Wisconsin State Journal Local News

Subscribe to Wisconsin State Journal Local News feed
madison.com - RSS Results searched for #wsj only for asset type(s) of article
Updated: 19 min 24 sec ago

This UW-Madison alum says his ‘Tinder’ swipe-style app will fix student renters’ headaches

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 7:00am
What if finding a new apartment could be as simple as doomscrolling on social media? A UW-Madison alum thinks his new app Rentle will ease students’ renting experience.

Storms to return to southern Wisconsin Thursday night

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 6:55am
With the soil saturated from last week’s series of storms and some rivers still running high, additional rain of a half-inch to 1.5 inches may lead to additional localized flooding.

Sheriff’s Office: No ‘walk through’ at Ridglan Farms

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 6:35am
As part of its deal with a special prosecutor, Ridglan has agreed to give up its state breeding license as of July 1 to avoid being brought up on charges of felony animal mistreatment.

This Madison food cart was rated the top cheap eats in Wisconsin

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 5:45am
The ranking used the lowest price filter and calculated the Yelp star ratings of restaurants and food trucks in about 450 U.S. cities.

How Packers' recent draft history can offer insight on franchise's strategy

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 5:40am
Over general manager Brian Gutekunst's first eight years at the helm, there are trends that have emerged that give us some insight into who may be on Green Bay’s radar.

Polzin: Two players vowed they'd be Badgers for life. A year later, only one kept that pledge

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 5:37am
Revisiting March 2025 interviews with a pair of Wisconsin men's basketball cornerstones offered a good reminder: Perspectives can change over the course of a season.

Donald Trump's war of choice will bankrupt our nation | Daniel Holzman

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 5:00am
Citizens who voted for President Donald Trump, otherwise known as “Doctor Jesus,” probably will never admit their mistakes of following a false Christ. Trump sent out a filthy message of hate on Easter and continues to attack Pope Leo XIV.

Sauk Prairie's musical talent shines on stages | Ellen Paul

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 5:00am
I attended two outstanding performances on April 10 and 11.

Donald Trump's antics distract from who is really in charge | Jeff Virchow

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 5:00am
The Wall Street Journal reported that President Donald Trump’s aides excluded him from the situation room while U.S. forces rescued a service member shot down over Iran out of fear that the president's "impatience" could harm the mission. This made…

Industrial-scale green energy will harm Wisconsin's environment | Emily Seyfert

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 5:00am
Is Wisconsin being greenwashed?

Renewable sources are key to energy independence | Richard Peidelstein

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 5:00am
We can all see the cost of gasoline rising. Traded on the global market, it is subject to price volatility that is beyond our control.

Mount Horeb guard commits to Wisconsin men's basketball

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 4:45am
The State Journal/WiscNews boys basketball Player of the Year is staying home for his college future.

Watch Bandit the red panda get a grand send-off at Vilas Zoo

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 2:51pm
The red panda will leave Henry Vilas Zoo on Thursday for a new zoo with the hopes of breeding.

Madison girds for Mifflin Street Block Party

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 2:00pm
Rain and cold temperatures can sometimes tamp down attendance at the event, but not this year: The forecast for Saturday is for mostly sunny skies and a high of 66.

UW-Oshkosh provost tapped as new UW-Eau Claire chancellor

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 1:20pm
The new chancellor comes as seismic leadership changes ripple through the Universities of Wisconsin.

UW-Madison to host send-off for Chancellor Mnookin before Columbia move

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 12:15pm
UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin is leaving after spring commencement to become the next president of Columbia University.

See what’s on tap for Earth Day in the Madison area

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 12:05pm
Earth Day is April 22 (today), but many events are held around Earth Day, especially the weekend before or after, and “Earth Week” is referenced by many.

BBQ bigwigs coming to Paoli for festival headlined by 'Top Chef' star

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 10:47am
‘Top Chef’ star Michelle Wallace is coming to back to the Badger State this fall to headline an elaborate first-time barbecue event at Seven Acre Dairy Company.

Supreme Court rules for Michigan in fight to shut down aging submerged Great Lakes pipeline

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 10:40am
Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote for a unanimous court that the Enbridge energy company waited too long to try to move the case to federal court.

Madison police to host town hall meetings on public safety

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 10:35am
The aim is to connect community members with the officers and commanders who serve their neighborhood.

Pages