Wisconsin State Journal Local News

Kudos to the State Journal for printing the Thursday story about a Republican decision to ban workplace speech about global warming.

Bravo to Congressman Ron Kind, D-La Crosse, for standing up for international trade in his recent column, “Why I’m fighting for a trade deal." Wisconsin needs more leaders like Kind who are wi…

Surely the city of Platteville could find a less costly site for its proposed new library -- one that doesn't involve razing a whole block of prime development property, include a hotel for un…

The state Senate is considering a bill to protect survivors of human trafficking. Yet the bill does not allow women the right to make decisions about their own reproductive health care.

I am not a gun owner. In fact, I have not used a firearm since shooting a .22 at Boy Scouts camp as a kid.

The outfielder returns from sitting out with a sore knee to homer and drive in four runs for Pittsburgh.

Jason Kidd becomes the first NBA coach to lead two franchises to the playoffs in his first year with the team.

The sophomore has battling converted wide receiver Natrell Jamerson for UW’s third cornerback spot behind Sojourn Shelton and Darius Hillary.

A crash between two vehicles filled with young people near Readstown early Sunday morning claimed the life of one 19-year-old man and caused serious injuries to two others.

Bill Alexander had been struggling  with health issues since August. He died of a heart attack April 4. He was 64.

MARSHALL - David Jordan Richter, age 61, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on Nov. 26, 1953, in New York.

MOUNT HOREB - Earl Alm, age 88, of Mount Horeb, Wis., died on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, Wis. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ellestad Camacho Funera…

SUN PRAIRIE - On Friday, April 10, 2015, the Lord unexpectedly called Curtis Glenn David to come home and be at His side.

DODGEVILLE / MINERAL POINT - James Henry Middagh passed away at Bloomfield Manor, Dodgeville, Wis., on April 11, 2015. He was born on Oct. 25, 1927, to Donald and Addie (Armfield) Middagh.

FORT ATKINSON - Leon W. Stedman, age 81, of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015, at his home. He was born on April 9, 1934, in the Town of Koshkonong, the son of the late Dell…

MADISON - John C. Schwarz, age 88, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015. Arrangements are pending.

REEDSBURG - Joshua James Reimer, age 21, of Reedsburg, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015. He was born on Sept. 25, 1993, the son of Richard and Amy (Jewell) Reimer. In 2012, Josh graduat…

PORTAGE - Muriel Agnes (Robson) Getchel, age 85, of Portage, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Columbia Healthcare Center in Wyocena.

MIDDLETON - Frederic Chadwick, age 86, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare on Sunday, April 12, 2015. Arrangements are pending. A complete obituary will appear at a later date. Online condolence…

MADISON - Alsie Thorson passed away on April 11, 2015. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at MIDVALE COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4329 Tokay Blvd., Madison, at 11 a.m.…