Wisconsin State Journal Local News

madison.com - RSS Results
searched for #wsj
only for asset type(s) of article
Updated: 5 min 2 sec ago
Man charged in 3-county crime spree pleads guilty to federal gun charges
A man who is charged in three counties for an alleged crime spree in September 2013 pleaded guilty Thursday to federal gun possession charges.
Schrameyer, Paul A.
MOUNT HOREB - Paul A. Schrameyer, age 66, of Mount Horeb, Wis., died on Thursday, July 2, 2015, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ellestad Camacho Funeral Home, 500 N. 8th S…
Erb, Joshua Edward
LAKE MILLS - Joshua Edward Erb, age 38, born on July 12, 1976, made his highest climb on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, after fighting the hardest battle of his life, a seven month fight with cancer.
Leighty, Donald E.
POYNETTE - Donald E. Leighty, age 91, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 1, 2015.
Harasha, Dorothy I.
LANCASTER - Dorothy I. Harasha, age 96, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at the Atrium Post Acute Care in Lancaster.
Congdon, Jim
FORT ATKINSON - Jim Congdon, of Fort Atkinson, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015, under the care of Rainbow Hospice.
Loff, Neil K.
DANE - Neil K. Loff, age 70, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015.
Competency exam ordered for driver charged with striking pedestrian
A Sauk City man charged with striking and killing a pedestrian last month in Madison was ordered Thursday to undergo a competency evaluation to determine whether he is mentally fit to proceed …
Nicholas Winton, savior of Jewish children, dies at 106
LONDON — He was just a 29-year-old clerk at the London Stock Exchange when he faced the challenge of a lifetime. Traveling with a friend to Czechoslovakia in 1938, as the drums of impending wa…
Woman ordered to stand trial for stabbing death of husband
A rural DeForest woman pleaded not guilty Thursday to stabbing her husband to death and was ordered to stand trial for first-degree intentional homicide.
Applications due for pitch contests
Two pitch events for entrepreneurs will be held at Madison's Forward Festival in August.
Tomah man charged with threatening to kill Obama in La Crosse
Federal authorities on Thursday charged a Tomah man with making threats to kill President Barack Obama during his visit to La Crosse today.
Vote (Mostly) Online closes (mostly)
The website was created to encourage young people to vote in last fall's statewide elections.
Legislative finance panel to begin final flourish of activity on budget
The Wisconsin Legislature's joint finance panel was set to meet Thursday to begin a final flourish of activity on the next state budget.
Prep notes: Lancaster's John Hoch earns national recognition
Waunakee seeks new activities director
Bucks: Greg Monroe signing max deal with Milwaukee, reports say
Free agent center Greg Monroe will sign a maximum contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, Yahoo Sports reported Thursday, citing a league source.
Janesville Gazette: Hard to fathom Bo Ryan's departure
Dear Bo Ryan:
Scott Walker to enter presidential race, announce in Waukesha on July 13
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will announce his candidacy for president on July 13, according to a political aide.
Women's World Cup: Despite an agonizing semifinal loss, England embraces its Lionesses
MANCHESTER, England — England's national teams keep finding ways to make agonizing exits from major soccer tournaments.
Tour de France: 10 contenders to watch
Ten riders to watch in the 2015 Tour de France, which begins Saturday in Utrecht, Netherlands: