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Madison police looking for missing woman
Madison police are asking the public to help in the search for a missing East Side woman.
Classic recipe: Pot roast meat loaf
Each week, we’re pulling a classic recipe out of the State Journal archives and sharing it here as it was originally printed years ago. Remember, ingredients and cooking techniques change over time so you may want to make some adjustments…
Zucchini flowers are perfect for stuffing
Zucchini flowers are perfect for stuffing. In the following recipe, the flowers are filled with cheese before frying. The result is a creamy, flavorful filling and a super-crisp crust.
Body found in Lake Monona
Two fishermen found a body in the waters of Lake Monona Tuesday night, near the mouth of the Yahara River.
Naturally sweet granola bars are hit with kids
Once upon a time, my Indian grandma was left in charge of packing school lunches for my sisters and me. We were sent off to school with some potato curry and a garlic chutney so fierce my eyebrows twitched on…
UW-Madison swaps parking meters for new mobile payment system
The university is removing coin-operated meters and replacing them with a new mobile payment system, contracting with the company Parkmobile.
Dane Dances kicks off Friday with Earth, Wind & Fire tribute band
Madison is flush with free, outdoor live music in the summer, and Dane Dances is one of the best-known purveyors of those sweet sounds.
Wisconsin back on track for wind power
OUR VIEW: More renewable energy will help state cut greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change
Election 2016: 47th Assembly District | Democratic primary
Three Democrats are vying in the Aug. 9 partisan primary election for the open seat in Assembly District 47, which includes Monona, McFarland and most of Fitchburg. No Republican filed to run in the Democratic-leaning district, so the primary winner…
Jonah Goldberg: Why Hillary’s candidacy is more ‘historic’ now than in 2008
Among the innumerable flip-flops, course corrections and reinventions that have come to define Hillary Clinton’s three decades in public life, perhaps the most interesting one is her decision in 2016 to go all in as the woman-candidate.
NFL: Chargers to sign ex-Packers WR James Jones
San Diego needs to add veteran depth following a Sunday knee injury to wide receiver Stevie Johnson.
Brewers: Ryan Braun, Chris Carter power win over Padres
SAN DIEGO — Ryan Braun hit a tiebreaking homer in his return to the lineup, Zach Davies won for the ninth time in 10 decisions and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Mallards: Mike Reitcheck takes staff lead in victories
The left-hander leads Madison past Kenosha to improve to 7-1 on the season.
City leaders establish subcommittee to look into police and community relations
The subcommittee was established to gather insight from residents, develop recommendations and offer space for Madison police to share information about the department.
Olympics: Columbus native Heather Miller-Koch's sacrifices spur her to Rio Games
Nearly every day for the better part of three years started at 5 a.m. for Heather Miller-Koch. A 45-minute subway ride through Manhattan to the lone indoor track in New York City followed by training for the 2012 U.S. Track…
Tom Oates: Brewers' tear-down just about over, rebuilding has begun
On the same day the Milwaukee Brewers completed Phase One of their rebuild, Phase Two began.
Catholic Multicultural Center aims to expand with donated Fitchburg facility
The Diocese of Madison announced the donation of the Knights of Columbus Council 4527 building last week.
Area bowling: Five to be inducted into Madison USBC Bowling Association Hall of Fame
Inductees Paul Beckman, Craig Zirbel, John Bisco, Bob Frambs and Rick Thomas will grow the Hall membership to 135.
Proud new citizens exemplify America -- Luke Fuszard
Last week, I went to Philadelphia for the Democratic National Convention. As one of 4,763 delegates, I witnessed an amazing week of politics, proceedings and performance. Nevertheless the most notable moment for me was not any speech or celebrity. Indeed…