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Madison's Africa Fest celebrates continent's diverse culture

Thu, 08/11/2016 - 4:00pm
There might be as many reasons for people to attend Africa Fest as there are cultures in the world’s second-largest and arguably most diverse continent.

Sonic Foundry narrows losses in its third fiscal quarter

Thu, 08/11/2016 - 4:00pm
The Madison streaming media company says it expects to break even for the full year.

Janesville man faces child pornography charges

Thu, 08/11/2016 - 3:38pm
James N. Davis, 49, has been tentatively charged for 25 counts of child pornography possession.

Grimes, Neil A.

Thu, 08/11/2016 - 3:30pm
WAUTOMA - Neil A. Grimes, age 76, formerly of Stoughton, passed away Thursday morning, July 21, 2016, at his home in Wautoma.

Soldwedel, David H.

Thu, 08/11/2016 - 3:30pm
OREGON/STOUGHTON - David H. Soldwedel, age 79, of Oregon, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. A memorial gathering will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson St., Stoughton,…

English, William H.

Thu, 08/11/2016 - 3:30pm
JANESVILLE / MADISON - William H. "Bill" English, age 87, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, at home. He was born March 29, 1929, the son of Hazen and Elizabeth (Lawrence) English in Chicago, Ill.

Denker, Patricia Kennelly "Tricia"

Thu, 08/11/2016 - 3:30pm
REEDSBURG - Patricia Kennelly "Tricia" Denker, age 60, of Reedsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born June 20, 1956, in Ridgewood, N.J., the daughter of Joseph G. and Margaret…

Chelcun, Beverly J. (Wagner)

Thu, 08/11/2016 - 3:30pm
LODI / PORTAGE - Beverly J. (Wagner) Chelcun passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016.

Figge, Robert "Bob"

Thu, 08/11/2016 - 3:30pm
WAUNAKEE - Robert "Bob" Figge passed away on Aug. 6, 2016, at the age of 54. He was born to Robert Fred Ella Figge and Elaine Joyce DeBuhr on Aug. 15, 1961, and raised in West Bend, Wis. Bob graduated…

WALL STREET JOURNAL-BEST SELLERS

Thu, 08/11/2016 - 3:14pm
Best-Selling Books Week Ended Aug. 7th.

Roads washed out in western Wisconsin; storms still on tap in Madison area

Thu, 08/11/2016 - 2:30pm
Heavy rains Thursday morning in western Wisconsin washed out or closed roads, with a flash flood watch staying in effect for about a dozen counties until Friday morning.

With new 'rapid rehousing' initiative, Salvation Army hopes to reduce homelessness

Thu, 08/11/2016 - 2:00pm
The partnership with Dane County and a group of private investors is intended to quickly get families into apartments.

Women's hockey: Former Badgers goalie Jessie Vetter retires from professional hockey, report says

Thu, 08/11/2016 - 1:38pm
She helped lead UW to three national titles between 2006 and 2009 and earned the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award in 2009 as women's college hockey's best player.

Scott Walker financial backers join Donald Trump's economic team

Thu, 08/11/2016 - 1:30pm
ABC Supply billionaire Diane Hendricks and Uline co-founder Elizabeth Uihlein are among those advising Trump.

College football: UW-Whitewater picked to win WIAC title in preseason poll

Thu, 08/11/2016 - 1:30pm
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team is the preseason choice to win the 2016 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) football title, according to a preseason poll of the league's head coaches and sports information directors.

Madison receives federal grant to study paid leave programs

Thu, 08/11/2016 - 1:07pm
The $155,317 Department of Labor grant will help the city research the financial and operational effect of creating a paid leave policy for the approximately 2,700 permanent employees of the city.

Man robbed at gunpoint on State Street, Madison police say

Thu, 08/11/2016 - 1:00pm
A man sitting outside in Downtown Madison Tuesday night was robbed by a man who pointed a gun at the victim during the robbery.

Prep football preview: Columbus set to challenge Lodi in Capitol North

Thu, 08/11/2016 - 1:00pm
The Cardinals return 30 letterwinners and 17 starters from last season.

Patrick Durkin: Lake trout have become trophy fish in North Woods

Thu, 08/11/2016 - 12:45pm
Fishing pressure on North Woods lakers has grown the past decade, but not dramatically.

Kohl's 2Q profit tops expectations as it lowers expenses

Thu, 08/11/2016 - 12:45pm
Kohl's fiscal second-quarter profit beat analysts' estimates, as the department store operator trimmed expenses and managed its inventory well.

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