Marcus Chen

Burbach, Marie

Marie Burbach

Cooper, Judith

Judith Ann Cooper, age 84 of Portage Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 14th, 2026. She was born September 30th, 1942 in Mobile Alabama, the daughter of James Robert and Mary Nell Cooper.

Frazier, Patricia

Patricia L. "Pat" Frazier

Garvey, Elizabeth

Elizabeth "Betty" K. Miller Garvey

Geier, Thomas

Thomas (Tom) John Geier

Gmur, Jacob

Jacob John Gmur

Meyer, Charlotte

The world has lost a beautiful, vibrant Soul. Charlotte Meyer died on October 12, 2026 at UW Hospital, Madison, her partner and sister by her side. She was born on November 4, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to William and Anne…

Sailor, Mary

Mary Kay Sailor (Dix, Havel), age 87, passed away on October 24, 2026, in Colorado Springs, CO, after a courageous fight.

How these common crossword answers can help improve your solving game

No matter the size of the grid or difficulty level of the clues, crosswords tend to feature the same words over and over again — or should we say oft or anew?

Inaugural Keys to Kenosha event to kick off Nov. 7

50 doors in Kenosha to unique sites, government buildings and architectural sites will soon be unlocked to the public with the inaugural Keys to Kenosha event on Nov. 7.

Racine Unified School District school choice window open through Nov. 30

Enrollment is awarded based on a lottery and building capacity.

On Halloween, a Christmas lights tradition, smaller but brighter, returns to University Avenue

Around 30 volunteers helped string up lights, continuing what is now a 31-year tradition.

The pause on utility cutoffs begins Nov. 1: Here’s what you need to know

As the leaves turn and temperatures drop, families in Brookfield brace for the winter months ahead. For many, the prospect of heating bills can be daunting, especially for those struggling to make ends meet. This year, however, a vital safety net is in place: the annual winter moratorium on utility...

Hands-on activities aim to inspire next generation of maritime workers

Students watched as pink flesh flew when a pipe dropped onto “Jeff.”

$2 for Arts: Leaders look for added support across Wisconsin

State arts leaders are pushing for an increase in arts funding to $2 per capita, hoping the post-election landscape will prove more favorable to change.

Central Wisconsin Christian girls volleyball books first trip to state tournament

Central Wisconsin Christian girls volleyball defeats Argyle to advance to its first state tournament.

Junior powers Verona girls volleyball back to state in sectional final sweep

The Wildcats rallied behind a dominant performance from their junior outside hitter, pulling away from DeForest to clinch a return trip to state.

Madison West senior earns Division 1 podium finish after offseason health scare

The Regents standout continues to overcome a Graves' disease diagnosis with a first-career trip to the podium at the WIAA state cross country championships.

Slow start dooms Reedsburg football in playoff loss to New Berlin Eisenhower

A pair of deep first-quarter touchdown passes set the wheels in motion for New Berlin Eisenhower, which toppled Reedsburg in a second-round game Saturday.

Wildcats senior rises at right moment to send Verona boys soccer to state

One late corner kick changed everything as No. 2 seed Verona edged top-seeded DeForest in a Division 1 sectional final Saturday.

French bulldog stolen from North Side Madison apartment during burglary

The dog, named Fatty, is 8 months old, weighs about 20 pounds and was wearing a black harness and blue bone-shaped name tag on the day he was stolen

Week 9 looks like college football’s calm before the storm. Don’t believe it

The World’s Largest Cocktail Party — possibly still outdoor depending on the viability of opening the roof — will be at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta instead of Jacksonville.

Scheel, Douglas

Douglas Scheel

Readers begin giving to this year’s Empty Stocking Club

Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to children in families in need in the greater Madison area.

Depth unlocks fresh lineup possibilities

Off-ball wings have provided a necessary scoring punch for the University of Wisconsin men's basketball team in recent years.

WR's return speaks volumes

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Waunakee keeps on rolling

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2 ways to destroy your kid

I teach adults to teach kids to be better people for a living. As a lifelong educator of both kids and adults, I've learned that the human brain has trouble being taught what not to do. That's why every week…

Good balance can be affected by your vision

Dear Heloise: I learned during post surgery physical therapy that balance is highly affected by vision. Therapy exercises that were done with closed eyes were significantly affected. I highly agree on using some form of light when walking at night…

GOVERNOR'S MANSION

Monona Grove rides 'sense of urgency' past Marshfield in Division 2 playoff battle

Monona Grove football defeated Marshfield on Friday night to advance to the third round of playoffs for the second straight year.

Tonjanita Johnson tapped to lead Wisconsin's 13 public universities

Johnson will start as president of the Universities of Wisconsin early next year. She comes from the University of Alabama System.

Tonhanita Johnson to lead Wisconsin's 13 public universities

Johnson will start as president of the Universities of Wisconsin early next year. She comes from the University of Alabama System.

Wisconsin celebrates the World Series champion Milwaukee Brewers

Fans flooded the streets of Milwaukee and the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on Friday to celebrate with the Brewers.

WNBA's original dynasty rebuilt: Houston Comets face 'mad sprint' to 2027 return

The WNBA Board of Governors approved the sale of the Connecticut Sun to a company led by Houston Rockets owner Tilman J. Fertitta in May.

The best used cars, according to Edmunds

Edmunds reports the best used cars include models like the Honda Civic, Kia K5, and Toyota Sienna, offering budget-friendly options with great features.

Letter | For safety's sake, legalize and regulate cannabis

Dear Editor: State Sen. LaTonya Johnson is right. It’s high time lawmakers enact legislation regulating the adult-use marijuana market (“Republicans had eight years to regulate THC, but did nothing,” Oct. 28).

Between the Notes: Yasmin Levy sings the sadness others hide

After 25 years of performing, Yasmin Levy has landed where many artists spend whole careers trying to get. She’s free to be exactly who she is.

UW Board of Regents picks Alabama System administrator Tonja Johnson as next Universities of Wisconsin president

The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents on Friday unanimously selected Tonjanita “Tonja” L. Johnson, a senior administrator at the University of Alabama System, as the next president of Wisconsin’s public university system. Johnson, 57, has served since 2019 as senior vice chancellor for...

Former Miss America to have a street named after her in her hometown

As the sun dipped below the horizon in Brookfield, the excitement was palpable. Residents gathered in anticipation, eager to witness a moment that would forever mark their community's history. Former Miss America Madison Marsh Morris, a beloved daughter of Brookfield, stood proudly at the podium,...