Wisconsin State Journal Local News

The mayor pursues a series of actions including closing homeless encampments around the city.

A persistent question for University of Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez over the years has been whether baseball will ever be reinstated at the school.

This is what a girl can do:

If you live in Dane County and are insured by BadgerCare Plus or Medicaid, you may be eligible for a new quit smoking program called Striving to Quit.

Several thousand people will assemble today at the Dane County Regional Airport to welcome home some 85 veterans of World War II and the Korean War.

I got to hear two UW-Madison icons speak Tuesday of this past year's experiences.

They formed a sizable contingent at the industry's huge, annual conference.

Here's how members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation voted on major issues this week. 

Contracts for Eaves, Kelsey and swimming coach Whitney Hite are maintained but not extended.

Contributions from newly acquired Alterra Bank helped boost earnings.

MADISON - John Garver died April 16, 2015, in Sarasota, Fla. Obituary and date of service to follow later.

MONROE - Donald John Van Wagenen, of Monroe, Wis., passed away on April 22, 2015, at age 87.

REEDSBURG - Ronald C. Schroeder, age 80, died on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Ron was employed by The Reedsburg Bank for over 40 years, retiring as senior vice…

Consultant's draft business plan offers three design options for Public Market in city Fleet Services Building.

A Wisconsin victim lost thousands of dollars to an internet scammer who used false dating profiles to gain the victim's trust, a federal indictment charges.

The Madison School Board extended Superintendent Jennifer Cheatham's contract earlier this year for another two years.

A new addition to the project is the use of solar power to handle part of the power plant's own electricity needs.

One hardly knows where to begin.

The singer-songwriter's new release weaves together hard times and romance.

Celebrate Earth Day this weekend by volunteering, learning and having fun.