Wisconsin State Journal

The Wisconsin State Journal is a daily publication located in Madison, Wisconsin, and is owned by Lee Enterprises. It is the second largest newspaper in the state of Wisconsin, serving a 19-county area in the south-central part of the state. As of July 2012, the average circulation on weekdays was 83,000 copies, while on Sundays, it reached about 118,000 copies.

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Memorial Mass for Pope Francis being held in Madison

1 day ago | madison.com | Samara Kalk Derby

Madison Catholic Bishop Donald Hying is holding a Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Francis on Saturday, said a spokesperson for the Diocese of Madison. The Mass will be held at 1 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 401 S. Owen Dr., on Madison's West Side and is for the entire diocese, spokesperson Kris Kranenburg said.
Direct flights to Los Angeles from Dane County Regional Airport return May 21

1 day ago | madison.com | Jeff Richgels

Direct flights to Los Angeles International Airport from Dane County Regional Airport return May 21, the airport said Wednesday. The seasonal service on Breeze Airways will depart on Wednesdays and Saturdays through Aug. 30. “Los Angeles is one of our most in-demand destinations, especially for travelers planning spring and summer getaways,” Dane County Executive Melissa Agard said in a statement.
Dryer fire displaces person from West Side home

1 day ago | madison.com | Jeff Richgels

A dryer fire on Tuesday morning displaced a person from a West Side home, authorities reported. Fire crews were sent at 7:46 a.m. to the 900 block of Mohican Pass on a report of a dryer smoking in the basement and arrived at 7:51 a.m. to find smoke showing from the roof line and entry door, Madison Fire Department spokesperson Cynthia Schuster said in a statement.
Driver taken to hospital after running red light, causing crash on Near West Side

1 day ago | madison.com | Jeff Richgels

A driver was taken to a local hospital after running a red light and causing a crash on the Near West Side on Sunday morning, Madison police reported. At about 8:20 a.m., officers sent to a report of a rollover crash determined that a driver was heading south on Park Street at Johnson Street when he did not stop for a red light and struck another vehicle, spokesperson officer Anthony Vogel said in a statement. The driver’s vehicle rolled over and he was taken to University Hospital for evaluation.
35 Wisconsin vehicle dealers lose licenses for breaking law

1 day ago | madison.com | Jeff Richgels

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles on Wednesday said it revoked the dealer license or wholesale dealer license from 35 state dealers for illegal activities. The illegal activities included selling directly to consumers, failing to maintain a dealer bond and other infractions. The process featured investigations by DMV’s Dealer and Agents Section, hearings in March, and a 30-day appeal period, with most of the license revocations finalized on April 5 or 6.
5 high school baseball stars of the week: April 22 edition

1 day ago | madison.com | Sean Davis

Mount Horeb scored a pair of wins last week behind the right arm of Alex Chapman. The sophomore pitcher combined for seven scoreless innings and nine strikeouts as the Vikings earned wins over Fort Atkinson and Sauk Prairie. “Alex makes coaching easy,” coach Ryan Finley said. “He’s a great leader in the classroom and on the field, extremely coachable, and has the talent to play multiple positions in the field.
George's Flowers, a family business for 41 years, is closing

2 days ago | madison.com | Gayle Worland

The spring bouquets and vases brimming with roses that George’s Flowers is selling for Mother’s Day 2025 will be the last from the longtime Madison business. George’s Flowers, a colorful presence at 421 S. Park St. for 41 years, will close its doors for good at 2 p.m. on May 10, after holding special holiday hours the day before Mother’s Day. The floral shop was opened in 1984 by George Choles and his wife Nia. Choles died last year on Oct. 4, one day after his 100th birthday.
No injuries reported after SUV smashes into Far West Side garage

2 days ago | madison.com | Jeff Richgels

No injuries were reported after an SUV smashed into a Far West Side garage and hit another one on Monday afternoon, authorities reported. Fire crews sent to reports of an SUV crash into a building at 7383 Tree Lane at 2:16 p.m. arrived at 2:22 p.m. to find a vehicle pointing down a retaining wall with the nose of the vehicle impacting the side of a neighboring garage, and heavy damage to the garage behind the vehicle, Madison Fire Department spokesperson Cynthia Schuster said in a statement.
Person shot on South Side Tuesday morning

2 days ago | madison.com | Jeff Richgels

A person was shot on the South Side on Tuesday morning, Madison police reported. Officers sent to the 2000 block of Baird Street around 8 a.m. found a person who was shot and injured, police spokesperson officer Stephanie Fryer said in a statement. The suspected shooter and the person who was shot know each other. The suspected shooter was not at the scene and the investigation is continuing. Police plan to release more information later Tuesday.
Man faces OWI after fiery crash into pole on South Side

2 days ago | madison.com | Jeff Richgels

A man faces an OWI after a fiery crash into a pole on the South Side on Saturday night, Madison police reported. Officers were sent to the crash in the area of John Nolen Drive and Olin Avenue around 10:05 p.m., police spokesperson officer Stephanie Fryer said in a statement. A 30-year-old man who admitted to driving before the crash was arrested and booked into the Dane County Jail on a second offense of OWI. No injuries were reported.