Wisconsin State Journal Local News

The Wisconsin River Recreational Bridge & Trail will provide a connection between the Great Sauk State Trail in Sauk County and the proposed Walking Iron Trail on the Dane County side of the river.

Surprise — there has been a spate of good news so far in 2025.

The state is a leader in health-tech, and it's a competitive edge that must remain sharp for the state’s economic future.

Wisconsin was interested in adding Andrew Rohde as a transfer following his freshman season. He joins the Badgers expecting another jump after two years of high-major experience.

The 32-year-old Woodruff last pitched in a big league game on Sept. 23, 2023. He underwent shoulder surgery shortly after that and was nearing a return to the majors.

Dominant pitching efforts punctuated last week's high school baseball action. Vote for the most notable performance as the Supernova.

The article in Monday's State Journal "Speeds — and citations — rising" noted an increase in both speeding and speeds on the Beltline in Madison. Really? This isn’t a revelation to anyone who dares to drive it at virtually any…

“May you live in interesting times.”

Martin Preizler’s April 30 column, “March toward totalitarianism can happen here,” made some very good points.

The recent cancellation of AmeriCorps grants has had a widespread impact on many programs in Wisconsin. Close to home it has meant the closure of tutoring programs for struggling students in the Madison School District through the Achievement Connections and…

I enjoy reading the E-edition of the Wisconsin State Journal, but I’m sometimes miffed by some of the words used in articles.

About 736 million people around the world live in extreme poverty, according to the World Bank. As of 2018, about 822 million people were hungry worldwide.

Area goalkeepers dominated during the past week, as the high school girls soccer season reaches its final stretch. Vote for your favorite athlete to be this week's Supernova.

Kamari McGee will pursue a professional basketball career overseas rather than waiting on the NCAA and hoping for additional eligibility. Why? Because basketball isn't his only goal abroad.

HORSE RACING

PHILADELPHIA — Masyn Winn homered in the seventh inning to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on Monday night for their ninth consecutive win.

March 16, 1945 – May 9, 2025

NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson had 39 points and 12 assists, and the New York Knicks moved a win away from their first Eastern Conference finals appearance in 25 years and pushed the defending champion Boston Celtics to the brink…

RALEIGH, N.C. — Sean Walker cut to the middle of the ice and beat Logan Thompson for a critical late goal, then Andrei Svechnikov followed with an empty-net clincher to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on…

Gabriel Arias had a three-run double in the fourth inning, José Ramírez stole three bases and five Cleveland pitchers combined on a shutout as the Guardians beat the Milwaukee Brewers.