Wisconsin State Journal
Tracing its roots back to 1833, this publication serves as Madison’s primary daily newspaper and a cornerstone of news coverage for Southern Wisconsin. It is recognized for its comprehensive reporting on state government and regional politics, maintaining a significant influence on the political discourse of the state capital.
TOTAL CIRCULATION
84,574
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN MADISON
A joint operating agreement defines the local print media landscape, linking the dominant morning daily with a historically progressive publication. Lee Enterprises publishes the Wisconsin State Journal, the primary daily newspaper with a circulation exceeding 84,000. It shares printing and advertising resources with the Capital Times, an independent editorial outlet founded in 1917. The market also sustains alternative journalism through the weekly Isthmus, alongside independent collegiate reporting from the Daily Cardinal. Paperboy lists 8 newspapers in Madison.
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