Wisconsin State Journal Local News

Thank you very much to the nurses, staff and surgical teams at UW Health East Madison Hospital for your care, kindness and professionalism when I had to undergo emergency surgery while on vacation.

Volunteers have been dirtying their hands for the purpose of land restoration. They lace their boots to walk over landscapes formerly trampled by Bison, trying to keep what little prairie land is left.

Milwaukee and its $124.8 million payroll mustered only four runs in a four-game NLCS sweep by Los Angeles and its $509.5 million payroll and luxury tax.

Los Angeles has a strong top-to-bottom organization, starting with player development and scouting. And the team's vast resources can cover up mistakes.

Simon Tassy was plagued by injuries as a junior but his positioning for Badgers goals against Minnesota State show he's closer to the player he wants to be.

President Donald Trump’s abuses of power have become so numerous and so varied, it’s hard to know where to start. Yet he, or someone like him, was a dictator waiting to happen.

BACKS AGAINST THE WALL

Three five-minute penalties and corresponding ejections put special teams in the spotlight, but neither team found a way to win Friday night. Here's what stood out.

HOME, SWEET HOME

GOLF

One of the most disruptive defenders in the NFL voiced his displeasure with how the Packers' defense has been officiated this season.

Multiple area high school boys soccer, cross country and volleyball athletes shined during the past week of action. Vote for your favorite standout performer.

The Waunakee football team won its fifth straight Badger Large Conference title Friday by defeating Milton in the regular season finale.

Verona's McKenna Nelson will vie for a state title Saturday, while Madison Edgewood's top doubles pairing seeks a spot on the podium.

Both football coach Luke Fickell and athletic director Chris McIntosh have faced the wrath of fans for the Badgers' disappointing run. Jennifer Mnookin can't fire both of them right now.

Cassie Hall, Kelly Gorbatenko and Caroline Harvey each scored twice as the Badgers moved onto the championship game of the Ice Breaker Tournament.

The Badgers believe they are in prime position for when the regulated world of NIL comes. But what happens in the interim? Chris McIntosh shared his thoughts with BadgerExtra.

Freshman setter Addy Horner's comfort in the offense helped the Badgers sweep the visiting Bruins.

March 2, 1957 – September 29, 2025

Ohtani propelled the Dodgers back to the World Series with a two-way performance for the ages, unfortunately for Milwaukee it was too much overcome.