Wisconsin State Journal Local News

Several years ago, Whitewater-area farmers and manufacturers, in need of laborers, started hiring immigrants to work in their fields and factories. COVID-19 decreased the university student population living in Whitewater and left ample housing for immigrants.

The latest Department of Public Instruction youth risk assessment shows the prevalence of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts among our teens. Horizon High School educates teens who are struggling with recovery from substance use. We recognize the frequency of depression…

Thanks to all the good people who are responsible for repairing the uneven sidewalks.

Ken's Meats & Deli on Monona Drive in Monona is a time capsule, a throwback to a time when a butcher shop might also be a deli and a general store.

Freddy Peralta and William Contreras helped Milwaukee to its second straight win in the series with Cleveland and fourth consecutive victory overall.

Fill in the caption with a clever quip by Wednesday and win publication of your line with the cartoon in next Sunday’s newspaper. You’ll also receive a signed print of the cartoon by artist Phil Hands.

Bo Melton, Malik Heath, Samori Touré and Grant DuBose know they can't ease while trying to secure their spot on Green Bay's stacked wide receiver depth chart.

The Badgers football coach caught up with reporters for the final time before game week on a variety of topics. Here's what stood out.

The Badgers' 16th training camp practice featured a lengthy scrimmage that was controlled by the defense.

While several key starters on both sides of the ball will sit for Green Bay in Sunday night's exhibition game in Denver, there are plenty of storylines to monitor.

Former University of Wisconsin, Madison-area and state standouts were among those selected. See which players, coaches and other individuals will be recognized.

Housing shortages in Wisconsin and across the country are making it difficult to find an affordable place to live.

Oscar Fox and Lewis Crane enjoy one of the last summer sunsets on the Memorial Union Terrace in this week's Mendota Marsh.

Families and staff have accused Southside Principal Candace Terrell of creating a culture of bullying and retaliation.

Adames nearly won a fan a truck and Aaron Civale pitched six shutout innings against his former team as Milwaukee looked to win three straight.

Just like against the Packers' No. 1 defense during most practices in Green Bay, Love & Co.’s successes were not nearly as frequent as they would’ve liked Friday in Colorado.

Dismissing the complaint clears the way for a potential lawsuit seeking to keep Jill Stein off the ballot.

A Madison man is in custody after police say he allegedly murdered a woman at a North side home.

All officers involved have been placed on administrative duties amid the DOJ investigation led by the department's Division of Criminal Investigation.

The week will kick off with a walking tour of the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood on Saturday and continue with a mix of in-person and online events.