Wisconsin State Journal Local News

In the Dec. 2 State Journal article “Rothman: Liberal arts safe,” Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman walks back parts of an email he had sent to chancellors that suggested “shifting away from liberal arts programs.”

The letter to the editor last Sunday "We should directly elect America's president" ignored the core strengths of the Electoral College.

I would like to thank the State Journal for publishing Gayle Worland's wonderful article on the front page of last Sunday’s newspaper, "Miss Betty’s influence spans seven decades."

When the idea for the pedestrian mall was first floated, folks pointed to the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado, as an example of how great it might be.

The presentation at the Dec. 4 meeting of the proposal to turn part of State Street in Madison into a pedestrian mall was a boring reimagining, neutered ab initio by the presenters begging the questions of feasibility.

Presidents of three prestigious American universities attended a congressional hearing last week. After being asked if students calling for the genocide of Jews were in violation of their respective institutions’ code of conduct, none of them answered in the affirmative.…

March 19, 1933—Dec. 2, 2023

The boys basketball players combine to score 28 points. Here’s how other high school sports events played out Friday.

Carson Bantle scored three times and William Whitelaw had two goals as the Badgers equaled their win total from last season in just 17 games. Here's how it happened.

Minnesota became the first team this season to score more than three times against the Badgers women's hockey team. Here's how it happened in Minneapolis.

Saturday night's Elite Eight matchup at the UW Field House will be entertaining to see how each team incorporates their game plans.

The veteran cornerback remains out of the lineup with a shoulder issue and says his playing status is "week to week."

The fight at an encampment for homeless people at Reindahl Park led to the death of a 54-year-old man.

Wisconsin's offensive line shrinks in depth with a former in-state four-star recruit looking to finish his career elsewhere. Here's what we know.

The report comes just days after the 10 Republicans who signed the fake elector documents settled a civil lawsuit admitting that President Joe Biden won Wisconsin.

The second phase of construction at Madison Yards on the West Side includes two residential buildings and a hotel.

"This agreement hopefully can reset our relationship with the Legislature so that we can work together," system President Jay Rothman said.

The Badgers are playing in their fourth Elite Eight match at the UW Field House since 2019. Their wins have been fruitful.

NCAA Tournament history with Arizona has been good for the Badgers. They make their first visit to Arizona since 1962.

The 40-year-old man was booked into the Dane County Jail on a tentative charge of eluding and also received several traffic tickets, Madison police said.