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: 7 min 48 sec ago

Wisconsin wants a healthy wolf population -- Frank Bowen

Thu, 10/05/2023 - 5:00am
The wolf population in Wisconsin is much debated. Some hunters who use hounds are in favor of a lower number. Other groups favor a lower number, such as those who lost livestock or a pet to a wolf attack, which…

Use a 'Baraboo left' on reconfigured Highway 33 -- Terry M. Kramer

Thu, 10/05/2023 - 5:00am
Construction on Highway 33 (8th Street) in Baraboo has now begun, and with luck it may be completed next year.

Democrats have inaccurate concept of democracy -- Sallie Helmer

Thu, 10/05/2023 - 5:00am
People have a misperception about what democracy is.

Polzin: Postseason failure a big part of Milwaukee Brewers' identity

Thu, 10/05/2023 - 4:37am
The franchise has gone 1-9 in its last 10 playoff games and hasn't won a series since 2018. A sputtering offense was again to blame in the latest early exit.

3 takeaways from Wisconsin men's basketball coach Greg Gard's media day news conference

Thu, 10/05/2023 - 12:35am
Badgers men's basketball coach Greg Gard expressed optimism about a large returning group.

Sun Prairie East's Annalise Yang, Edgewood's Lily Olson lead prep stars of the night

Wed, 10/04/2023 - 10:45pm
Yang and Olson were No. 1 singles winners at WIAA girls tennis sectionals. Here’s how other high school sports events played out Wednesday.

Open Jim: Assessing Tanner Mordecai and the Wisconsin football quarterback position

Wed, 10/04/2023 - 12:15pm
BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers questions from readers in his weekly mailbag.

Impeach Wisconsin's top election official, top Senate Republican tells Robin Vos

Wed, 10/04/2023 - 12:00pm
The state Senate voted to fire Wisconsin Elections Commission administrator Meagan Wolfe in a legally contested move in mid-September.

Wisconsin medical board complaint seeks to bar doctors from performing abortions

Wed, 10/04/2023 - 11:30am
The complaints are the latest effort by abortion foes to try to ban the procedure in Wisconsin after a Dane County judge ruled an 1849 law does not ban abortions.

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi to retire next year

Wed, 10/04/2023 - 11:15am
Parisi's resignation will set up a special election next year to pick his successor.

Butterfinger is Wisconsin's favorite Halloween candy

Wed, 10/04/2023 - 11:10am
What is your favorite Halloween candy?

Daughter paints her mother's portrait to honor her work in Madison

Wed, 10/04/2023 - 11:00am
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, six Latino leaders are being recognized through custom portraits displayed at the Overture Center for the Arts

Report: Text messages 'unequivocally sexual in nature' led to investigation of Chippewa County Sheriff Travis Hakes

Wed, 10/04/2023 - 10:35am
Text messages that were “unequivocally sexual in nature” were inappropriately sent by Chippewa County Sheriff Travis Hakes to a member of his department, according to an investigation report released Tuesday.

How to watch Wisconsin football's Big Ten battle against Rutgers

Wed, 10/04/2023 - 10:35am
The Badgers return to action Saturday against the Scarlet Knights. Here's how to follow the action, a forecast and more.

Upgrades at Goodman Park skating rink aimed at keeping ice frozen longer

Wed, 10/04/2023 - 10:15am
A NiceRink framed liner "allows water to freeze quicker and stay frozen longer," according to an announcement from Parks.

Racine man charged with homicide in Kenosha mass shooting that killed 1, seriously injured 4

Wed, 10/04/2023 - 10:10am
A 21-year-old Racine man is facing numerous criminal charges, including first-degree homicide, for his alleged role in a deadly Kenosha mass shooting in July 2022.

Jew and Gentile all on same footing for Teddy Roosevelt 125 years ago

Wed, 10/04/2023 - 9:40am
Newspaper editorial from 1898 credits Rough Rider for rewarding merit in the ranks

Madison's City Council has changed trespassing rules: Here's what that means

Wed, 10/04/2023 - 8:50am
Some on the council argued that city rules barring sleeping on private property inhibits nonprofits from getting access to funding that supports homeless people.

FFA Day brings youth to World Dairy Expo, but cows still steal the show

Wed, 10/04/2023 - 8:45am
The annual event, established in 1967, is expected to draw more than 50,000 people this week to the Alliant Energy Center, for a $31.8 million economic impact in Dane County.

'This is a shared fight:' Faculty, staff across UW System protest UW-Oshkosh's layoff plans

Wed, 10/04/2023 - 8:00am
The walkout Tuesday followed a petition by United Faculty and Staff of Oshkosh urging UW-Oshkosh leaders to reconsider its layoff plans and prioritize cutting administrative bloat.

Pages