Wisconsin State Journal Local News

Old National Bank of Evansville is proposing to buy AnchorBank in a deal valued at nearly $430 million.

UW-Whitewater presents a Shakespeare favorite with a unique twist: Before each performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the audience chooses which cast member will fill each role. Guest director Lenny Banovez came from New York and brought his fresh take…

Imagine, if you would, the world as you know it is changing far faster than you can keep up.

When, as they have in recent years, 15,000 or more people show up Downtown for the annual Crazylegs Classic, they stand (then move forward en masse) as representatives of the unofficial start of the running season in the Madison area.

A group of Crazylegs Classic runners, who have participated in 25-plus events, recall memories revolving around spending time with family and friends, and lending support to University of Wisconsin athletics.

Baseball

GREEN BAY — No matter what you think of Ted Thompson’s risk-averse approach to team-building, there is one thing you can’t deny.

VERONA — Jen Brien hasn’t lost her scoring touch.

Skylar Muller hit a three-run home run and a grand slam Thursday as the Sun Prairie softball team rolled to a 16-4 victory over host Beloit Memorial.

The first three hours of the draft shook out well for Green Bay, with plenty of front seven options still available late in the first round.

An imitation website is scamming people attempting to purchase telephone minutes for jail inmates.

The senior holds off a challenge late to secure the win for the Badgers in Des Moines.

Ekaterina Stepanova and Sydney Rider each pick up a pair of victories for the Badgers.

Lamar Remy gets two wins for the Badgers.

Michael May found one "clear violation" of the law plus a "distinct pattern" of acting contrary to its spirit.

WASHINGTON — Foreign policy does not determine American elections. Indeed, of all Western countries, we are the least interested in the subject.

CHICAGO — Jake Arrieta's bid for a second straight no-hitter ended after five pitches and the Cubs ace went on to win his 16th straight decision, leading Chicago over the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 Thursday.

So Gov. Scott Walker wants to focus on bullying leading up to the tragic shooting in Antigo. This from someone whose main agenda is bullying.

I hope all the protesters of the handling of the Denzel McDonald situation take the time to read the April 22 State Journal editorial, "Cop camera brings clarity to controversy."

Chris Rickert should try to be a little more original when it comes to topics he writes about in his columns.