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Tom Oates: Transition impressive so far for new UW defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox
Ask University of Wisconsin cornerback Sojourn Shelton about the changes made by new defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox and what you get is a trip to Domino’s.
Prep boys soccer: Middleton, Sun Prairie move into coaches' Division 1 Top Five
Middleton is ranked fourth and Sun Prairie fifth in Division 1; Mount Horeb keeps the No. 1 ranking in Division 3.
Construction on Fitchburg streets near Verona Road to begin next week
Four major areas of construction will temporarily reduce lanes or restrict through access, and the work is planned to be finished by mid-November, according to the state Department of Transportation.
Badgers football: Coach Les Miles survives ups and downs at LSU
While Les Miles has never been to Lambeau Field, the LSU coach says he’s heard from others in his profession that the home of the Green Bay Packers is “a wonderful place to play.”
Free training on anti-opioid overdose medication to be held at Central Library
Sponsored by the Safe Communities organization, the seminar will provide several doses of naloxone to participants after the approximately 30 minute training session and runs from 5:30 p.m until 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Sen. Ron Johnson has another awkward campaign moment
The Republican senator is suggesting that poor single moms take jobs in the day care centers watching their children, a practice Wisconsin restricted seven years ago after massive fraud involving government subsidies.
Wisconsin DNR approves one Enbridge oil line
But the company hopes not to build its Sandpiper line, which includes the 14-mile section near Superior that DNR approved.
State is putting UW into a death spiral -- Jeffrey Baylis
As a faculty member, an elected official and a member of a commission I have witnessed the strategy used by administrators and politicians to kill off institutions they don't like.
Take responsibility for vote for Trump -- Janice Antoniewicz-Werner
I am voting for Hilliary Clinton because I believe she is the best candidate.
Don't vote for a second liberal senator -- Henry C. Ellingson
This is an open letter to all Wisconsinites planning to vote in the November election. Do you really believe Wisconsin will be best served by having two, Dane County liberal Democrats, serve as our only representatives in the United States…
Benghazi is excuse to despise Clinton -- Pat Hotter-Becia
I am growing weary of letter writers who "still mourn the deaths of four Americans in Benghazi."
Trump's stance on abortion earns vote -- Eugene Schmid
I, too, am disappointed in the quality of our two major party candidates this year.
Elections official questions timing of voting credentials
A Wisconsin election official expressed concern Tuesday that the Department of Transportation might not be able to get voting credentials to people who lack photo identification on Election Day in time to ensure that their ballots will count.
Hands on Wisconsin: Parting is sweet sorrow for Gene Wilder fans
Milwaukee native Gene Wilder was known for his roles in "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," "Blazing Saddles," "Young Frankenstein," and "The Producers." He passed away Monday at age 83.
Wisconsin bank profits dip 15.6 percent from a year ago
Nationwide, bank profits rose 1.4 percent, the FDIC reported.
Elections Commission OKs voter registration mailings
Wisconsin election officials approved mailing postcards to more than a million people telling them how to register to vote, marking the largest mailing outreach effort they've ever attempted.
Packers: Green Bay releases punter Tim Masthay, claims Jacob Schum off waivers
The Green Bay Packers released punter Tim Masthay and claimed punter Jacob Schum off waivers from Tampa Bay, the team announced on Tuesday.
Badgers football: Preseason bowl projections for Wisconsin
It's never too early for college football bowl projections.
Kieker, Paul D.
MIDDLETON - Paul D. Kieker, age 55, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at St. Mary's Care Center. He was born on Nov. 30, 1960, in Madison. Paul worked for Goodwill Industries and retired to enjoy activities with his…
Wahl, May Eleanor Kane
ARENA - She did it her way! May Eleanor Kane Wahl, age 87, of Arena, Wis., passed peacefully away at Greenway Manor on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016. Born April 13, 1929, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, she was the daughter of…