Wisconsin State Journal Local News

MADISON - Leigh Claire Hanson, age 78, of Madison, died on Dec. 13, 2014, after a long fight with COPD.

WINDSOR - Richard J. Schenck, age 89, of Windsor, passed away at his residence on Monday, Dec. 15, 2014, with his family by his side.

MIDDLETON - Margaret Loretta Laufenberg, age 101, died on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014, at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. She was born on Sept. 14, 1913, in Dane, to Chris and Julia (Endres)…

The Madison company said it will use the money raised to expand commercialization of its test for colorectal cancer. 

Wisconsin's Republican governor said Jeb Bush's announcement doesn't change his decision timeline.

Temperatures have dropped in Madison since early Tuesday morning, and colder but seasonable highs and lows are expected to stick around for the balance of the week.

Madison police arresting a teen for alleged disorderly conduct on a city bus Monday were confronted by a crowd yelling "Hands up, don't shoot" and "I can't breathe" while taking the teen into custody.

Multiple reports say Pittsburgh coach Paul Chryst will fly to Madison on Tuesday, and a source told the State Journal that his expected move to UW is a done deal.

Dane County investigators are piecing together what happened Monday night after finding a body in a burned out car in a field in the town of Medina.

A new report on health trends in Wisconsin shows ups and downs in specifics, but one factor was clear: there are significant gaps in health based on race, income and where you live.

Jordan, a sophomore from Urbana, Ohio, had two impressive wins over ranked opponents last week.

2013-2014 FINISH

A Madison man who must be a fan of detective stories did his own investigating when a delivered package of books was stolen from his apartment building.

Michael McCabe knows how fortunate he is to be in this position.

2013-2014 SEASON IN REVIEW

Gordon enters the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1 just 292 yards from the NCAA single-season rushing record, set by Barry Sanders in 1988.

Burglars hit a variety of businesses early Tuesday near Downtown Madison in attempted "smash and grab" break-ins, but in most cases it didn't appear that anything had been stolen.

Chryst, who is expected to be UW's next coach, addressed the media at an Armed Forces Bowl news conference on Monday.

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