UW-Platteville ‘Boo-U’ branch campus closure stirs grief in Baraboo, Sauk County
UW-Platteville’s Baraboo Sauk County campus opened in 1968. Now the two-year campus is shuttering May 22 due to low enrollment.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Sauk County Sheriff’s Office releases names of suspect, victim in deadly shooting
The Sauk County Sheriff’s Office named both the suspect and victim in a deadly shooting at a Baraboo nature preserve.
May 11, 2026Open source
Man arrested after fatal shooting in Baraboo
One person was arrested on Friday following a shooting death in Baraboo, the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office stated.
May 9, 2026Open source
Man in custody after woman slain near Baraboo
BARABOO — A man is in the Sauk County Jail, suspected of killing a woman near Baraboo on Friday.
May 9, 2026Open source
Baraboo artists want to lease branch campus’ fine arts building
Baraboo Arts Collective, a collection of arts groups, wants to lease the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts facility on the soon-to-be-vacant campus.
May 4, 2026Open source
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Sauk County Sheriff’s Office identifies victim, alleged assailant in Friday murder
The Sauk County Sheriff’s Office did not specify the relationship between Susan Paul, 80, of Prairie du Sac, and George Paul, also 80 and from Prairie du Sac.
May 11, 2026Open source
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Green Bay Packers’ Josh Jacobs released from jail as prosecutors weigh filing domestic abuse charges
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was released from a Wisconsin jail while authorities further investigate allegations of domestic abuse.
May 27, 2026Open source
Star NFL running back Josh Jacobs arrested on domestic violence charges Green Bay Packers running back Josh...
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested Tuesday in Wisconsin on domestic violence charges, officials said.
May 27, 2026Open source
Packers Football Outreach Camp visits Sullivan Elementary students
NFL Play 60 program brings drills and relay races to Green Bay East High School
May 15, 2026Open source
Luke Combs kicks off back-to-back concerts at Lambeau Field
Luke Combs brings ‘My Kinda Saturday Night’ tour to Green Bay for back-to-back shows
May 15, 2026Open source
Green Bay Police and Fire Commission names two finalists for metro fire chief
Commission President Rod Goldhahn said the commission reviewed nearly 30 candidates from across the nation.
May 12, 2026Open source
Wisconsin State Patrol arrests man for 11th OWI offense in Columbia County
The Wisconsin State Patrol arrested a Winnebago man for allegedly driving under the influence, 11th offense.
May 11, 2026Open source
Woodland Avenue house destroyed in fire
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May 10, 2026Open source
Two Illinois residents arrested in Winnebago County following multi-county police pursuit
Two Illinois residents were arrested following a multi-county police pursuit that began in Fond du Lac County and ended in Winnebago County.
May 9, 2026Open source
Beagles rescued from Wisconsin research facility arrive in Akron
Fifteen beagles rescued from a Wisconsin facility that bred dogs for biomedical research arrived at One of a Kind Pet Rescue in Akron late Thursday night.
May 9, 2026Open source
Mothers in Wisconsin and Denmark face vastly different childcare realities
Policymakers could set mothers up for success, rather than test their grit, debt tolerance and willingness to worry about care.
May 8, 2026Open source
African native Marabou stork spotted in northeast Wisconsin
The Marabou stork was first spotted in Wisconsin on Tuesday in Fond du Lac and has since been seen in the Green Bay, Appleton and Sheboygan areas. It appears...
May 8, 2026Open source
Wisconsin regulators approve rates for Meta’s Beaver Dam data center, with sharp criticism
Wisconsin utility regulators blasted Alliant Energy and Meta Thursday for a lack of transparency as they approved changes to custom electric rates for the te...
May 8, 2026Open source
VA Secretary says Wisconsin VA hospitals are hiring, after Trump administration cut 30K positions
VA Secretary Doug Collins held a roundtable with Wisconsin veterans Thursday at the American Legion in Sparta before a planned visit the Tomah VA Medical Cen...
May 8, 2026Open source
Wisconsin residents split on PSC's Meta data center ruling: 'Promising' or 'too late' for transparency
Wisconsin's PSC approved a Meta-Alliant Energy data center contract with revised language, sparking debate over transparency and public trust.
May 7, 2026Open source
Public Service Commission criticizes Meta lack of transparency, approves data center contract
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission on Thursday approved a contract for Meta to obtain power for its planned Beaver Dam data center.
May 7, 2026Open source
What does America mean to you? We want to know
Wisconsin State Journal asks its reader to define the nation as July 4 and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence approaches
May 6, 2026Open source
Southern Wisconsin neighbors: Obituaries for May 6
Donald James Chisman passed away after a brief illness in Green Valley, Arizona on January 13th, 2026 at the age of 86. He was born on January…
May 6, 2026Open source
Portage farmers market returns to Wisconsin Avenue on Thursday
Vendors will be downtown on Thursday afternoons through Oct. 29.
May 4, 2026Open source
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Baraboo is in Sauk County, Wisconsin.
Region: Central Wisconsin
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Green Bay Packers’ Josh Jacobs released from jail as prosecutors weigh filing domestic abuse charges
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was released from a Wisconsin jail while authorities further investigate allegations of domestic abuse.
May 27, 2026Open source
Popular Colorado-based organic grocery store opening 1st location near Chicago area
Natural Grocers will open its first store in Wisconsin in Lake Geneva this summer, according to a release.
May 27, 2026Open source
Star NFL running back Josh Jacobs arrested on domestic violence charges Green Bay Packers running back Josh...
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested Tuesday in Wisconsin on domestic violence charges, officials said.
May 27, 2026Open source
Wisconsin ‘escort’ targets men for 5-figure thefts in Virginia Gardens, Miami, cops say
A Wisconsin woman is facing grand theft and false imprisonment charges in South Florida after police said she stole tens of thousands of dollars worth of jew...
May 27, 2026Open source
Pabst Brewing to discontinue historic Schlitz beer after 177 years
Schlitz beer, once a cultural icon, is being discontinued after 177 years, but a Wisconsin brewer wants to send it off "with dignity and respect." (Adobe Stock)
May 20, 2026Open source
Schlitz beer, Milwaukee icon, Chicago classic, being retired after 177 years
Wisconsin Brewing Company is making its final batch of Schlitz after the beer has been discontinued by Pabst Brewing Company.
May 19, 2026Open source
Madison man sentenced to over eight years in prison for drug trafficking, gun possession
A Madison man was sentenced to over eight years in prison for drug trafficking and gun possession, the Western District of Wisconsin announced on Thursday.
May 16, 2026Open source
Rally Madison FC debuts women’s pre-professional soccer in capital city home match
Rally Madison FC hosted Chicago House AC in a preseason friendly ahead of the club’s inaugural season, drawing a large crowd excited to welcome women’s p...
May 16, 2026Open source
Stoughton businesses welcome temporary reopening of Main Street
Main Street in downtown Stoughton has temporarily reopened as construction is paused for the weekend ahead of the city’s Syttende Mai festival.
May 16, 2026Open source
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