Wisconsin State Journal Local News

You may be scratching your head as you read the daily flow of executive branch decisions eroding our Constitution. Please know that I am, too. Some of us are pulling out our hair.

I am appalled U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, just blindly voted to "hire" people for important national security Cabinet posts who have little if any actual demonstrated qualifications for those positions.

Regarding postpartum Medicaid expansion to support mothers and newborns, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, told reporters, “Our caucus has taken a position that expanding welfare is not a wise idea for anyone involved.”

Driving in Madison is a bad enough challenge without any interference.

Recently a friend told me to stay away from Venezuelans because they kidnap people, and I started laughing until my sides hurt. When did we begin to judge an entire nation of people based on one person’s actions?

I recently read reports of alleged abuse of beagles at Ridglan Farms near Madison.

The Jan. 26 story "Power needs are staggering," about the anticipated power demands of Minnesota's burgeoning artificial intelligence data centers, was troubling.

Tranel is looking out for farmers and the climate

The Badgers have been outscored 16-2 in the third period in their last six games, all losses that were close entering the final 20 minutes.

Redshirt freshman guard Jack Janicki stepped up like he hadn't before when thrust into a backup point guard role with senior guard Kamari McGee ejected early against Purdue.

A Cuba City man was arrested Friday night after firing multiple shots at another driver in a road rage incident.

The Badgers rallied behind an explosive offense that featured 32 points from their star guard to secure a key upset victory over the Boilermakers on Saturday.

The Badgers were among the top 16 seeds revealed by the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee on Saturday. See where they landed a month before the NCAA Tournament Selection Show.

It typically takes the city 12 to 14 hours to fully plow Madison's 1,800 miles of traffic lanes, but more snow is expected during the day Saturday.

The Sun Prairie East standout and Arkansas State commit checks all the boxes, yet wasn't picked among the six finalists as best player in the state.

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff said he exceeded his expectations when he faced hitters for the first time since late in the 2023 season.

The Badgers broke a 5-on-5 scoring drought but one goal was all they could muster in losing at No. 8 Ohio State to extend a late-season skid.

Philadelphia's title run provided multiple lessons that Green Bay can use as its GPS toward a deeper playoff run next season. Here are five things the Packers can emulate.

Fill in the caption with a clever quip by Wednesday and win publication of your line with the cartoon in next Sunday’s newspaper. You’ll also receive a signed print of the cartoon by artist Phil Hands.

Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The primary is Feb. 18.