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Tom Still: General election campaign for governor should stick to state issues

Tom Still: General election campaign for governor should stick to state issues

    As dysfunctional as the federal government may be, it’s beyond the direct purview of governors to fix it.

    Ridglan Farms to transfer its final 155 beagles this week

    Ridglan Farms to transfer its final 155 beagles this week

    • SABINE MARTIN

    Animal welfare groups relocated more than 2,000 beagles from Ridglan Farms. The final group of dogs, including a majority of puppies, will be transferred this week.

    Wisconsin’s best hospitals, according to U.S. News’ annual ranking

    Wisconsin’s best hospitals, according to U.S. News’ annual ranking

    • SABINE MARTIN

    No Wisconsin hospitals were among U.S. News’ top 20 highest-rated hospitals in the country, but several placed nationally in specific specialties.

    Tom Still: Dem governor candidates can look nationally for data center guidance

    Tom Still: Dem governor candidates can look nationally for data center guidance

      Wisconsin need not reinvent the digital wheel. Other states are coming to grips with the rise of mega-scale data centers in ways Wisconsin could learn from.

      Tom Still: Housing, schools and grocery stores key to building a stronger rural Wisconsin

      Tom Still: Housing, schools and grocery stores key to building a stronger rural Wisconsin

        Housing availability and affordability are at the top of the list.

        Wisconsin eases nursing teacher requirements to address shortages

        Wisconsin eases nursing teacher requirements to address shortages

        • SABINE MARTIN

        A master’s degree in nursing was previously required to teach clinical courses in nursing programs.

        Tom Still: State’s fusion energy future hinges on mix of old and new

        Tom Still: State’s fusion energy future hinges on mix of old and new

          A blend of Wisconsin’s expertise in the science behind fusion and the state’s hands-on manufacturing legacy will be the key to success for Realta Fusion.

          Tom Still: Can Democratic socialism appeal to the middle?

          Tom Still: Can Democratic socialism appeal to the middle?

            It was no less a Democrat than Barack Obama warned his 2008 presidential campaign supporters it was still possible to “screw it up” before Election Day.

            WPR's ‘The Road to Higher Ground’ host Jonathan Øverby signs off after 32 years

            WPR's ‘The Road to Higher Ground’ host Jonathan Øverby signs off after 32 years

              Jonathan Øverby hosted “The Road to Higher Ground” since 1994 at Wisconsin Public Radio.

              UnityPoint Health announces more layoffs after cutting 207 tech jobs

              UnityPoint Health announces more layoffs after cutting 207 tech jobs

                UnityPoint notified the affected employees in “Revenue Cycle” jobs of layoffs on Tuesday.

                Tom Still: It’s not just hot outside: Those who supply power feel the heat, too

                Tom Still: It’s not just hot outside: Those who supply power feel the heat, too

                  As temperatures across the nation climbed in recent days, it was a metaphor for the kind of public heat Wisconsin utility suppliers feel when it comes to keeping the lights on and buildings cool.

                  Tom Still: Dollar rankings not always best way to judge value of academic research

                  Tom Still: Dollar rankings not always best way to judge value of academic research

                    Some “extramural funding” — dollars dedicated for a specific use — can squeeze out basic research done quietly in laboratories simply in pursuit of knowledge.

                    Tom Still: Brent Haglund’s private conservation work is legacy for divided times

                    Tom Still: Brent Haglund’s private conservation work is legacy for divided times

                      Brent M. Haglund, who died June 12 at 78, was a Wisconsin champion of a third way: Harnessing the power of people to safeguard the natural world, one victory at a time.

                      Tom Still: Wisconsin remains on track to become a fusion energy hub

                      Tom Still: Wisconsin remains on track to become a fusion energy hub

                        Fusion competition comes from Europe, East Asia and China, which is opting for state-run investment versus private dollars. No world power will wait for the United States to catch up.

                        Local News

                        Top stories for Aug. 11, 2026

                        Top stories for Aug. 11, 2026

                        Top stories for Aug. 11, 2026, for the Wisconsin State Journal

                        Racine Public Library Bookmobile schedule expanding starting Aug. 17

                        Racine Public Library Bookmobile schedule expanding starting Aug. 17

                        The most up-to-date version of the schedule is available at RacineLibrary.info/hours.

                        Lake Geneva neighbors: Obituaries for August 11

                        Lake Geneva neighbors: Obituaries for August 11

                        Read through the obituaries published today in Lake Geneva Regional News.

                        August 10 recap: Lake Geneva news you may have missed today

                        August 10 recap: Lake Geneva news you may have missed today

                        Get a quick digest of today's top local news stories from Lake Geneva Regional News.

                        State & Regional

                        Recent stories by Racine Journal Times reporter Milana Doné

                        Recent stories by Racine Journal Times reporter Milana Doné

                        Photos: A look back at Barry Alvarez's tenure with the Wisconsin Badgers

                        Photos: A look back at Barry Alvarez's tenure with the Wisconsin Badgers

                        Memorable images from his coaching, athletic director stretches at Wisconsin.

                        Throwback photos: The evolution of Wisconsin's Bucky Badger over the years

                        Throwback photos: The evolution of Wisconsin's Bucky Badger over the years

                        Bucky Badger wasn't always Bucky. And he wasn't always huggable, either. Scroll on for a history in photographs of one of the best mascots in college athletics.

