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Clear Horizons plant seeking new water permit as state decides on violations
The manure processing plant says it has new procedures in place to avoid spills.
Van Hise Elementary tries new school lunch program, which could expand to other schools
Van Hise is testing new lunches this June; about 420 students, kindergarten through fifth grade, will eat off the expanded menu that’s typically only available to middle schoolers.
Michael Perry: Gratitude sometimes is paid in tears
In La Jolla, California, a man approached me bearing a pile of every book I’ve written since 2002. “Would you mind signing all of these?” he asked. Of course I obliged, because I was on book t…
Blue Sky Science: Is it possible to bring back extinct animals?
De-extinction, as it’s been termed, hasn’t happened in over 3 billion years of life on Earth.
Doug Moe: Arlan Kay's Madison half century
The architect who specializes in historic renovations is slowing down but not retiring.
What are straight-line winds?
Q What are straight-line winds?
Musical 'Violet' launches new theater company
Capital City Theatre embarks on its first journey with a mix of Broadway and Madison talent.
Brewers: Speculation has Milwaukee targeting college pitchers in the draft
Ray Montgomery is tasked with finding difference-makers in his first year directing the amateur draft for Milwaukee.
Esther Cepeda: Why there are so few minority teachers
CHICAGO — There is a constant rallying cry in education circles: Why don’t we have more teachers of color?
Mother of 3 boys killed in Argyle arson moves on haltingly
NEW LISBON, Wis. (AP) — At night, Sharon Peterson is haunted by a recurring dream.
Mallards: Fourth straight loss drops Madison into second place
KENOSHA — A.J. Bogucki wasn’t the answer to ending the Madison Mallards’ losing streak Sunday.
Home Talent League: Kris Agnew's two-run single sends Albion past Clinton in 17 innings
Kris Agnew singled in a pair of runs in the top of the 17th inning, and Albion held on to defeat host Clinton 6-4 in a Home Talent League Southeast Section amateur baseball game Sunday afternoon.
WIAA state boys golf: Dodgeville's Chapin Orr overcomes injury to make state tournament
The senior injured his collarbone in a moped accident in April.
WIAA state boys golf: Short game could propel Madison Memorial a long way
First-year coach Greg Rodgers quickly instilled an emphasis on chipping and putting, helping the Spartans to their first state tournament appearance since 2010.
Prep notes: Madison Edgewood golfers seek state rebound
Boys golf tournament set for Monday and Tuesday at University Ridge
Around Town: Gardening at the Governor's Mansion
Wisconsin's first lady hosts the first of a series of Sunday gardening events, which are open to the public.
Thompson was truly a grass-roots governor -- Robert L. Bellman
Lately, I am having a new appreciation for the work of former Gov. Tommy Thompson. My main reasons are:
UW students need a voice in budget decisions -- Jacob Schimmel
Throughout the state budget process, the topic of shared governance has been discussed with only a portion of it in mind.
Once upon a time our leaders cared -- Ken Nordlund
Once upon a time, our elected leaders possessed wisdom and used it for the betterment of our state. I knew of them from history classes, and I saw evidence of their leadership in our instituti…