Wisconsin State Journal Local News

The following candidates have filed to be on the ballot in the April 7 election. The filing deadline was 5 p.m. Tuesday. Where necessary, a primary will be held Feb. 17. (I) denotes incumbent.

The Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood Association has already given support for increasing the number of shows at the venue from seven to 12.

Learn more about Verona's go-to scorer Macy Stremlow, a sophomore who has taken on a larger role this season, with a five questions video.

No injuries were reported in the incident early Wednesday morning.

I grew up watching the Green Bay Packers on TV. It was a Sunday afternoon tradition in my youth.

4th District Ald. Cassi Benedict, elected in 2024, resigned last month “due to family medical reasons.”

Spring bird migration may be a while away, but there are a range of winter birds in Wisconsin that ⁠you can support over the next few months.

A man entered the spa, demanded money and indicated he had a weapon, but no weapon was ever seen.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will hold pop-up food pantry hours in the coming weeks while the food pantry is closed.

The Badgers are bringing in a Big Ten running back from the transfer portal, creating depth and questions at the position.

Wisconsin is once again being recognized ⁠for its midwestern charm.

The Badgers added another weapon for new QB Colton Joseph from the transfer portal with the commitment of a former star wideout at the FCS level.

The Badgers added an intriguing tackle option to their offensive line Wednesday, a player with ACC experience.

A Republican-authored bill would require Wisconsin school boards to adopt a policy that would inform a parent or guardian if students request ⁠to be called by names and pronouns not aligned with their gender assigned at birth.

The driver, a 55-year-old man, was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. He was the lone occupant of the car.

No cause has been reported for either fire.

The 34-year-old man was ticketed for sudden pedestrian movement into traffic, Madison police said.

Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.

The Green Bay Packers' NFC wild-card playoff game Saturday against the Chicago Bears airs on Amazon Prime Video.