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: 11 min 18 sec ago

On the Air 4-7

Mon, 04/07/2025 - 12:00am
TV Radio

Digest 4-7

Mon, 04/07/2025 - 12:00am
BREWERS

Wisconsin men's basketball adds sharpshooting forward for 2nd transfer portal addition (copy)

Mon, 04/07/2025 - 12:00am
The Badgers lost several key forwards this offseason, and used the transfer portal to address a major need with a player who was his conference's freshman of the year.

4 observations from Wisconsin football's 7th spring practice (copy)

Mon, 04/07/2025 - 12:00am
Four players in new or altered roles made noise at the Badgers' practice Saturday, plus an update on a talented young player who didn't participate at Camp Randall Stadium.

Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record by scoring his 895th (copy)

Mon, 04/07/2025 - 12:00am
Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most goals in NHL history by scoring the 895th of his career. Ovechkin made hockey history on Sunday in a game against the New York Islanders. He scored on countryman Ilya…

Dave Zweifel: Trump ushers in new age of McCarthyism

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 12:30pm
I’m starting to wonder if the Cap Times legend John Patrick Hunter would be able to get folks to sign excerpts from the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights if he repeated his experiment today.

Musk's money helps caption win this week's You Toon contest

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 9:40am
Winning line from reader beats more than 60 entries.

Garden calendar: For the week of April 6

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 7:00am
Tips for your flowers, trees and shrubs.

Mendota Marsh: Oscar Fox wants a new way to pick Supreme Court justices

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 6:40am
After months of nasty campaign ads and outrageous spending, Oscar Fox wants to find a better way to pick Supreme Court justices in this week's Mendota Marsh.

Wisconsin voters shred Elon Musk's fake cheese | Center Stage with Milfred and Hands

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 6:40am
Donald Trump's billionaire buddy lost big in last week's state Supreme Court election

Dr. Zorba Paster: Practicing mindfulness can help soothe anxiety

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 5:55am
There are options to antidepressants and other drugs.

Real ID license requirements are starting in May. Here's what you need to know

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 5:30am
If you plan to fly domestically starting May 7, you'll need a federally compliant driver's license or ID to get on the plane.

WHO and USAID are essential to prevent next pandemic | Robert F. Chapman

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 5:00am
The Trump administration wants to put America first, both making our country more secure (new border walls) and getting the best return for taxpayers’ money.

History shows us that tariffs will ruin the US economy | Susan Swoboda

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 5:00am
President Donald Trump is leading our country into Hooverville.

Tariffs don't have to lead to higher rate of inflation | Mark Dunavan

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 5:00am
As a free-trader with a predisposition to look at tariffs with a negative eye, I would like to point out that the implementation of tariffs does not automatically translate into higher prices for Americans and an upward bump in the…

Judges Susan Crawford flipped her namesake Wisconsin county | Michael Barnett

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 5:00am
I see Judge Susan Crawford did well flipping Crawford County from red to blue during the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court election.

Rock 'n' roller Brad Schimel was gracious in defeat | Tom Yager

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 5:00am
Kudos to Judge Brad Schimel for being gracious in defeat. Though both campaigns for Wisconsin Supreme Court were heated by outside influencers, I was happy to see a respectful concession speech followed by a jam session.

Race for Madison's City Council was an inspiring experience | Lisa Veldran

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 5:00am
Though the April 1 election did not bring the outcome I hoped for, I am filled with gratitude — for my family, friends and every single supporter who believed in my vision for District 10. Running my campaign for the…

Election results were a rebuke of Elon Musk's antics | Rick Larson

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 5:00am
When Judge Susan Crawford won the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court, it sent a clear message that Wisconsin voters are sick of the craziness brought on by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

America would benefit from compulsory service program | Dennis McKinley

Sun, 04/06/2025 - 5:00am
I agree with Chris Talgo's recent column, "Compulsory rule would promote unity, purpose," regarding compulsory national service. But I would go with what radio personality Bruce Williams proposed years ago. As I remember, he suggested that all high school graduates…

Pages