Wisconsin State Journal Local News

Subscribe to Wisconsin State Journal Local News feed
madison.com - RSS Results searched for #wsj only for asset type(s) of article
Updated: 10 min 16 sec ago

Man suspected of shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers caught, AP sources says

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 3:54pm
The search for the man wanted in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers has led to the discovery of one of the suspect’s vehicles in a rural area outside Minneapolis.

'How to Train Your Dragon' soars in box office debut with $83 million, beating 'Lilo and Stitch'

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 1:14pm
LOS ANGELES — “How to Train Your Dragon” took flight at the box office this weekend, proving that some remakes still have teeth.

Dave Zweifel: Lake Monona shoreline project about to become high-profile

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 12:30pm
Jayme Powers isn’t a Madison household name — yet.

Spaniards packing water guns blame impact of mass tourism for housing crunch

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 12:11pm
BARCELONA, Spain — Protesters used water pistols against unsuspecting tourists in Barcelona on Sunday as demonstrators marched to demand a re-think of an economic model they believe is fueling a housing crunch and erasing the character of the Spanish city.

Winning caption is dreaming of Tahiti in this week's You Toon contest

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 9:50am
Winning line from reader beats more than 80 entries.

Coming up for Monday, June 16, 2025

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 9:18am
Madison and Dane County government

'What is our need?' How Wisconsin volleyball is approaching limited recruiting this year

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 9:03am
Wisconsin volleyball doesn't anticipate a large signing class. Here's where the Badgers are looking.

George Will: Nine reasons for cautious optimism about individual liberty

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 9:02am
Aristotle’s axiom “one swallow does not make a summer” suggests caution in anticipating large reverberations from a Supreme Court ruling recently. But the court’s unanimous affirmation of a principle that is commonsensical but now controversial might indicate its readiness to…

Emperor penguins show dramatic decline in a region of Antarctica, satellite photos show

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 8:30am
The estimated population of 16 penguin colonies — visible in satellite photos taken between 2009 and 2024 — declined 22% during that period.

Kelly Lecker: Misinformation hurts all of us

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 8:00am
You can take steps to verify that what you're seeing or hearing is real.

Shell casings, damaged house found after gunshots reported in Middleton

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 7:40am
At about 1:25 a.m. Sunday, multiple callers reported hearing six gunshots in the area of South Avenue and Maple Street, Middleton police reported.

Pete Hegseth can't hear pleas for F-35 noise mitigation in Phil Hands' cartoon

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 7:10am
The U.S. military has stationed F-35 fighter jets at Truax Field in Madison. The jets are essential to the Defense Department but are pretty darn loud.

OUR VIEW: Get deal done to save child care centers in Wisconsin

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 6:40am
Child care centers across Wisconsin have 33,000 slots open for children, according to the state. Yet 48,000 children remain on waiting lists to get in.

Stoughton family's damage claim under second county review

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 5:45am
The family is seeking funds for the restoration of their home, which had to be gutted due, primarily, to the tear gas used to smoke out a fugitive.

Dr. Zorba Paster: Care and sanitation with food can prevent illness from salmonella

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 5:35am
Keep these simple steps in mind, as outdoor cooking has begun.

Brewers give up 8 runs as Cardinals end skid

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 5:35am
Nolan Gorman hit a three-run homer, Willson Contreras added a solo shot in the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers.

Ron Johnson's big, beautiful 'no'

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 5:17am
Johnson’s big, beautiful ‘no’

Last-second stop, 'all-in' approach powers Waunakee to WIAA boys lacrosse state title

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 5:10am
The Warriors' two-year redemption arc paid off with a thrilling one-goal win in the second WIAA state championship game.

5 things to know about the WIAA state baseball tournament

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 5:03am
Sun Prairie East is back at state looking to turn last year's Division 1 runner-up trophy into gold. Here's what to watch as the teams descend upon Grand Chute.

Thanks to Beaver Dam Police Department for thorough work | Tom and Joan Ballweg

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 5:00am
In this day and age, letters to the editor are usually complaining about something or someone.

Pages