Wisconsin State Journal Local News

Madison, WI.- MidAmerican Building Services headquartered in West Allis, WI., Wisconsin's leading janitorial company for over 4 decades, is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Rick Harrington, coming in as the Senior Executive Vice President and running all aspects…

Jim Yehle has been promoted to Executive Vice President at Findorff. His prior success includes managing projects for Findorff clients including Edgewood College, Overture for the Arts and The American Family Children’s Hospital.

The only question left is when Madison is going to reclaim the mantel of progressive labor policy and raise its living wage.

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN — My 1-year-old granddaughter has a look that needs no words for amplification. She does not say much, content to trade long-winded glances with a knowing smile on her face. With one look, she can melt your…

Anderson has played golf in Florida this past year.

HONOLULU – It wasn’t supposed to be that easy. And it wasn’t.

The club placed Jeffress on the restricted list before Friday's game against Cleveland, but general manager Jon Daniels said he expected the former Milwaukee closer acquired in a trade Aug. 1 to be back with the team Saturday.

BOYS SOCCER

Football

Sophomore linebacker Reece Samuel provided a memorable clincher to McFarland’s first football victory of the season Friday night.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Aaron Rodgers made the most of his only appearance of the preseason, throwing a touchdown pass to Randall Cobb in the Green Bay Packers’ 21-10 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Friday night.

The Mount Horeb/Barneveld football team, which has built a fearsome reputation because of its offensive prowess, is now 2-0 because of a terrific defensive performance.

The Warriors take control with a 28-point second quarter.

Terrell Carey picked a good night to come up with a pair of big picks for the Madison West football team.

MIDDLETON — When the game was finally over Friday night after four overtimes, Middleton football coach Tim Simon felt he had been right there on the field, taking every hit.

Junior forward Tom Barlow scored in the 55th minute and the University of Wisconsin men’s soccer team won its season opener, 1-0 over Santa Clara in a non-conference game Friday night at McClimon Field.

MILWAUKEE — It was a big game for Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia but it was a bigger one for Pirates shortstop Jody Mercer.

The Madison Memorial girls swimming team survived a tough early Big Eight Conference test on Friday, defeating host Madison West 102-5-67.5 in a dual meet.

Less than two weeks ago, the starting quarterback job was slipping away from Bart Houston.

Lynx Biosciences wins a pitch contest.