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Sheriff's deputies search for suspect in apparent homicide in town of Vienna, 911 center says
The medical examiner has been sent to the scene where the victim was found in the 5300 block of Highway DM.
Badgers sports: Two linebackers commit to UW
The University of Wisconsin football team picked up a pair of commitments Saturday, when linebackers Noah Burks and Dallas Jeanty decided to join the Badgers’ 2016 recruiting class.
Two severely injured in rollover crash in Dodge County
Two people sustained severe injuries in a rollover crash Saturday morning near Waupun, authorities said.
WIAA state softball: Poynette settles for Division 3 silver trophy after title-game loss to Laconia
The Pumas, in their seventh state title game, come up a run short after leaving 11 runners on base in a loss to the Spartans.
Henck column missed point on highways -- Kathleen Falk
In his column last Sunday, "Stop kicking the can down the highway," Mitch Henck mischaracterized my role in highway projects 20 and 30 years ago.
UW needs make Wisconsin Idea come alive -- Bruce Grau
Undeniably, the University of Wisconsin System continues to play a key role in the state economy through its invigoration of business and its direct cash flow. The historic legislative support…
Gas tax must go up to maintain roads -- Terry M. Kramer
The recent state budget debate about how to fund the transportation network is a prime example of politics that have jumped the track of reasonableness.
'Firestorm' over tenure is overblown -- Bob Drane
Those living in the tenuous 21st century economy must be shaking their heads over the "firestorm" debate in progress at our great university on the medieval notion of tenure (which is basicall…
State leaders don't seem to have a plan -- Brian Hanke
Do our governor and our legislators really have a plan for Wisconsin, a plan that identifies where we are and where we want to go? The planning process should precede the budget process, not t…
Greedy capitalist aren't using free market -- Chris Uhlir
I got my bachelor of science degree at UW-Madison in economics, and I believe in the ideals of entrepreneurship and free markets as much as anybody. But conservatives and those who believe in …
School's out for summer in this week's You Toon caption contest
Fill in the caption with a clever quip by Wednesday and win publication of your line with the cartoon in next Sunday’s newspaper. You’ll also receive a signed print of the cartoon by artist Ph…
One in 11 state doctors flunk audit; it's not that hard, says past medical board chairman
About 8.3 percent of licensed physicians could not prove they met Wisconsin's continuing education requirements.
Oconomowoc man killed in crash on I-90
A 65-year-old Oconomowoc man was fatally injured in a crash on Interstate 90 early Saturday morning, authorities said.
Breunig, Janet Ann
MADISON / SAUK CITY - Janet Ann Breunig , age 60, passed away peacefully at University of Wisconsin Hospital on June 11, 2015.
Borman, Linda K.
STOUGHTON - Linda K. Borman, age 60, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on Nov. 1, 1954, in Stoughton, the daughter of Irving and Betty (Vaage) Melaas.…
Grim, Fay
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN - Fay Grim, age 89, of Prairie du Chien, passed away on June 9, 2015, at Sylvia's Hospice House in Ocala, Fla. He was born on Oct. 31, 1925, in Crawford County, Wis., the son …
Vollrath, Christopher Richard
SHEBOYGAN - Christopher Richard Vollrath, age 65, passed away on June 9, 2015, at the Sharon Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls. He was born on Sept. 7, 1949, in Sheboygan, to the…
McLimans, Theodore "TJ"
FITCHBURG - Theodore "TJ" McLimans, age 41, of Fitchburg, passed away at his home on Friday, June 12, 2015, from complications of diabetes. He was born on Oct. 3, 1973, in Lancaster, to his pa…
Borski, Betty J.
BARABOO - The remarkable and beautiful Betty Jane (Johnson) Borski, a woman of strong mind, spirit and opinion, passed away late Friday, June 12, 2015. She was loved and appreciated by her chi…
McDermott, Donald F.
MADISON / RIDGEWAY - Donald F. McDermott (D. Mac Diarmada), age 89, of Madison, formerly of Ridgeway, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 11, 2015, at his home in Madison,…
