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Matusek, Mary A.
WAUNAKEE - Mary A. Matusek, age 92, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare. Arrangements are pending.
Schmitz, Marlene Joan (Argall)
PLATTEVILLE - Marlene Joan (Argall) Schmitz, age 78, of Platteville was born to eternal life on May 21, 2016, following a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in Mineral Point on Nov. 4, 1937, to Homer…
Prep boys tennis: Madison Edgewood, Middleton lead area teams in state rankings
Madison Edgewood is ranked No. 5 in the Division 2 coaches' poll. Middleton stands No. 5 in the Division 1 rankings.
Esther Cepeda: Low-income students face knowledge gap outside class
CHICAGO — The results of the first nationally representative assessment of technology and engineering literacy are in, and they’re generally positive: 43 percent of eighth-grade students are proficient at solving real-world problems. And of these students, female white and female…
Stop the violence and build a better city
OUR VIEW: Strong reaction to string of deadly shootings shows Madison is committed to keeping people safe and improving lives
Together: Gifts graduates will actually use
It’s graduation season.
Shooting on Park Street leaves two people injured
At 3:05 a.m., police responded to reports of multiple shots being fired and people fleeing the area at La Hacienda Restaurant, 515 S. Park Street, authorities said. A 26-year-old man was found with gunshot wounds in the parking lot when…
Executive Q&A: TEMPLATE (copy)
Dr. Zachary McCallum was born and raised in a Madison political family — father Scott was lieutenant governor and, more briefly, governor; mother Laurie chairs the Labor & Industry Review Commission.
Six-year restoration brings Gratiot House back to life
The 1835 home of Henry Gratiot is now a bed and breakfast
Balancing Act: 'Bad Moms' movie please be funny
I had three thoughts when I watched the new trailer for “Bad Moms,” the movie starring Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn that’s set for a July 29 release.
Additional training needed to become forensic nurse
Two 40-hour courses and 50 or more hours of clinical training are needed to become fully trained as a forensic nurse in Wisconsin.
Record year for Meriter Hospital program that collects forensic evidence in assault cases
The former Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program, now known as Forensic Nurse Examiner program, handles sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse cases.
Scott Walker, Democrats preview election arguments on UW budget cuts, tenure, tuition freeze
In recent weeks Democrats have drawn attention to the impact of higher education budget cuts while Gov. Scott Walker has sharpened his criticism of faculty members and tenure.
Patrick Durkin: Wildlife biologists say "saving" presumed orphaned animals wrong thing to do
When finding an “orphan” in the woods, monitor the situation a long time before deciding you truly know what’s going on.
Hands on Wisconsin: Scott Walker has been naughty again
In a surprise ruling the Wisconsin Supreme Court decided Gov. Scott Walker did not have the ability to diminish the power of the Department of Public Instruction and the office of School Superintendent.
Chris Rickert: Scant evidence doesn't stop Paul Soglin from blaming Chicago — again
Paul Soglin wasted little time before suggesting those involved in the violence were something less than bona fide Madisonians.
Garden calendar | For the week of May 22
Tips for your flowers, trees and shrubs.
Tom Oates: Short roster hamstrings Brewers limits Craig Counsell's strategic decisions
Colin Walsh, Ramon Flores and Jhan Marinez aren't ready for the big leagues.
NASCAR: Matt Crafton wins Trucks race; Necedah's Johnny Sauter takes third
CONCORD, N.C. — Joey Logano won an entertaining if not confusing version of NASCAR’s annual All-Star race by snatching the lead from Kyle Larson with two laps remaining Saturday night in the $1 million exhibition event at Charlotte Motor Speedway.