Wisconsin State Journal Local News

BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski break down what Wisconsin football has to watch for against Iowa in its Big Ten West showdown on Saturday.

The Madison Public Market has become a money pit in the latest cartoon from Phil Hands.

"We think a new name, our new identity, reflects the collective role our 13 public universities play in the economic and social fabric of Wisconsin," System President Jay Rothman said.

The store's soft opening Saturday was met with eager crowds, oldies music and joyful chatter.

Test scores from the 2022-23 school year show about 40% of students in the state are proficient in math and English language arts.

Teachers, some of whom are teaching the largest classes they've ever had, worry that students aren't getting enough individual attention and help.

"There's potential out there, but it's going to be quite variable," said Joe Lauer, who studies corn and silage production at UW-Madison's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.

Packers field-tilting running back Aaron Jones sat out with injury against the Raiders and playing sparingly 11 days earlier against the Lions.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur revealed what he said to his team one day after Monday's 17-13 loss to the Raiders.

After the completion of multiple conference tournaments this past weekend there's a new No. 1 team. Here are the latest rankings.

Mexican beers are gaining in popularity.

"To sum up my views, there should be no effort to impeach Justice Protasiewicz on anything we know now," Prosser wrote to Vos.

Waupun Central Wisconsin Christian had a big win over Lodi to bump the Blue Devils out of the top 10 this week.

The city's Finance Committee shot down a plan to cut windows, garages and furnishings from the Public Market in a cost-cutting effort.

Waunakee extended its winning streak to eight and secured at least a share of a third straight Badger Large Conference title. Here are this week's rankings.

Big Top Events is asking Madison to increase the number of contractually allowed concerts at the venue from seven to up to 12 concerts next year.

Lauren Carlini and Dana Rettke played important roles in the U.S. qualifying for the 2024 Olympics. Both former Badgers greats aim to be part of the American team in Paris.

Enrollment in the Madison School District is 25,581 this year, an increase of more than 560 students from projections made in June.

A 43-year-old man with a handgun last week visited Gov. Tony Evers' office in Madison. After being arrested and posting bail, he later returned with an assault-style weapon.