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State Journal's parent company plans 'phased recovery' after cyberattack

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 5:30am
While the company has been able to print and deliver nearly all its papers, production of some weekly papers has been delayed.

Polzin: What I liked and didn't like from Wisconsin's win over Illinois

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 5:25am
Columnist Jim Polzin weighs in as the Badgers extend their winning streak to five games with an impressive performance at home.

Wisconsin men's basketball re-reveals another 'weapon' with an added component

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 5:25am
Steven Crowl has been able to play well without scoring for the Badgers. He showed the scoring against Illinois, which is just another way Wisconsin can beat teams.

5 things to know about the WIAA state boys swimming and diving championships

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 5:17am
Reigning champions Middleton and McFarland are back to defend their title, but there are countless other area swimmers eager to find their way to the podium. Here's what to know.

5 high school hockey stars of the week: Feb. 19 edition

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 5:03am
High-scoring performances capped the regular season for area high school boys and girls hockey teams. Vote for which of the five performances was most notable.

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany would raise drug prices by repealing Inflation Reduction Act | Thomas Wiensch

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 5:00am
U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua, must want seniors to pay more for their prescription medicines.

Republican Congress members aren't doing their job | Tim Thompson

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 5:00am
I would like to take exception to Sunday's letter to the editor "Democrats whine while Trump gets stuff done." It claimed Democrats are doing nothing but complaining. The letter states that U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Milwaukee, is doing nothing.

What caused Wisconsin Public Radio's 3½-hour disruption Tuesday?

Tue, 02/18/2025 - 12:15pm
Wisconsin Public Radio was off air in the Madison area from about 5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

2024 housing prices rose 8.8% in Wisconsin, 8% in Dane County, Realtors report says

Tue, 02/18/2025 - 11:30am
Statewide, housing affordability dropped 10% last year, according to the Wisconsin Realtors Association.

See 2025 election results for the Madison area as they come in

Tue, 02/18/2025 - 11:00am
Voters in the Madison area cast ballots on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, for local races. View the results here.

Wisconsin Supreme Court rules Republican had no right to bring lawsuit challenging mobile voting

Tue, 02/18/2025 - 8:32am
The lawsuit sought to ban the use of mobile voting vans in any future election in the presidential battleground state.

Dane County Humane Society seeks donations for orphaned bobcats

Tue, 02/18/2025 - 7:35am
The bobcats were dehydrated and malnourished when they were admitted as orphaned bobkittens a few days apart in August 2024.

Madison woman creates elaborate snow labyrinths that most people will never see

Tue, 02/18/2025 - 7:15am
"These pieces of art are like a gift for place, a place that I love," artist Anne Drehfal said, calling them "an offering" for the land.

Iowa County man drives into home; one person inside hurt

Tue, 02/18/2025 - 6:45am
The incident happened at Franklin Street and State Highway 39 in the town of Linden just after midnight.

Tom Still: NIH-funded research produces cures, treatments and jobs, even if it takes time

Tue, 02/18/2025 - 6:40am
From bipolar disorder to hepatitis, and from strokes to development of magnetic resonance imaging, research tied to NIH grants has changed life for millions of people over time. So why are some politicians clamoring to slash a part of the…

Bitter cold, but Madison schools to remain open

Tue, 02/18/2025 - 6:19am
The district let families know in an email at about 9:20 p.m. Monday that classes would go on as scheduled Tuesday.

Don't force Wisconsin schools to post 'In God We Trust' -- Ryan D. Jayne

Tue, 02/18/2025 - 6:00am
The Legislature must reject a recently introduced bill forcing all public buildings and public schools to post large “In God We Trust” signs — part of a Christian nationalist playbook.

'Bucky's mom' has been caring for UW-Madison's beloved mascot for 25 years

Tue, 02/18/2025 - 5:55am
Josette Jaucian has shepherded Bucky Badgers through occasional hijinks, countless pushups and, yes, even a few funerals.

Kohl Center court has a new sponsorship sticker for Wisconsin basketball games

Tue, 02/18/2025 - 5:37am
The Badgers want to increase revenue, and an ad on the basketball court is the latest addition.

How high school hockey goalies defend their blind spot behind the net

Tue, 02/18/2025 - 5:03am
Different strategies and short memories are necessary for netminders as they combat against players attacking from the portion of the ice they can't see.

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