Wisconsin State Journal Local News

These standouts have aspirations for team and individual success ahead of the season.

Ulrike Dieterle is too old to run for District 5 on Madison's City Council, and her priorities match her age.

Placing Madison's city clerk on leave shortly before an important election, days before absentee ballots go out and early voting starts, is not a good way to make sure elections are secure and well run.

As a Reform rabbi and leader in the Jewish community, I stand for the Jewish values of protecting the vulnerable, pursuing justice, and choosing leaders who will serve the people with integrity, compassion and respect for all people.

Bucks reserve center Jericho Sims will likely miss the rest of the regular season after undergoing surgery Monday morning to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb.

The amount that the Wisconsin athletic department paid out in bonuses to coaches from the fall sports season in 2024 was down 58% over the year before.

Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The election is April 1.

Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The election is April 1.

Bernard Seidling, 73, also of Key West, Florida, will be sentenced on June 11.

The Badgers received a momentum boost with their strong Big Ten Tournament performance, an effort that also caught the attention of AP voters.

Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The election is April 1.

Preliminary results of a forensic examination on Sunday confirmed that the motorcyclist died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.

“He did not behind the wheel intending to kill her,” the prosecutor argued, “but he made every choice that killed her.”

With several players and coaches gone or in the transfer portal, the Badgers won't continue postseason play after breaking a 13-year drought last year.

Era is best known for its berry blast pancakes with seasonal mixed berries, raspberry vanilla glaze, whipped cream and an orchid on top.

The home burglary happened in the 4700 block of Sumac Road, Dane County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Elise Schaffer said in a statement.

No one met the boys at the bus stop when they were dropped off on Jan. 5, 2024, one of the parents’ attorneys told the Wisconsin State Journal in May.

The man called for help about 4:50 p.m. Sunday when he was unable to stop the bleeding from his injury and he was taken to a local hospital.

Snow totals are heavily dependent on the track of the low pressure system, which still is about 48 hours away.

Contributing personal observations via a community-based network of volunteers can help with weather and river forecasts.