Wisconsin State Journal Local News

Lowering the speed limit from 25 mph to 20 mph in Madison is unnecessary and ineffective. This change won’t significantly improve safety but will increase driver frustration and reduce efficiency for commuters, delivery drivers and emergency responders.

The July 29 article "'Wiener!' call stands tall," about the Madison Mallards' practice of awarding a hot dog for returned foul balls, was remarkable. Sadly, few foul balls are returned for hot dogs with the "wiener" announcement, according to Mallards…

The July 27 letter to the editor "Abortion contradicts chemical weapons ban" sheds some further light on the abortion issue. I agree we should say "chemical" rather than "medical" abortion, and I was not aware that RU-486 and misoprostol together,…

The college football season is quickly approaching for the University of Wisconsin.

ATLANTA — Jen Pawol felt love and support from fans, family, peers and players as she made history as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game in the major leagues.

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MILWAUKEE — William Contreras homered to cap a four-run seventh inning and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied past the skidding New York Mets 7-4 on Saturday for their eighth consecutive victory, spoiling Pete Alonso’s record-tying night.

ST. LOUIS — Michael Busch hit a three-run home run, Matt Shaw added a homer and an RBI triple, and the Chicago Cubs routed the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1 Saturday night at Busch Stadium.

February 16, 1938 – August 1, 2025

October 19, 1948 – August 6, 2025

Marilyn J. Weiland, age 85, died on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at The Larson House in Columbus.

November 25, 1927 – August 3, 2025

June 2, 1947 – July 31, 2025

October 2, 1931 – July 23, 2025

June 19, 1936 – August 3, 2025

February 10, 1947 – August 3, 2025

March 3, 1939 – August 3, 2025

Inhorn Memorial Service.