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The PSC order will alter the rate structure for MGE electric customers, raising the fixed rate and slightly lowering the usage charge.

A former Poynette man serving a 15-year federal child pornography sentence was charged Monday with child sexual assault, and if convicted would be sentenced to life in prison under a provision…

Gov. Scott Walker criticized President Barack Obama's handling of a range of issues during an interview with the State Journal on Monday.

MADISON - Donald Elmer "Barney" Gugel, son of Louis Andrew and Dealma Mae (nee Smith) Gugel, born on June 6, 1941, in Madison, was known for his dry sense of humor, his peaceful demeanor, invo…

LAKE MILLS - Jeremy Edward Draper, age 41, passed away on Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, at his home in Lake Mills.

MADISON - Stephen J. Henning, age 71, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014.

BELOIT - Donald C. Hale, age 79, died on Friday, Dec. 26, 2014, at Beloit Memorial Hospital, with his family at his side. Don was born on Aug. 4, 1935, in Blanchardville, the son of Dale and C…

EVANSVILLE - Alan Eager passed away at the age of 90 on Dec. 28, 2014, after suffering from a brief illness. He was surrounded by family and expressed pleasure that he was in his home.

MIDDLETON - Dale N. Gillings, age 90, passed away on Friday, Dec. 26, 2014. He was born on Sept. 27, 1924, in rural South Dakota, the son of Earl Richard and Bertha Marie (Dimick) Gillings.

BARABOO - James R. "Jim" Hinz, age 75, of Baraboo, died on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his family. Jim, son of Frederick and Ida Mae Hinz, was born on April 24, 1939, i…

MADISON - Janet Seabury Stonecipher of Madison, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014. Arrangements are pending. A full obituary will appear in Wednesday's edition.

BLACK RIVER FALLS - Lyle Robert Coates, age 94, of Black River Falls, formerly of Baraboo, passed away on Friday, Dec. 26, 2014, at Pine View Care Center in Black River Falls. Please see the S…

MADISON - Marvin N. Peterson, age 80, of Madison, died peacefully on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, at St. Mary's Hospital, following a brief illness.

MCFARLAND / MADISON - Gentle Forest "Sonny" "Preacher" Parker III, was free to fly on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2014. He passed away at William S. Middleton Veteran's Hospital in Madison with hi…

MADISON / CROSS PLAINS - Dale G. Biba passed away at UW Hospital on Dec. 28, 2014, after a long illness. Dale was born to Joseph and Arlene (Dowling) Biba in Madison, on Oct. 29, 1947. He grad…

SAUK CITY - Betty Mae Lochner, age 91, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, at Sauk Prairie Healthcare Center. She was born in Melrose, Minn., on Jan 25, 1923, to the late Joseph and Mary (Pf…

MADISON - Frederick Lee Cox, age 33, of Madison, peacefully entered into eternal rest, surrounded by family, on Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, at his home. Frederick was born on July 8, 1981, to Kenar…

SPRING GREEN - Judine M. Hutter of Spring Green took the hand of the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, and the Lord took her home to His heavenly kingdom. She was born in Iowa County, the daughte…

MADISON - Delores M. Pitas, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Dec. 28, 2014. She was born on Oct. 11, 1928, at home in Dotyville, daughter of Irvin and Vera (Jannusch)…

MOUNT HOREB - Donald P. Frisch, age 84, of Mount Horeb, died on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare with family at his side.