Wisconsin State Journal Local News

MADISON - Hubert G. "Hugh" Ganser, age 97, died on Jan. 15, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.

LIVINGSTON - Jeanette M. Wagner, age 88, of Livingston, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville. Jeanette was born on Sept. 2, 1926, in Wingville Tow…

LENOIR, N.C. / LAKE MILLS - Jeffery Roy "Bartzy" Bartz, of Lenoir, N.C., formerly of Lake Mills, passed away Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, with his son, Brandon and wife, Janet by his side. He was bo…

VERONA - Rolland Glen "Rollie" Duhr, age 85, of Verona, died on Jan. 16, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare.

LANCASTER, Wis. (AP) — A woman who shot her two sons and herself in the head in Montfort had been released a day earlier from a state mental health facility.

As a professional organizer, I find I gravitate toward certain organizing tools. You might be surprised at how simple my five favorite tools are.

The Northwest Packer Backers is one of the largest Green Bay Packers fan clubs in the country, with nearly 1,000 members on its Facebook page.

But "labor shortage" is cited as a top concern, with broad support for so-called "Right to Work" legislation.

Many of these birds are off-limits to hunters. They are admired for their beauty, stately nature, and ability to survive during the coldest of months.

The universities would operate as a public authority, under an idea being discussed.

It would seem that 2014 was a boom year for investing — everywhere but at the agency that manages Wisconsin’s multibillion dollar pension fund.

This is a big deal to me. I’m pushing 80 and have written a letter to the editor in my head every day, right after reading the news.

The Seahawks linebacker might be the least-ballyhooed member of this season's NFL All-Pro team.

Sherman’s 24 interceptions rank second in the modern era for a player in his first four seasons.

Expect Rodgers to take some shots Sherman’s way this time, as the San Diego Chargers did in beating Seattle the week after the Seahawks crushed the Packers.

The suspension by the league will begin Monday when the Bucks host the Toronto Raptors.

Cassie Rochel has had to learn to live with certain stereotypes most of her life.

ANTIGO, Wis. (AP) — The crowds who gather this weekend at the VFW Park boat landing in Prairie du Sac will see Marge Gibson engaged in the easiest, quickest and most enjoyable part of her job.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Garrett Metcalf recorded his first U.S. Hockey League shutout on Friday night, helping the Madison Capitols to a 4-0 win over the Youngstown Phantoms at the Covelli Center.

The University of Wisconsin and Bemidji State women’s hockey teams have faced each other three times this season.