Wisconsin State Journal Local News

Madison West High School student Gabriel Saiz and Cambridge High School student Kendra Spier have been named Presidential Scholars.

The Madison utility company reported its first-quarter earnings.

WASHINGTON — What lies behind Donald Trump’s nomination victory? Received wisdom among conservatives is that he, the outsider, sensed, marshaled and came to represent a massive revolt of the Republican rank and file against the “establishment.”

BRYAN, Texas – Junior Brooke Ferrell shot a 6-over 78 in the first round of 54-hole NCAA regional play Thursday in Bryan, Texas.

All correctional officers, sergeants and youth counselors will receive 80 cents more an hour starting June 26.

I will miss working the deli counter at Pierce's Northside Market. A small group of loyal and mainly low-income customers propped up the store over the past decade. We shopped at Pierce's because it was our neighborhood store.

The letter writer of “‘Carbon tax’ just means higher taxes” in the April 28 State Journal questions whether a revenue neutral carbon tax would be effective.

After reading Monday's front-page article about elephants being freed (finally!) of their years performing in the Ringling Bros. Circus, I found it ironic to turn to page 5 and see that Baraboo Circus World is now going to incorporate performing…

John Gilbert, already facing child sexual assault charges in state court, now charged in federal court with exploiting a 15-year-old girl.

Best-Selling Books Week Ended May 1st.

Hintze starred at Oshkosh North.

Burke is from Albany, New York, and joins former Badgers Madison Packer and Brooke Ammerman in New York.

In yet another example of government waste, bureaucratic bloat and excessive regulation, Americans complete more than 23,000 forms for 68 federal agencies each year, according to a new analysis by the American Action Forum. Just filling out all these forms…

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - John Irving Fitts, age 67, of Las Vegas, Nev., passed peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. John was born in New York, N.Y., one of three and the oldest son of George and…

DEERFIELD - Vernon Robert Mandt, age 92, passed away on April, 30, 2016. He was born on Feb. 7, 1924, third child of nine to Wilhelm (Rudy) Mandt and Helena (Niebuhr) Mandt of Town of Burke. Vernon was baptized at…

MADISON - In the early morning hours of Monday, May 2, 2016, Paul Korger, age 70, died in his sleep. Preferring to be called "Grandpa", Paul had just enjoyed his favorite type of weekend--- a soccer weekend. "His team," Magic…

MADISON - Mary L. Klahr, age 78, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Sylvan Crossings in Fitchburg. A full obituary will appear in Sunday's paper.

MILWAUKEE/ CAMBRIDGE - Vickie Stenjem, age 59, of Milwaukee, formerly of Cambridge, passed away on May 2, 2016, after a short but courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She was born on March 9, 1957, the youngest child of Oscar…

STOUGHTON / TOMAH - Craig M. Bloyer, age 51, of Stoughton, entered the clearing at the end of his path, on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at his home.

MIDDLETON - Richard D. Thayer, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Richland Hospital with his family by his side. Memorial Gathering will be held on Monday, May 9, 2016, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.…