Wisconsin State Journal Local News
Claire Nelson Fulenwider
April 16, 1942 — October 11, 2025
Polzin: Brewers talking points from Milwaukee’s gut-punch loss to Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS
The Brewers rallied in the ninth inning but came up just short in Game 1. It was playoff baseball at its best.
Instant analysis from the Brewers’ NLCS Game 1 loss to the Dodgers
Dodgers starter Blake Snell had Brewers hitters tied in knots as Los Angeles took Game 1 of the NLCS in Milwaukee.
Poll: How would you grade the Brewers' performance vs. Dodgers in NLCS Game 1
A familiar foe provided a big swing to doom the Brewers in Game 1 of the NLCS. What did you make of Milwaukee's efforts in the series opener?
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's final open practice
The Badgers held their final practice open to the media this preseason on Monday. Here's what stood out from the action.
Results from Day 1 of the WIAA Girls Golf State Championship
Top team and individual performances from the first day of competition at University Ridge Golf Course.
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DeForest girls golf's Brinley Goninen shoots personal best, helps team climb leaderboard
The junior helped DeForest finish the first day of the WIAA girls golf state championship fourth on the leaderboard.
3 things that stood out from Greg Gard at Wisconsin men's basketball media day
The Badgers spoke to media in Madison to preview the 2025-26 campaign. Here's what stood out from Gard's local media day news conference.
Butler Street house that burned was already slated for redevelopment
Madison approved plans in August to tear down the house and two neighboring properties for a five-story apartment building.
Obituary index for Tue., Oct. 14
AMIDON, Harold L., 80
Want to avoid John Nolen Drive rush hour traffic? Here are a few options
Madison traffic engineers said commuter delays are likely to ramp up later in the week as work begins on the John Nolen Drive reconstruction project.
Brewers name Aaron Ashby as starter for NLCS Game 1 against Dodgers
Brewers manager Pat Murphy voiced confidence in his Game 1 starter, who has opened one other game in the postseason already.
HONORING THE NAVY
Above: Erik Wright, left, education director for the Wisconsin Veterans Museum, serves cake at Monday’s ceremony at the state Capitol to celebrate 250 years of the U.S. Navy. Among the attendees was Navy veteran Jerry Zimbric, center, of Waunakee. The…
Wisconsin football offensive recruit decommits
Wisconsin football's Class of 2026 is down to 15 players after Monday's decision from a receiver.
DIGEST
Man arrested on child sex charges
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell before hosting No. 1 Ohio State
Badgers coach Luke Fickell discussed the program's murky QB situation, fans being upset with him, and more.
Marc Maron ends his podcast with final guest Barack Obama after 16 years and nearly 1,700 episodes (copy)
LOS ANGELES — Barack Obama helped Marc Maron lock the gates on his podcast Monday, returning to the show for the final episode after 16 years and more than 1,600 episodes.
Wisconsin men's hockey moves up in rankings ahead of first top-20 tests
The Badgers host Minnesota State in a nonconference series on Thursday and Friday with both teams ranked in the top 20.
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