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State budget committee approves long-term care changes

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 8:05pm
The Joint Finance Committe adopted most of Gov. Scott Walker's plan to expand the Family Care program.

Tom Oates: Frustration lone consistency for league-worst Brewers

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 8:00pm
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers have come full circle.

Zendesk delivers a philanthropic message by air mail

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 7:45pm
The tech company used homing pigeons to carry the news of its contributions.

WIAA boys tennis:

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 7:00pm

Fitchburg police seek help identifying person, vehicle of interest in May 9 shooting

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 7:00pm
Police on Wednesday released a photo of a person of interest and a vehicle of interest in the shooting.

Restaurant News: Third Cold Fusion opens near McFarland

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:30pm
Cold Fusion branched out with a third location, this one in the Town of Dunn in the former Patrick's. 

Investigation was professional, transparent -- Pat Malloy

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:00pm
The state Legislature last week passed a law requiring law enforcement agencies to use an outside entity to investigate deaths that were caused by law enforcement officers. Often this difficul…

Demand for chicken threatens health -- Rick Bogle

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:00pm
The most deadly disease in human history was the 1918 Spanish flu. It swept the globe quickly killing tens of millions.

Why not tax shoes as well? -- Bill Kennelly

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:00pm
Maybe the bike tax is a good idea, but why stop there.

Deny citizenship to ISIS fighters -- Thomas Gitter

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:00pm
It is now time to get serious about Americans who go to join ISIS or any other extremist group. On their return to the United States we should confiscate their passports, deny them their Ameri…

'Reforms' endanger schools, economy -- Gloria Meyer

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:00pm
When I moved to Wisconsin 25 years ago, I was thrilled my daughter would be attending a top-flight school. I was not disappointed, and I am still impressed, by the schools my grandchildren att…

Residents oppose size of apartment project on Far East Side

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:00pm
T. Wall Enterprises seeks approval for three, four-story buildings with a total 284 apartments on Portage Road.

Scott Walker says he would sign prevailing wage repeal

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 5:15pm
Gov. Scott Walker would sign a bill repealing the state's prevailing wage if it passes the Legislature, his spokeswoman said Wednesday.

Police: Three-time bank robber left ID behind after earlier shoplifting try

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 5:01pm
A man charged Wednesday with robbing three banks in Fitchburg and Madison in April and May was identified in part because he had left his driver's license behind when he was stopped for shopli…

Brewers: Ryan Vogelsong, Joe Panik help Giants sweep three-game series

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 5:00pm
MILWAUKEE — With their offense struggling, the Milwaukee Brewers are trying to take chances at the plate.

State could lease buildings outside Dane County under GOP plan

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 4:00pm
Also, the proposed Hill Farms redevelopment on Madison's West Side would be exempt from local zoning ordinances.

Wisconsin banks report higher profits

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 3:45pm
The FDIC's first quarter report shows a rise in net income for banks nationwide.

Nachreiner, Louis "Louie"

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 3:30pm
PLAIN"Louis "Louie" Nachreiner, age 83, of Plain, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2015, at Greenway Manor Nursing Home in Spring Green. Louie was born May 2, 1932, to Ernest and Molly Nachrei…

Neyer, Sharon L.

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 3:30pm
MIDDLETON / MADISON - Sharon L. Neyer (formerly known as Lindquist), age 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. She was born on July 13, 1939, in Sequim, Wash., to Herbert and Florene (Paul…

Eichorst, Loene Elizabeth

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 3:30pm
DODGEVILLE - Loene Elizabeth Eichorst, age 89, of Dodgeville, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015, at her daughter and son-in-law's home in Dodgeville.

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