Wisconsin State Journal Local News

During the early December thaw we were preparing for a family trip (which is to say roaring around trying to cram a week’s worth of to-dos into a single afternoon) when I found myself needing …

All life is precious — whether it’s that of belligerent Ferguson, Missouri, jaywalker Michael Brown, resistant Staten Island, New York, cigarette peddler Eric Garner, or New York City police o…

The Justice Department is reviewing its options in response to a recent court ruling that overturned two insider-trading convictions and threatens others. Unfortunately, the options are limite…

No decision yet on firings of three Oakhill Correctional officers.

Fast Biryani has opened in the former, free-standing La Bamba location at 4738 East Washington Ave.

Spooner's Don Christensen is willing to try stem cell transplants so he can live longer to continue his website for disabled outdoors people and terminally ill kids, as well as work in other w…

A dedicated group of volunteers with a distinguished history in Madison continues to translate books into braille.

The city of Verona's blue light poles contribute to the "identity" of Verona Avenue but made quite a stir among community residents when they were first installed. 

What are geomagnetic storms?

Going by objective standards of reason and fairness, Al Sharpton is not to blame for the assassination of two New York City cops.

The image Melvin Gordon had for his future was borderline unrealistic.

Honors: Chicago Trinity Dancers, ages 6-21, recently performed at a world championship qualifier. Fifty-six team dancers won gold in both the youngest and oldest categories. Local gold medalis…

Senior Cole Paskus scored with less than 3 minutes remaining Sunday to send the Madison West boys hockey team to today’s championship game of the Culver’s Cup tournament.

PLAYER OF THE GAME

GREEN BAY — The names came rushing back every time quarterback Aaron Rodgers made another play.

Once senior center Frank Kaminsky finally got some help, the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team started to roll Sunday night.

TAMPA, Fla. — To University of Wisconsin interim football coach Barry Alvarez, the primary focus of Auburn’s defense isn’t a secret.

The Badgers hold the Wolverines to 34 percent shooting in the game.

State Journal columnist Tom Oates assesses the Packers' performance in Sunday's game vs. Detroit.

GREEN BAY — Aaron Rodgers is limping into the playoffs with a smile.