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Badgers softball: Katie Christner's two-run single lifts UW to series win over Iowa
Senior Katie Christner's two-run single in the sixth inning provided the difference as the University of Wisconsin softball team scored a 3-1 victory over host Iowa in a Big Ten Conference game Sunday afternoon in Iowa City.
Badgers men's rowing: UW wins two of three races against No. 16 Stanford
After a close loss to No 4 California and a sweep of No. 19 Oregon State on Saturday, UW didn’t disappoint.
Badgers women's rowing: UW sweeps three races against rivals; lightweights runner-up in Founders Cup
The University of Wisconsin women's rowers swept all three of their races that featured No. 15 Gonzaga, No. 16 Iowa and No. 18 Notre Dame, and its novice eight boat grabbed the win in the third varsity eight grand final…
NASCAR: Carl Edwards wins a Bristol for first triumph of season
Starting on the pole for the second straight week, he led 276 of 500 laps.
Teacher retention needs attention -- Francine M. Tompkins
The April 11 article “States look to ease teacher shortages” illustrates why the problem of teacher shortages cannot be solved with a single fix.
Hold 'Jesus lunch' at a church, not school -- Mary Foster
In response to those running the “Jesus lunch” at Middleton High School: Don’t you remember the days when the principal asked you to stop doing something? You might say, “Oh, I am sorry."
Don't let GOP drag our nation backward -- Pamela Midbon
The Republican Party has moved further to the right over several decades. Its views are now so extreme that the rest of the development world rarely shares its views.
Freedom of speech applies to Christians -- Jack Mielke
The Middleton School District is engaged in a battle with local mothers hosting "Jesus lunches."
State should target bar owners, not bartenders -- Beth L. Cox
The Oregon Police Department recently carried out compliance checks on local vendors who sell alcohol. The purpose of these checks was to make sure no entity with a liquor license was serving to under age patrons.
Brewers: Pirates unload on Milwaukee starter Zach Davies in 9-3 victory
The right-hander was was pulled before getting out of the inning and was charged with five earned runs, nine hits and three walks.
Watch: Nigel Hayes, Khalil Iverson, Charlie Thomas join in college basketball's latest dance craze
The University of Wisconsin finally joined in when Nigel Hayes, Charlie Thomas and Khalil Iverson posted their version in the UW locker room on Instagram on Sunday.
Around Town: Mending Day leaves sewing repair to the experts with machines
The free Monona sessions started in October and have been held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the third Sunday since.
Report: Health risks associated with spraying manure vary depending on situation
A scientific study was released Thursday which indicates the risks factors of using irrigation to spread manure on farms.
Help young readers by paying for books
The Wisconsin State Journal and WISC-TV (Ch. 3) are urging support for the Madison School District’s promising summer reading program called Read Up!
Just Ask Us: What is the "uninstructed" option on the presidential primary ballot?
Voting under the uninstructed designation is a way for a voter to direct the delegates to make their own decisions at the national convention.
Rickman, Arlene M.
MADISON /MOUNT HOREB - Arlene M. Rickman, age 91, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare. Arlene was born on Sept. 8, 1924, in Mount Horeb, the daughter of Bartholomew and Margaret (Olson) Baumgartner. She…
Stauffer, Martha "Marty"
BARNEVELD - Martha "Marty" Stauffer, age 95, died on Saturday, April 16, 2016, in Mount Horeb, Wis. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ellestad Camacho Funeral Home, 500 N. 8th St., Mount Horeb, Wis.
Murray, Virginia M. "Ginny"
MADISON - Virginia M. "Ginny" Murray, age 78 passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born on Nov. 7, 1937, in Richland County, Wis., the daughter of Ted and Fern (Clary) Kolman.…
Josheff, George
MADISON - George Josheff, age 85, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Meriter Hospital, two days shy of his 86th birthday. Born and raised on Madison's east side, he was the son of Van and Kalope Josheff. George…
Janicek, Don R. M.D.
NAPLES, Fla. - Don R Janicek, M.D. passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2016, from the effects of lymphoma. He was born on July 20, 1925, the youngest son of Joseph and Mary Janicek of Madison, Wis.
