Wisconsin State Journal Local News

DODGEVILLE - Margaret "Peg" Rock, age 90, of Dodgeville, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. She was born in Dodgeville on July 21, 1924, to Carl and Mary (Thies) Rock.

MADISON - Evelyn J. Orvis, age 81, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at home with her family.

POYNETTE - William L. Hinrichs, age 83, of Poynette, a longtime Madison, and Westfield resident, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015, at Country Terrace in Poynette. William was born on Nov. …

MIDDLETON / BARABOO - Max Wilhelm Herrmann Sr., age 98, of Middleton, formerly of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2015, at Heritage Senior Assisted Living in Middleton.

MADISON - Stanley R. "Pinky" Anundson, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Arrangements are pending.

MADISON - Caryl Mae Mosel, age 91, died on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements are pending. A full obituary will appear in Friday's edition. Online condolences…

MADISON / PINE BLUFF - Hannah J. Zoromski, age 26, of Madison, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ellestad Camacho Funeral Home, 500 N. 8th S…

A page for Robinson on the website of Foster Funeral Home and Cremation Services says the service will start at 4 p.m. Saturday.

The Waunakee standout sat out her junior season with a knee injury, but returned this season to lead the Warriors to state

January jobless rates in Dane County and its three largest cities were the lowest in the state, according to preliminary U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ estimates released Wednesday by the st…

SHOREWOOD HILLS - Karen Walsh grew up in rural Wisconsin just outside of Columbus where her path frequently crossed with those of abandoned felines.

Years before big technology companies such as Google and Facebook began talking about using balloons, drones and cellphones to provide Internet access to billions of people in developing count…

High school students and supporters of Madison police are planning separate events Wednesday in the continuing community response to the officer-involved fatal shooting of Tony Robinson on Friday.

Bill would allow superintendents to override school board policies to improve low-performing schools.

School districts have lodged complaints about the length of time needed for students to take Wisconsin's new state test aligned to the Common Core State Standards.

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MechoSystems, based in Long Island City, New York, is a leading designer of window coverings for architects.

Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin has signed a measure freeing workers in his state from having to pay union dues if they want to keep their jobs, naturally enough upsetting labor honchos wanting…

The field for the tournament, which will be played November 20 and 22 at Madison Square Garden in New York, also includes Duke, Georgetown and VCU.

The Wisconsin Beer Bracket returns for its fourth year; it's up to you to crown the champion.