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Historical Wisconsin newspaper articles:

Newspaper Archive contains close to 30 million scanned pages starting from 1852. Includes the Wisconsin State Journal (up to 1977), Capital Times (up to 1977, some years missing), and many other regional papers. Not all newspapers and dates are represented, but it’s certainly worth a look.

You may also visit Central Library to look at microfilm or bound copies of papers like the Wisconsin State Journal (1852-2024), Capital Times (1917-2009), and the Isthmus (1976-present, some years missing).

Current local newspaper articles:

All Madison libraries carry a current-day copy of the Wisconsin State Journal, as well as some other local newspapers. Call or visit your local library to find out more. Your library card also allows you to read articles at home with these online databases:

US Newsstream (Sept 1995-present, with 1-5 days delay for the Wisconsin State Journal and Capital Times).

Newspaper Source Plus (1989-present, with five day delay for the Capital Times).

Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers (2005 to the present—statewide and small local papers like the Badger Herald and Isthmus included), with a delay of 60 days.

Madison.com (Please note that there is an article limit for free access. If you need help accessing a specific article or topic in the Wisconsin State Journal, Ask a Librarian online or call our reference line at 608-266-6350)

Madison365.com

Current national newspaper articles:

All Madison libraries carry current-day copies of some national newspapers, like the New York Times. Call or visit your local library to find out more. Your library card also allows you to read articles at home with these online databases:

PressReader. Includes national and international newspapers and magazines, like Chicago Tribune, Mojo, China Daily, and more.

US Newsstream. Includes the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Afro-American (D.C.), and more, in addition to local Madison papers.

New York Times Digital. Full access to articles on NYTimes.com and the NYTimes app.

Washington Post. Full access to the Washington Post online.

Digital Newspapers from Home

You can access some newspapers online with your library card. Use this guide to help locate popular publications. If you have questions, please call our reference line at 608-266-6350 or Ask a Librarian online.

Last updated: April 2025

Newspaper	Location
Afro-American Newspaper (Washington D.C.)	US Newsstream (Apr 2006-Feb 2022) Click 'Publications' and search for newspaper title
Badger Herald	Archive of WI Newspapers (Mar 2005-60 days ago) Type newspaper title into search bar on the right-hand side of the gray box
Barron's	US Newsstream (1988-present) Click 'Publications' and search for newspaper title
Capital City Hues	Archive of WI Newspapers (Mar 2007-60 days ago) Type newspaper title into search bar on the right-hand side of the gray box
Capital Times	NewspaperARCHIVE (1917-1977, some multi-year gaps) Newspaper Source Plus (Dec 1989-present, with one week delay) US Newsstream (Sept 1995-present, with five day delay) Archive of WI Newspapers (Mar 2005-60 days ago) Type newspaper title into search bar on the right-hand side of the gray box Cap Times website (current news; please note that there is an article limit for free access)
Chicago Tribune	US Newsstream (Dec 1996-present) Click 'Publications' and search for newspaper title
Christian Science Monitor	US Newsstream (Jan 1980-present, some gaps) Click 'Publications' and search for newspaper title PressReader: type "Christian Science Monitor" in search bar
Isthmus	Archive of WI Newspapers (Mar 2005-60 days ago, some gaps) Type newspaper title into search bar on the right-hand side of the gray box Isthmus website (current news)
Madison365	Madison365 website (current news)
Madison Times	Archive of WI Newspapers (Mar 2005-Oct 2016) Type newspaper title into search bar on the right-hand side of the gray box
Middleton Times Tribune (Weekly)	Archive of WI Newspapers (Mar 2005-Oct 2017) Type newspaper title into search bar on the right-hand side of the gray box
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel	US Newsstream (Apr 1, 1995-Dec 31, 2009) Click 'Publications' and search for newspaper title
New York Times	New York Times Digital US Newsstream (June 1980-present) Click 'Publications' and search for newspaper title
USA Today	PressReader: type "USA Today" in search bar US Newsstream (Feb 1997-present) Click 'Publications' and search for newspaper title
Wall Street Journal	US Newsstream (Jan 1984-present) Click 'Publications' and search for newspaper title
Washington Post	Washington Post
Wisconsin State Journal	NewspaperARCHIVE (1852-1977) Madison.com (current news; please note that there is an article limit for free access) US Newsstream (Sept 1995-present, with one day delay) Click 'Publications' and search for newspaper title

Obituaries

Obituaries in the Wisconsin State Journal can be obtained in a variety of ways. See our Obituaries page for more information.

