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Lawmakers react to over-prescribing allegations at Tomah VA
A Center for Investigative Reporting investigation questioned high use of painkillers at the Veterans Administration hospital in Tomah.
'Always a presence': Longtime Madison School District superintendent Douglas Ritchie dies
Ritchie was superintendent of the Madison School District for 13 years between 1967 and 1980.
Police roll out new neighborhood resource officer program
Madison Police Chief Mike Koval introduced the officers who will launch a program aimed at improving some of the city's neighborhoods.
Rural schools are still neglected -- Darlene M. Olson
Apparently little has changed in 100 years since publication of the State Journal editorial of Jan. 16, 1915, "Country schools have been neglected," which was republished in Sunday's newspaper.
Legalizing drugs might stop murders -- Chuck Litweiler
When we learn of the accidental murder of a baby by shooters intending to hit a rival drug dealer two doors away, it's time to think about what might be done to stop such madness.
Foundation fights for freedom to decide -- Elizabeth Mannering
As an atheist, I had to shake my head at the condescending attitude displayed by a recent letter writer in response to the article about the Freedom from Religion Foundation.
Despite insult to Islam, murders must be condemned -- Masood Akhtar
I strongly condemn the deadly assault on the Paris headquarters of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. Killing in response to insult, no matter how gross, must be unequivocally condemned …
Police chief rebukes protest group in blog post
Madison's police chief issued a stern rebuke Monday to a protest group that has said his department perpetuates disparities between black and white residents.
Badgers men's basketball: Traevon Jackson set for foot surgery, could miss six weeks
Jackson was injured in UW’s 67-62 loss at Rutgers on Sunday night.
Madison man identified as passenger killed in Highway N crash Friday
Leon Benton, 35, was a passenger in an SUV that was struck broadside in the town of Pleasant Springs.
Victim of Madison homicide identified as Chicago man
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Authorities have identified the 26-year-old man who was killed in a Madison apartment over the weekend.
Restaurant News: Cosi departs State Street after eight years
After eight years on State Street, the fast-casual chain restaurant Cosi has closed.
Rep. Paul Ryan won't seek presidency in 2016
The decision by the 2012 GOP vice presidential nominee clears the path for Gov. Scott Walker.
Sandstrom, Oscar Freeman
MADISON / REEDSBURG - Oscar Freeman Sandstrom, age 77, of Madison, formerly of Reedsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015.
Pellock, Richard J. "Dick"
CASSVILLE - Richard J. "Dick" Pellock, age 80, of Cassville, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa.
Imhoff, Darlene M.
MADISON / HIGHLAND - Darlene M. Imhoff, age 92, entered into Eternal Life on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.
Loy, Beatrice Mae (Qualle)
MADISON - Beatrice Mae Loy (Qualle), age 106, passed away on Jan. 11, 2015.
Sonsteby, Shirley M.
PRIMROSE TOWNSHIP / VERONA - Shirley M. Sonsteby, age 78, of Primrose Township, died on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, at her home, with family by her side. She was born on March 30, 1936, in Madison,…
Hutchens, Alma H.
REEDSBURG - Alma H. Hutchens, age 80, died on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at ST. JOHN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH in Rock Spring…
Wilke, Arlie D. "R" Jr.
LAKE MILLS - Arlie D. "R" Wilke Jr., age 57, of Lake Mills, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, due to an accident while cutting trees.
