their next recruiting class.






