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Prep hockey: Stoughton, McFarland skate to tie

Fri, 12/05/2014 - 11:15pm
Senior defenseman Arin BonDurant and freshman forward Jackson Breton scored in the second period, but the Stoughton boys hockey team had to settle for a 3-3 overtime tie with visiting McFarlan…

Badgers volleyball: Victory is sweet as seniors say goodbye to UW Field House

Fri, 12/05/2014 - 10:15pm
As senior moments go, it was about as good as it gets.

Authorities search for Janesville man reported missing since Oct. 31

Fri, 12/05/2014 - 9:45pm
Authorities are searching for Alan Jahnke, 63, of Janesville, who was last seen in Afton on Oct. 31.

Badgers sports: Men's and women's swimmers in fourth at Texas Invitational

Fri, 12/05/2014 - 9:15pm
The University of Wisconsin men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams each are in fourth place after two days at the three-day Texas Invitational in Austin.

Badgers women's hockey: Sarah Nurse's goal lifts UW in overtime

Fri, 12/05/2014 - 8:30pm
The third-ranked Badgers play North Dakota at 3 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Sunday at LaBahn Arena.

New UW-Madison performance center named in honor of donors George and Pamela Hamel

Fri, 12/05/2014 - 8:30pm
The UW System Board of Regents on Friday approved the name of the Hamel Music Center, recognizing the Hamels' $15 million gift to construct the $22 million performance center.

Prep boys hockey: Quick start leads to milestone for Reedsburg/Wisconsin Dells coach Neil Mattson

Fri, 12/05/2014 - 7:05pm
The Cheavers' coach eclipses the 200-victory plateau.

Ho-Chunk Nation to get army ammunition plant land

Fri, 12/05/2014 - 6:23pm
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Ho-Chunk Nation will finally receive nearly 1,600 acres at the closed Badger Army Ammunition Plant.

Tech and Biotech: Cellectar drug wins orphan status; kudos for NewsCurrents Online; and the Governor's Business Plan contest opens for entries

Fri, 12/05/2014 - 6:15pm
Cellectar is a Madison company working on drugs to find and treat cancer.

College football: Whitewater's Justin Howard a steadying force in time of change for Warhawks

Fri, 12/05/2014 - 6:08pm
The senior wide receiver stepped up his game after teammate Jake Kumerow's injury, and has kept up his leadership role with the announcement of coach Lance Leipold's departure.

A tribute to Wisconsin linemen -- Rob Thorpe

Fri, 12/05/2014 - 6:00pm
I am a big fan of UW sports, especially football. Wisconsin has had a fabulous group of running backs over the years, including Melvin Gordon and Corey Clement this year.

Protect lakes to help exotic swans -- Paul Noeldner

Fri, 12/05/2014 - 6:00pm
You don't need to go to Africa to see wild animals.

Kudos to UW's Stave and Andersen -- Hal Decker

Fri, 12/05/2014 - 6:00pm
It's time to give kudos where they are due.

Gov. Scott Walker's comments on right-to-work plan echo those of Michigan governor

Fri, 12/05/2014 - 6:00pm
The Republican governor again declined to say whether he would veto or sign right-to-work legislation.

Protesters march in Madison

Fri, 12/05/2014 - 5:27pm
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Dozens of protesters have marched through Madison to protest the decisions by grand juries in Missouri and New York against indicting police officers involved in the death…

Spurred by recent cases, demonstrators march on South Park Street

Fri, 12/05/2014 - 4:45pm
The rally's organizers stressed that grievances with what demonstrators call police brutality and state violence go beyond those single cases.

Madison Times acquired by Milwaukee-based Courier Communications

Fri, 12/05/2014 - 4:35pm
The weekly paper will remain based in Madison and retain its focus while adding editorial and advertising staff.

Badgers men's basketball: Sam Dekker a gametime decision vs. Marquette

Fri, 12/05/2014 - 4:05pm
Junior forward Sam Dekker will be a gametime decision Saturday when the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team plays Marquette at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.

Paul Soglin, police chief: Body cameras not a quick fix for good community relations

Fri, 12/05/2014 - 3:30pm
Mayor Paul Soglin and Police Chief Mike Koval say they are working toward rolling out body-mounted cameras for police in Madison.

Hubacher, Robert W.

Fri, 12/05/2014 - 3:30pm
LAKE MILLS - Robert W. Hubacher, age 78, of Lake Mills, passed away at home on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014, with his family by his side.

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