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: 36 min 38 sec ago

Supreme Court ends John Doe probe that threatened Scott Walker's presidential bid

Thu, 07/16/2015 - 7:27am
Clearing a potentially serious obstacle from Gov. Scott Walker's intended path to the White House, the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a secret investigation into financing of reca…

Businesses protest Paul Soglin's proposal for sharp fee increase for sidewalk cafes

Thu, 07/16/2015 - 6:00am
The mayor says he proposed a fee increase to level the economic playing field between bars and restaurants and retail, but would consider negotiations to ease rise.

Chris Rickert: Working to live doesn't come in seven-day weeks

Thu, 07/16/2015 - 5:30am
It was a state-sanctioned last line of defense for people who prefer working to live over living to work.

Restaurant review: Squirrel this one away — great breakfast at Nest

Thu, 07/16/2015 - 5:30am
Breakfast at this out-of-the-way bar is worth taking a weekend drive. 

Packers: 2016 game against Jaguars will be in London, reports say

Thu, 07/16/2015 - 4:30am
The Green Bay Packers will play a regular season game in London for the first time in 2016, according to media reports.

Brewers: Despite recent better play, poor start could have Milwaukee a selling

Thu, 07/16/2015 - 3:40am
MILWAUKEE — Once in free-fall, the last-place Milwaukee Brewers have stabilized now that it's summer.

Badgers football: Will to play hurt exacts heavy toll on Kyle Costigan, Sam Arneson

Thu, 07/16/2015 - 3:00am
He didn’t know it yet, but Kyle Costigan’s hope for an NFL career began falling apart during his sophomore season.

Mallards: Pitching keys victory over Wisconsin Rapids

Wed, 07/15/2015 - 11:15pm
WISCONSIN RAPIDS — A.J. Bogucki and two relievers combined to allow just one unearned run as the Madison Mallards posted a 6-1 victory over the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters in a Northwoods League …

Junior golf: Another big win for Loren Skibba, who adds WWSGA/WPGA girls match-play crown to her collection

Wed, 07/15/2015 - 8:33pm
The Middleton golfer cooled off Whitefish Bay's Savannah Vega Schwartz with a 2-and-1 in the semifinals and puts away Mukwonago's Katelyn Martin 3-and-2 at Horicon Hills Golf Club to win her t…

Brewers: Shortstop Orlando Arcia the cream of shaky crop on farm

Wed, 07/15/2015 - 8:00pm
A year ago at this time the Milwaukee Brewers were in first place in the National League Central, Ron Roenicke was a front-runner for manager of the year and general manager Doug Melvin was sh…

Enbridge Energy pipeline appeal officially removed from county agenda

Wed, 07/15/2015 - 6:26pm
County officials said the company's appeal has been removed from Thursday's County Board agenda and they denounced state action.

Wisconsin Senate passes Bucks arena deal

Wed, 07/15/2015 - 6:00pm
The Wisconsin state Senate has approved a public financing deal for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena.

UW is worth taxpayers investment -- Lois Carlson

Wed, 07/15/2015 - 6:00pm
"This family," said one of my daughters a few years ago, "has a love affair with the University of Wisconsin." Of my children and their spouses, 10 have been students and nine have degrees fro…

Walker pitted workers against each other -- Gerald W. Meier

Wed, 07/15/2015 - 6:00pm
Gov. Scott Walker, now officially a candidate for president, recently accused Hillary Clinton of dividing the country by her efforts to achieve equal pay for women.

Walker is either untruthful or incompetent -- Nancy Slavik

Wed, 07/15/2015 - 6:00pm
Gov. Scott Walker claims he had no knowledge of the various Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. bad business loans, attempts to change the wording of the Wisconsin Idea, or last-ditch efforts…

Mining law like an un-exploded bomb -- Ed Peters and Chuck Lemke

Wed, 07/15/2015 - 6:00pm
The single letter "I" distinguishes the words “ordinance” and “ordnance,” but their meanings differ greatly.

Change team name to the Wisconsin Bucks -- David Braga

Wed, 07/15/2015 - 6:00pm
I love college basketball more than the NBA game, but I still think the Bucks are a great asset to the state.

2015 Dane County Fair: Wednesday results

Wed, 07/15/2015 - 5:30pm
Natural Sciences

Man pleads guilty, fired shots, hit State Trooper squad car

Wed, 07/15/2015 - 5:30pm
A Madison man who dared police to confront him last October pleaded guilty Wednesday for shooting near them.

Restaurant News: 8 Seasons Grille seems to be latest restaurant casualty

Wed, 07/15/2015 - 5:15pm
The Bassett Street restaurant known for its seasonal menus and popular Iron Chef competitions may be finished.

Pages