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Charles Krauthammer: Pluto fly-by a chance for humanity to soar
WASHINGTON — We need a pick me up. Amid the vandalizing of Palmyra, the imminent extinction of the northern white rhino, the disarray threatening Europe’s most ambitious attempt ever at peacef…
Budget reminiscent of Hollywood code -- Warren J. Gordon
Vintage movie fans enjoy stories about the bizarre screenplay changes during the late 1930s and early '40s after Hollywood studios imposed the Motion Picture Production Code, in an effort to c…
Lawmakers are only sorry they got caught -- John Mutschler
Gov. Scott Walker, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald continue to act as if they are part of a privileged country club. They seem to think they can do what…
Pipeline threatens Dane County health and safety -- Dr. Michele Brogunier
As a Dane County citizen and physician dedicated to the health of our local citizens, I oppose the last-minute legislation added to the state budget barring local governments from requesting s…
Suggested caption an insult to Three Stooges -- Dick Tschanz
In Wednesday's letter "Use photo of leaders for caption contest" a writer suggested that a caption for the picture published in Sunday's State Journal of Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgeral…
Walker shows contempt for transparency -- Jon Temte
Let’s not fool ourselves.
Deal with homeless in Downtown Madison -- Tom Sawyer
My wife and I use to frequent Downtown Madison and State Street but very seldom go there anymore. In the past when we've had guests visit us, we would recommend they visit Downtown Madison, bu…
Verona police: Armed robbers steal teen's cellphone
Two men stole the cellphone of a 16-year-old-boy in an armed robbery Thursday afternoon, Verona police said.
UW tenure task force to meet in August
Legislators voted to remove tenure protections from law in the state budget.
Man planned to assassinate president with a slingshot
Brian Dutcher told a Secret Service agent that he was "very good" with a slingshot and could get it past security during President Obama's visit to La Crosse.
University of Wisconsin regents approve budget cuts
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has approved a budget that will absorb the first year of a $250 million cut in state aid.
Junior golf: Incoming freshman Jacob Werlein of Waunakee sets blistering City Junior pace with opening 69
Werlein played his final 10 holes in 4-under-par to shoot 69 and take a five-storke lead into the final round at Hawks Landing.
Mendel-Clemens, Amy
DANE - Amy Mendel-Clemens, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 7, 2015.
Schrank, Sharon L.
REEDSBURG - Sharon L. Schrank, age 71, died on Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Our House Senior Living in Reedsburg. She was born on Dec. 4, 1943, in Madison, the daughter of Hugo and Charlotte (Kl…
Gard, Lauretta A.
"COBB"Lauretta A. Gard, age 97, of Cobb, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Bloomfield Healthcare following a long illness. Lauretta was born on Aug. 29, 1917, in Eden Township to Frank…
Thomas, Ronald E. "RT"
WATERLOO - Ronald E. "RT" Thomas, age 84, of Waterloo, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Willowbrook Nursing Home.
Walsh, Janice C.
MADISON - Janice C. Walsh, age 77, peacefully passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015, after a long illness surrounded by her family.
Burgi, Janice Kolman
SUN PRAIRIE - Janice Kolman Burgi, age 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born in Richland Center on April 16, 1946, the daughter…
Historic vessel serves as taxi, tour and party boat
The 91-year-old wooden Cherokee is the newest addition to The Edgewater
Murphy Group Holdings acquired by Hub International Midwest
Murphy is a multi-line insurance brokerage located near Madison at 251 Progress Way, Waunakee.
