Wisconsin State Journal Local News

In the past year, the University of Wisconsin System has highlighted the central role played in its mission by “the search for truth.” If, as has been reported in the State Journal, professor Johanna Almiron gave an inaccurate and grossly…

Singer-songwriter Judy Collins has canceled her Madison appearance scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Overture Center, citing laryngitis.

University of Wisconsin junior Rose Lavelle was named to the U.S. Under-23 Women's National Team.

Chancellor Rebecca Blank warned that such a vote could prompt backlash from state legislators.

Online voter registration won't be ready for prime time by the November election, meaning special deputies will remain until then.

Curtis Bell, who told Marcius Lee about the money that Robert France was carrying in 2014, leading to France's murder, was sentenced Monday.

Warm, dry conditions are getting state farmers out in the fields.

Authorities rescued an unconscious 39-year-old man Sunday night after he drove into water while under the influence of alcohol and heroin, the Janesville Police Department said.

Virent, of Madison, uses plant sugars instead of petroleum to produce the main chemical used in polyester fabrics.

The Madison Mallards released their promotional schedule for the 2016 season, featuring fireworks shows, bobblehead giveaways, a visit from a WWE Hall of Famer and other entertainment acts.

The Green Bay Packers released defensive end Ray Drew on Monday.

Former University of Wisconsin standout Garrett Graham has signed a one-year contract with the Denver Broncos, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

FITCHBURG - Michael Robert Kupka, age 61, of Fitchburg, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016, at Unity Point Meriter Hospital in Madison.

BELLEVILLE - Alice Ruth Hollis, age 97, of Belleville, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Heartsong Assisted Living in Belleville. She was born on Dec. 24, 1918, in Belleville to her parents, Edward and Lydia (Bartlett) Kuhl. On…

LODI - Virgil Wetzel passed away the morning of April 24, 2016. He was 89 years old. He is survived by Wanda, his wife of 60 years; his two sons, Steve (Laurie) and Mike (Denise); and his four grandchildren, Curtis,…

ONALASKA / MONONA - Violet Weiss, age 89, peacefully passed away at Monona Heritage Assisted Living/Memory Care, on April 22, 2016. She was born Sept. 18, 1926, in West Salem, Wis., to Einar and Emma Severson.

DODGEVILLE - Henry C. Brennan, age 94, of Dodgeville, died on Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab Center, surrounded by his loving family. Henry was born on June 22, 1921, in Dodgeville, the son of Matt…

Students and parents at the school in the Meadowood neighborhood joined for the yearlong project to give people a voice and build community.

UW-Madison's Memorial Union Terrace should reopen next month, but whether construction will be finished before graduation May 14 is not yet known.

Construction will close a stretch of Newville Road, where it runs under Interstate 39-90 south of the Highway 59 interchange in northern Rock County, from Tuesday through mid-June, the state Department of Transportation said Monday.