Wisconsin State Journal Local News
7 takeaways from 'Top Chef: Wisconsin' episode on 'Chaos Cuisine'
The sixth episode of "Top Chef: Wisconsin," dubbed "Chaos Cuisine," aired Wednesday night on Bravo.
Meet Leyton Nelson, Wisconsin football's first transfer commit of the spring
The Wisconsin offensive line received a boost to its offensive line with the commitment of an SEC transfer. Here's what we know about the former three-star recruit from Orlando.
McFarland family displaced by house fire, 1 cat dead
The residents had not been home at the time, but lost a cat in the blaze.
Wisconsin men's hockey sees record high ticket scans for a home game during 2023-24 season
A game against rival Minnesota was the Badgers men's hockey team's first announced sellout in nearly five years, and it had the highest ticket scans total on record.
Designers of Cottage Grove's first dog park hope to capture community's vibe
The site is near the intersection of East Cottage Grove Road and North Main Street, an area primed for future development and home to a growing number of apartment complexes.
Gas power plants are a step in the wrong direction for Wisconsin -- Meghan Pierce
A recent article came out on WE Energies proposed Oak Creek gas plant, near Milwaukee. Transition to gas is not the answer for our communities.
World War II showed us that appeasement doesn't work -- Robert Reid
In a December 1940 fireside chat prior to America’s entry in World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt warned that “American appeasers” of Adolf Hitler “ignore the warning” found in the fate of already invaded European countries. These appeasers “seek to…
New buildings in Madison should use renewable energy -- Steve Kokette
I hope this new 15-story student housing development described in the April 22 Wisconsin State Journal story, "Porchlight, developer to create new housing," can be built so it uses renewable energy and not fossil fuels.
Name, image and likeness not yet coming to high school sports in Wisconsin
It was a close vote but Wisconsin remains one of 17 states that does not allow high school athletes to profit off their likeness. Here's why some said no.
Grant County crash claims life of 93-year-old driver
Wilbert E. Post, of Potosi, was driving his 2000 Ford Ranger east on County Highway B, east of West Road, just before 2:30 p.m.
Rare whooping crane rescued from Chicago suburb with a costume and some grapes
The crane is one of just 850 whooping cranes in North America and one of only 75 in the Eastern Migratory Population.
UW system to vacate Richland Center campus; county warns of 'economic crisis'
Richland County Administrator Candace Pesch in a statement accused UW System of "shirking their responsibilities."
Wisconsin football lands in-state transfer commitment from Big Ten rival lineman
The Badgers get another transfer commitment for their offensive line, and it's a former All-Stater at Wisconsin who played for Bret Bielema.
Open Jim: Can Wisconsin men's basketball compete in name, image and likeness era?
BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers questions from readers in his mailbag.
Make Music Madison hopes to have 700 performances this year
Musicians or potential hosts for concerts can sign up by June 1. There is no registration fee.
'Resign': 25 Madison officials, leaders call on Ald. Charles Myadze to step down
A joint letter signed by Dane County supervisors, state Representatives and nonprofit leaders claimed other women abused by the North Side councilman are afraid to speak out.
Mallards are helping 'give Chris Farley back to the community' with family's blessing
A night of baseball and fundraising will honor Madison's famed actor and comedian while representing a famed sketch. Here's how it was planned and why the family agreed.
Clark to sign record deal with Nike
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Cooks' Exchange: Time for some chili champions
When a request arrived for a chili recipe, I responded with a smile and a plan. I’ve loved my mother’s chili since I was a youngster and knew there’d be no problem sharing it with my readers until I pulled…
From high school classroom to opera stage and piano bar, this 'impeccable' musician does it all
Madison music teacher -- and dueling pianist -- Anthony Cao embraces a huge range of music.