Wisconsin State Journal

The Wisconsin State Journal is a daily publication based in Madison, Wisconsin, operated by Lee Enterprises. It is the second-largest newspaper in the state, serving a 19-county area in south-central Wisconsin. As of July 2012, the paper had an average circulation of 83,000 on weekdays and 118,000 on Sundays.

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2 arrested after crashing vehicle fleeing McFarland police

2 days ago | madison.com | Jeff Richgels

Two people were arrested early Saturday morning after crashing a vehicle while fleeing police and drugs were found in the vehicle, McFarland police reported. At about 2:25 a.m., a McFarland officer attempted to stop a vehicle traveling on Voges Road. The vehicle initially pulled over to the side of the road but shortly after made an illegal U-turn and fled from the officer, Interim Chief Brian Redman said in a statement. A pursuit began as the vehicle headed north on Highway 51 out of McFarland.
Driver faces OWI after hitting pedestrian in Madison

2 days ago | madison.com | Jeff Richgels

A driver faces an OWI after hitting a pedestrian on Sunday, Madison police reported. The incident happened about 5 p.m. in the Central Police District, but the City Wide Notable Calls daily report didn’t provide a more defined location or any details on how the crash happened. The 24-year-old man who was driving the vehicle that hit the pedestrian was found to be impaired and was arrested for OWI, first-degree recklessly endangering safety, and cited for numerous traffic violations.
Cajun restaurant on East Side closing once remaining food, equipment sells

2 days ago | madison.com | Samara Kalk Derby

Rue Bourre, a mainly takeout Cajun restaurant on Madison's East Side, is closing when its inventory gets sold, likely Friday or Saturday, its owner said. Bekah Nethken-Ulrich, who's 28 weeks pregnant with her second child, said she's had complications with her pregnancy that's hastened the closing of her restaurant at 4692 Cottage Grove Road. "She's wreaking havoc on my body, just like, straight up," Nethken-Ulrich said about the baby she's carrying.
Madison police investigating reports of gunshots on Southwest Side

2 days ago | madison.com | Jeff Richgels

Madison police said they are investigating multiple reports of gunshots on the Southwest Side on Friday night. The shots were reported about 11:35 p.m. in the area of South Gammon Road and Park Ridge Drive, according to the City Wide Notable Calls daily report. No shell casings, property damage, or blood was found, but video footage showed a female slumping until a vehicle picked her up. The log cautions that the information is “early and preliminary” and can change as the investigation unfolds.
OWI suspect hits, bites Madison police officer during arrest

2 days ago | madison.com | Jeff Richgels

An OWI suspect hit and bit a Madison police officer during his arrest on the South Side on Monday night, Madison police reported. The incident began when a tow truck driver reported finding a driver slumped over a vehicle while in traffic on the south side, police spokesperson officer Stephanie Fryer said in a statement.
Orfordville man dies in motorcycle crash off Rock County road

2 days ago | madison.com | Jeff Richgels

An Orfordville man died in a motorcycle crash off a Rock County road on Tuesday night, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office reported. At about 8:55 p.m., emergency responders were sent to the intersection of South River Road and the ramp to the West Highway 11 bypass in the town of Rock for a motorcycle crash with injuries, Sgt. Allen Peters said in a statement.
Woman arrested after firing gun during argument in Sun Prairie

2 days ago | madison.com | Jeff Richgels

A woman arrested after firing a gun during an argument in Sun Prairie on Tuesday, Sun Prairie police reported. Multiple 911 callers reported a gunshot about noon Tuesday in the 300 block of Sweet Grass Drive, Lt. Ray Thomson said in a statement. The investigation determined that two people who know each other became involved in an argument via social media. One of them then went to the other person’s residence, where the argument continued outside, during which a 23-year-old woman fired one shot.
Wisconsin coach maxes out bonuses available after winning award, championships

2 days ago | madison.com | Todd D. Milewski

The bonuses Mark Johnson earned for another championship season coaching the University of Wisconsin women's hockey team totaled more than double the salary he earned when he first started leading the team. Johnson took home more than $168,000 in bonuses for winning league and national championships and the national coach of the year award in the 2024-25 season. Badgers coaches qualify for awards based on team accomplishments and coaching honors, but Johnson has extra written into his contract.
Gunshot, vehicle speeding from scene reported on East Side

3 days ago | madison.com | Jeff Richgels

A gunshot and a vehicle speeding from the scene were reported on the East Side on Monday night, Madison police reported. The shot and vehicle were reported about 11:10 p.m. in the 1600 block of Fordem Avenue, police spokesperson officer Stephanie Fryer said in a statement. No damage, injuries, or signs of a shooting were located on the scene. Police are reviewing digital evidence.
Police dog helps arrest Monona woman who fled police in Fitchburg, Monona

3 days ago | madison.com | Jeff Richgels

A police dog helped in the arrest of a Monona woman who fled both Fitchburg and Monona police early Monday morning, authorities reported. At about 2:55 a.m., a Monona officer monitoring traffic along the Beltline at South Towne Drive learned of a vehicle that fled from Fitchburg police and soon after saw a vehicle traveling more than 90 miles per hour heading east on the Beltline, Monona Police Chief Brian Chaney said in a statement.