Library Newspaper Databases A-Z

Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers

A collection of more than 200 daily and weekly Wisconsin newspapers. Newspapers are searchable and are included cover to cover in PDF format. Titles include the Wisconsin State Journal, Capital Times, Badger Herald, Daily Cardinal, Isthmus, and Madison Times, among others. | more info

This resource is available to all library users via BadgerLink.

EBSCO Español

Punto de acceso a bases de datos de EBSCOhost españolas. | more info

This resource is available to all library users via BadgerLink.

EBSCOhost

EBSCOhost includes thousands of indexed magazines, many full-text, for over fifteen years. Magazine coverage ranges from the popular to the academic. Also includes electronic content on business, medical information, and much more. | more info

This resource is available to all library users via BadgerLink.

Flipster Magazines

Access magazines just as you would on paper in this magazine database. Get the app to read magazines offline. Includes copies of Entertainment Weekly, People, and many more. | more info

This resource is available remotely to cardholders with a subscribing library as their home library and in-library at all subscribing libraries.

MasterFILE Complete

Popular full-text magazines, reference books and other sources from world's leading publishers | more info

This resource is available to all library users via BadgerLink.

Newspaper Archive

Historical newspapers from newspapers spanning over 200 years, including The Capital Times, Wisconsin State Journal and many other local papers. An invaluable primary resource for historical research and a unique tool for genealogists. | more info

This resource is available only in Madison libraries and remotely to patrons with Madison Public Library as their home library.

Newspaper Source Plus

Newspaper Source Plus includes more than 1,400 full-text newspapers, providing more than 55 million full-text articles. This database contains comprehensive full text for major newspapers. Videos and podcasts are coming soon. Newspaper Source Plus also brings critical news content with ongoing updates though out the day with its News View component. Updates throughout the day include popular sources: AP (Associated Press) Business Wire CNN Wire PR Wire UPI (United Press International) Xinhua (China) News View also includes more than 1,111,000 TV & Radio News Transcripts from top sources: ABC News (American) ABC (Australian) CBC (Canadian) CBS News CNBC CNN CNN International FOX News MSNBC National Public Radio PBS Newspapers Include: Christian Science Monitor Star Tribune (Minneapolis) The Times (UK) USA Today The Washington Post The Washington Times (DC) | more info

This resource is available to all library users via BadgerLink.

Newspapers.com - World Edition

Dating from the early 1700s into the 2000s, Newspapers.com contains full runs and portions of runs of well-known, regional and state titles to small local newspapers in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and Panama. | more info

This resource is available to all library users via BadgerLink.

PressReader

Get access to current and recent issues of more than 7,000 of the world’s top newspapers and magazines as soon as they’re available on shelves. | more info

This resource is available remotely to cardholders with a subscribing library as their home library and in-library at all subscribing libraries.

The New York Times

All the news that's fit to print. Find breaking news, multimedia, reviews & opinion on Washington, business, sports, movies, travel, books, jobs, education, real estate, etc... | more info

This resource is available remotely to users with Madison Public Library as their home library. After using our link, you can create a free account for short term access. Use our link again as needed.

The Washington Post

Expert reporting and analysis from Washington and around the world, including award-winning investigative coverage and editorial commentary. Real-time Q&A Discussions providing a behind the scenes look at key stories. Live-streaming of Washington Post Live events, where top-level government and business leaders, emerging voices, and newsmakers discuss the most pressing national and global issues of the day. | more info

US Newsstream

US Newsstream enables users to search current U.S. news content, as well as archives that stretch back into the 1980s | more info

This resource is available to all library users via BadgerLink.

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