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Scott Walker to blame for bad state roads -- Bob Hunt

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 6:00pm
Most of Wisconsin's roads will not be repaired thanks to Gov. Scott Walker. Many roads are in need of repair according to authorities, including many county highway commissioners. The governor blames the media for reporting these facts as reasons for…

Congress is ignoring the right to life -- Allen Knop

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 6:00pm
I find it interesting to listen to all the Republicans saying we must be careful and remember the Constitutional rights of gun owners.

The people want stronger gun laws -- Jeff Virchow

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 6:00pm
Let me see if I understand this whole idea of representative democracy: Those we elect to serve in Congress are presumably reflecting the will of the people.

Faith is more effective than gun control -- Wayne Alden

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 6:00pm
The recent tragic shooting at the Pulse night club in Orlando, Florida was a despicable terrorist attack motivated purely by hate. Our nation is in deep mourning over this senseless act.

Republicans must take their party back -- Ron Kaufman

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 6:00pm
I am a Republican and I am fed up with my party.

Police chief defends officers in arrest at Madison mall

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 5:40pm
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Madison's police chief is defending his officers' actions in the arrest of an 18-year-old woman outside a mall that has generated claims of unfair treatment.

Madison stem cell company expands research with National Eye Institute contract

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 5:30pm
Madison-based Cellular Dynamics International will expand its position in stem cell-based research into eye disease with a new contract to work with the National Eye Institute at the National Institutes of Health.

Hands on Wisconsin: East Towne Mall arrest is Madison's Rorschach test

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 5:15pm
Despite clear video evidence of an arrest of an uncooperative young woman at East Towne Mall, the community is divided over whether the police used excessive force.

Fatal pedestrian accident closes Highway 30 at Interstate

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 4:45pm
A female pedestrian has died from injuries received when she was struck by a car in the eastbound lanes of Highway 30 between Interstate 90/94 and Highway 51 Thursday afternoon, according to Madison police reports.

Martin, Jonathan Lee

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 3:30pm
FENNIMORE - Jonathan Lee Martin, age 28, of Fennimore, Wis., passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016, at his parents farm due to a farming accident. Jonathan was born on Jan. 4, 1988, in Narvon, Pa., the son of Albert…

Smith, Steven Paul

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 3:30pm
RIO - Steven Paul Smith, age 55, died Saturday, June 18, 2016, in Madison. He was the son of Merwin and Marian Smith, formerly of Rio, and attended Rio High School.

Mc Intosh, Gerald Robert "Gary"

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 3:30pm
AVOCA - Gerald Robert "Gary" Mc Intosh, age 72, of Avoca, died Monday, June 20, 2016, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa. Gary was born on April 10, 1944, in Dodgeville, the son of Milo and Eleanor (Dax) Mc Intosh.…

Lamberty, Marie Geneva

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 3:30pm
PINE BLUFF - Marie Geneva Lamberty, age 93, of Pine Bluff/Mount Horeb, Wis., died on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wis.

Neumann, Helen L.

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 3:30pm
LOGANVILLE - Helen L. Neumann, age 97, died on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, in the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 26, 2016, at ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH in Hillpoint with…

McCully, Myrl D.

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 3:30pm
MOUNT HOREB - Myrl D. McCully, age 72, passed away suddenly, following a long illness, Tuesday, June 21, 2016.

Williams, Shirley S.

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 3:30pm
FITCHBURG - Shirley S. (nèe Stennis) Williams, age 78, of Fitchburg, Wis., passed away on the evening of Monday, June 20, 2016, at her home. She was born on Nov. 11, 1937, in Columbia, Miss., the daughter of Rufus B.…

Community members react to East Towne Mall arrest

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 3:24pm
The award was presented at the 39th Governor’s New Product Awards Banquet on Wednesday in Milwaukee.

Epidemic of thefts from unlocked vehicles hits Dane County

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 2:45pm
Unlocked vehicles seem to be easy pickings in Dane County.

Storm threat subsides, but still a chance for severe weather Wednesday night

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 2:45pm
Chances for severe weather to come through the Madison area have diminished Wednesday afternoon, but there still is a chance for strong thunderstorms late in the afternoon and into the night.

Block of Butler Street closing Thursday

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 2:10pm
A one-block stretch of North Butler Street in downtown Madison will be closed for a good part of Thursday so work can be done on a building.

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