Art of the Everyday: A recap of April in photos from Wisconsin State Journal photographers

A curated selection of work by Wisconsin State Journal staff photographers — Amber Arnold, John Hart and Kayla Wolf — from April 2022.

Investigation of Madison's Vilas Zoo confirms 'toxic' work environment, blames staff not bosses

Dane County investigators wrote in their report that the zoo's poor work environment is "primarily the result of an 'Us vs. Them' mentality created by some staff toward management."

Probe of Vilas Zoo in Madison could trigger 'nightmare scenario,' county attorney says

One county supervisor introduced a resolution Thursday night calling for a $50,000 investigation into the zoo led by a retired judge.

Former Wisconsin state senator pleads guilty to federal tax crime

Ex-Sen. Kevin Shibilski admits he failed to pay employee withholdings at his companies to the IRS.

Prosecutors contend trail of evidence was left in 2020 double killing of UW Health doctor and husband

The trial of Khari Sanford, for the 2020 shooting deaths of Dr. Beth Potter and her husband, Robin Carre, opened Tuesday. Sanford's attorneys said there's no direct evidence tying him to the killings.

Confessions of a successful Dumpster diver in Madison

Travis Flannery thought he knew about Dumpster diving, but figured people did it mainly to find food. Then, he started looking into its legality to see if it was something he wanted to do.