                        Capitol secrets: 10 little-known facts about the Wisconsin statehouse

                        Capitol secrets: 10 little-known facts about the Wisconsin statehouse

                        The Wisconsin state Capitol has been around for more than 100 years. But this remarkable edifice holds a lot of secrets.

                        Nation & World

                        Want the best Perseid meteor shower views? Here's the where and when

                        Want the best Perseid meteor shower views? Here's the where and when

                        Here's everything you need to know about the Perseid meteor shower, including when and where to get the best view.

                        Trump praises vaccine order, but critics fear child deaths. What to know

                        Trump praises vaccine order, but critics fear child deaths. What to know

                        Trump says his new vaccine order is a win for freedom of choice, but critics argue it could lead to a greater risk of diseases rarely seen for generations.

                        Trump boarded secret Turkey flight via catering truck due to Iran threat

                        Trump boarded secret Turkey flight via catering truck due to Iran threat

                        Trump took a secret military flight from Turkey last month that involved him being moved in a catering truck after an Iranian assassination threat, the Washington Post reported.

                        Trump Signs Order to Reduce Childhood Vaccines

                        Trump Signs Order to Reduce Childhood Vaccines

                        US President Donald Trump has signed an order calling for fewer routine childhood vaccines.

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                        Plan Commission OKs permit for renovation of Main Street building

                        Plan Commission OKs permit for renovation of Main Street building

                        August 10 recap: Lake Geneva news you may have missed today

                        August 10 recap: Lake Geneva news you may have missed today

                        Severe Thunderstorm Warning from TUE 3:02 AM CDT until TUE 3:30 AM CDT

                        Shopping

                        Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

                        Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

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                        Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                        Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                        Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy top crypto presales and what to look for when researching. 

                        How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                        How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                        Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the newest meme coins. 

                        Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                        Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                        Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the next big crypto coins before they explode.

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                        Content by Kelley Kouture. This Richmond, Virginia–based brand introduces a refined new perspective in luxury footwear.

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                        The Hand Dryer Debate Is Over: Why Hospitals, Schools, and Restaurants Are Quietly Switching Back to Paper

                        The Hand Dryer Debate Is Over: Why Hospitals, Schools, and Restaurants Are Quietly Switching Back to Paper

                        Provided content. Peer-reviewed studies show jet air dryers spread up to 1,300x more virus particles than paper towels. Here's why facilities are quietly switching back. 

                         

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                        Nicolet Coffee ships freshly roasted beans from Wisconsin to your front door

                        Nicolet Coffee ships freshly roasted beans from Wisconsin to your front door

                        Content by Nicolet Coffee. Nicolet Coffee recognizes coffee is a ritual that marks crisp mornings on the lake, cozy weekends in, and unhurried time with family.

                        Contributor
                        How Solana’s Price Has Served as a Tracker for the Network’s Progress

                        How Solana’s Price Has Served as a Tracker for the Network’s Progress

                        Contributor content. Changes in the Solana price over the past five years offer insights into its effects on market sentiment and technological development.

                        Crime

                        COLLECTION: Kenosha County Cold Cases

                        COLLECTION: Kenosha County Cold Cases

                        Like cities and towns big and small, Kenosha and Kenosha County have their share of unsolved murders and cold cases.

                        23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                        23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                        Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                        A look back at Decatur police through the years 🚨

                        A look back at Decatur police through the years 🚨

                        Photos: Remembering the Tony Robinson shooting protests in Madison

                        Photos: Remembering the Tony Robinson shooting protests in Madison

                        On March 6, 2015, Madison police officer Matt Kenny, who is white, shot and killed 19-year-old Tony Robinson, a black man, after an altercation at a home on Williamson Street. Robinson's death sparked weeks of demonstrations. Kenny was cleared of any wrongdoing by Dane County District Attorn…

                        Politics

                        WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Elections Commission Ahead of August 11 Partisan Primary

                        WisEye Morning Minute: Wisconsin Elections Commission Ahead of August 11 Partisan Primary

                        On August 10, 2026, Meagan Wolfe, Wisconsin’s chief election official, held a news conference to discuss the administration of Tuesday’s Partisan Primary Election.

                        WisEye Morning Minute: Final fundraising numbers

                        WisEye Morning Minute: Final fundraising numbers

                        On this episode of WisconsinEye's Rewind: Your Week in Review, WPR Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics-State Affairs Editor JR Ross discuss the final fundraising numbers for the gubernatorial candidates ahead of the August 11 partisan primary election.

                        WisEye Morning Minute: Gubernatorial candidates address public safety

                        WisEye Morning Minute: Gubernatorial candidates address public safety

                        WisconsinEye and WisPolitics–State Affairs are proud to present Campaign 2026 gubernatorial primary election candidate interviews. Hosted by WisPolitics – State Affairs Editor JR Ross and produced by WisconsinEye. Hear directly from the candidates on issues that define their platform and vis…

                        WisEye Morning Minute: Gubernatorial Candidates Address Health Care

                        WisEye Morning Minute: Gubernatorial Candidates Address Health Care

                        WisconsinEye and WisPolitics–State Affairs are proud to present Campaign 2026 gubernatorial primary election candidate interviews. Hosted by WisPolitics – State Affairs Editor JR Ross and produced by WisconsinEye. Hear directly from the candidates on issues that define their platform and vis…

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