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UW-Madison chancellor asks Scott Walker to veto tenure, shared governance changes
The changes to tenure have drawn national attention and prompted a large backlash from UW faculty.
Scott Walker: Open records changes 'a huge mistake' that 'didn't come from us'
Gov. Scott Walker pointed the finger at Republican lawmakers Friday on a widely criticized proposal to curtail Wisconsin's open records laws, calling it "a huge mistake" that didn't originate …
Beer Baron: Bull Falls brings a taste of European tradition
The Wausau brewery's expansion into southern Wisconsin showcases malt-forward English and German beers.
Report: Michael Grebe to lead Scott Walker's presidential campaign
Bradley Foundation chairman Michael Grebe will head Gov. Scott Walker's campaign for president, the Weekly Standard reports.
The MAMAs are music awards with a mission
Local music awards organizations helps work to fund music education.
Restored 91-year-old boat serves as taxi on lake in Madison
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A 91-year-old boat is getting new life as a water taxi and party boat on Lake Mendota (mehn-DOH'-tuh) in Madison.
One shot, two in custody in Monona shooting, police say
A man apparently shot during a disturbance early Friday in Monona is expected to be OK, with police taking two people into custody and looking for a third suspect.
Skylar Stecker, on her way
Skylar Stecker was headed down a California highway last week when the State Journal got her on the line.
Gov. Scott Walker should live up to his veto promise
OUR VIEW: All non-fiscal policy should be removed from state's spending plan
Dr. Zorba Paster: Green tea and prostate cancer
Prostate cancer kills more than 20,000 men every year. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force gave prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing and its attendant (and not much fun) rectal examinat…
Matthew still 'sweet' on seminal album 'Girlfriend"
Matthew Sweet is coming back to the High Noon Saloon Sunday, and promises to play a more comprehensive set, still heavy on "Girlfriend."
What to watch this week: 'Jim Gaffigan Show'
Jim Gaffigan is not doing his fellow men any favors.
Going Out: Weekend highlights
The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art sponsors its annual outdoor ode to art — Art Fair on the Square — on Saturday and Sunday at Capitol Square. More than 450 artists will be on hand to exhi…
Focus on Dane County: Brian Uhl picked as chief for scandal-ridden Oregon Police Department
Capt. Brian Uhl of the Whitewater Police Department was selected to be Oregon's next police chief.
Bucks: Center Zaza Pachulia traded to Mavs for 2nd-round pick
The Bucks signed free agent center Greg Monroe on Thursday.
Outdoors: Water levels remain good for paddling in north; waterfalls roaring in the northwest
The Lower Wisconsin River has continued to drop and additional sandbars are now available for camping.
Federal agent: Man said he would kill Obama with slingshot
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Secret Service agent has testified that a Wisconsin man charged with threatening to kill President Barack Obama said he planned to carry out an assassination with a slingshot.
Mallards: A.J. Bogucki sharp in victory over South-leading Kingfish
A.J. Bogucki was sharp in his second straight start and the Madison Mallards provided plenty of run support in a 13-2 victory over the South Division-leading Kenosha Kingfish in a Northwoods L…
Car damages entrance to Capitol Centre Market
No one was hurt, but the car substantially damaged the automatic doors, a fire offical said.
Brewers: All-Star selection Francisco Rodriguez hopes he's not on trading block
MILWAUKEE — Turn the clock back to late February, back before the snow melted, back before the sun came out and long, long before the 2015 Milwaukee Brewers erupted like a dumpster fire.
