Wisconsin State Journal

Wisconsin State Journal cartoonist Phil Hands draws Republican candidate for governor of Wisconsin, Tom Tiffany. While he may promise tax cuts, we can't trust him to defend our elections.

Former Republican Gov. Tommy Thompson sent a letter to the Board of Regents on Monday, the same day finalists for the president position made their first public pitch for the

More than 251,000 have cast in-person early absentee ballots as of Tuesday, which marks a nearly 57% increase from the roughly 160,000 early votes cast a week out from the Nov. 2022 election.

With Brewers-mania at a fever pitch in Wisconsin, the La Crosse Center will host a free watch party in the main arena Tuesday night. The doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Dane County is defending its title as the fastest-growing county in Wisconsin.

The economics of UW-Madison needing more dorm space to meet demand for on-campus housing and the financial reality of prime campus real estate "wasted" on a 70-bed, 40-year-old dorm seem

Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.

The Madison School Board approved $612 million in spending, amid a decline in state aid, surprise drop in enrollment and rising property taxes.

State wildlife officials estimate the population at nearly 24,500 animals, with the highest densities concentrated across northern counties.

Wealthy donors have doled out millions of dollars to Wisconsin’s two major political parties to support their preferred candidate in the battleground state’s open race for governor.

You may get an extra hour of sleep, but the end of daylight saving time remains one of the least popular weekends on the U.S. calendar.

Mike Krause, a former jail sergeant and gym owner, unexpectedly defeated Chris Weaver in the Republican primary for Monroe County Sheriff, leading to Revels’ decision to run as a write-in candidate amid controversy over Krause’s past statements and conduct.

Four players who have committed to the Badgers men's hockey team were included in a preliminary watch list for the 2027 NHL Draft.

An unselfish position change and big performances on the ground and through the air stood out in the opening round of the postseason. Vote for your favorite here.

Officers were called to the 100 block of South Pinckney Street just after 1:30 a.m. after multiple people reported a fight and gunfire, police reported.

Children’s Theater of Madison will stage Annie for the first time in its 60-year history, bringing together local youth performers and professional actors for the classic musical at Overture Center.

They’re among at least nine southern Wisconsin counties deciding how to respond to the 765,000-volt transmission line proposed for the region.

Park users can begin reserving space at Dane County Parks at 8 a.m. Monday.

Jaime Weber wasn’t sure about the name at first. Years later, she sees the connection, community and joy behind it as the Brewers make a World Series run.

Frustrated with diminishing opportunity and changing mores, they are abandoning the Republican coalition — or politics completely.

The 1.5-acre space will be at the center of the largest development in the city’s history.

From 2-0 to 10-0 in a flash. Milwaukee's bats erupted, and the Rays' championship hopes took a crushing blow.

Teams collecting frequent-flyer miles and losses make up a healthy chunk of this week’s list. Turns out conference realignment comes with baggage.

Brandon Woodruff allowed one run in the ninth inning, but the bigger story was simply seeing him back on a major league mound.

Robert Gasser allowed one hit over six scoreless innings, and the Brewers erupted for eight runs in the fifth to rout the host Rays.

Gilda’s Club is recovering after a June pipe burst caused around $100,000 in damages and rendered most of its bathrooms unusable.

In Josh Jacobs' return he showed flashes of greatness, but ultimately he still has to shake off the rust to make an impact on the Packers' offense.

The Badgers' star freshman continues to show out in an impressive first season in college.

Downtown Mainstreet Inc. could dissolve after almost five decades. The non-profit, which was first founded in 1977, will vote on Nov. 4.

A Hillsboro man was injured in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 82 near La Farge after attempting to avoid a deer. His vehicle left the road, flipped multiple times, and came to rest in a field. Emergency responders airlifted him to a hospital for treatment.

Sebastian Cheeks continued his special season Saturday against Southern Cal, a performance that earned him a weekly award from the Big Ten.

Thirteen hours of sleep. A little chess. Zero pressure. The Milwaukee Brewers first baseman seems to have this World Series thing figured out.

After the road loss to the Lions, the Packers have a short turnaround with Thursday's game against the Panthers. Here's who will be available heading into practice.

The Badgers dropped to their lowest ranked so far this season after a home split in the Week 9 AVCA poll.

The UW system’s three finalists vying for the presidential job touted their records of transparency and work with lawmakers at UW-Parkside on Monday.

Alex Giampietro wondered why Brewers fans didn’t have their own Cheesehead. Fifteen years later, his giant foam bottle cap is having its moment.

Milwaukee has a 2-0 World Series lead and no lineup changes. Tampa Bay is counting on three new starters to help turn things around.

A historic dry spell has devastated crops, disrupted grazing and pushed deer, foxes and coyotes closer to homes in search of sustenance.

Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell discussed the respect he has for Iowa, his team's improving run defense and more Monday. Here's what stood out.

The Badgers men's hockey team got a first-place vote in the USCHO.com rankings as they get ready to open the Big Ten schedule.

The Badgers are back on the ice Friday, carrying a No. 3 ranking they haven't played under in nearly three years.

UW-Madison’s poll lists five possible ice cream flavors to honor Francis Halzen, who won the Nobel Prize in physics Oct. 6.

The project has faced pushback from neighbors concerned about flooding, traffic and loss of neighborhood character.

"Star Trek" alum Walter Koenig has died at 90 years old. The actor, known for playing Russian navigator Pavel Chekov on the original sci-fi series, died Sunday surrounded by his daughter and niece at his home in Los Angeles, his representative confirmed Monday.

An estimated 3 million U.S. patients could benefit from the tests, which analyze patients’ blood for DNA found in their tumors.

Wisconsin's three hopefuls offer sharply different visions, including election administration changes, immigration policy advocacy and greater attention toward existing responsibilities.

Question: Why do jet aircraft wings bend upward at the end?

Luminous Shift by Jill Anholt Studios led the survey, with more than 38% of respondents choosing it as their favorite of four proposals.

Gilda’s Club is recovering after a June pipe burst caused around $100,000 in damages and rendered most of its bathrooms unusable.

Expanding the use of body cameras gained momentum after the fatal police shooting of Corey Ruiz in July and the mayor’s subsequent announcement that the technology would become a budget