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Around Town: 'Bee Fest' draws locals to help researchers track bee population
About 60 people spent their Sunday at the arboretum learning about pollinating insects -- which include but are not restricted to bees -- and how to monitor their numbers in Madison in order t…
Three dead, eight injured in separate interstate crashes over weekend
One woman and two men are dead after three separate crashes in south-central Wisconsin.
GOP buzzing with ultra-conservative agenda -- Steve Ehle
Oh my. What a hornet’s nest of activity we’re seeing at the state Capitol these past few weeks. Republican legislators have been as busy as a Hillary Clinton pincushion at a Scott Walker sewing bee.
Islam 101 could help deter violence -- Masood Akhtar
I love and enjoy free speech, but I hate seeing the killing of innocent people by some misguided Muslims.
Don't ignore voice of educational experts -- John Mutschler
It is obvious that state legislators pushing for changes in teacher licensing have absolutely no concept of what it is to be a professional educator.
What's next? Banning Vikings apparel? -- Sam Inman
In light of the recent ban on sports apparel with Native American mascots, I would like to bring attention to a long standing problem -- a silent oppressor in our schools.
Waiting period for women but not guns? -- Doug Laube
It is a sad that the rights of a woman for self-determination and privacy require a waiting period for her to exercise those rights, while we now do not require a waiting period to purchase an…
Sheriff's Office: Investigation of 'possible domestic homicide' continues in Vienna
A woman being held in connection with a suspicious death in rural Vienna lived with the man who died, a Dane County Sheriff's Office lieutenant confirmed Sunday.
SOS: Where's the rebate for my new furnace?
How did a Beloit woman get burned on a Focus on Energy rebate for a new efficient furnace?
Catching Up: Sherlock the pit bull gets to stay in Cambridge
The village of Cambridge has dropped its ban on pit bulls, replacing it with an ordinance that addresses dangerous dog behavior but isn’t breed specific.
Audit: 1 in 11 Wisconsin doctors lagging on continuing ed
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A recent audit found nearly one in 11 licensed Wisconsin physicians were not in compliance with continuing education requirements, according to state Department of Safety …
Are there laws that protect police dogs from being attacked?
Dogs are not given the same legal protections as police officers because they aren't human.
Luchsinger, Robert H.
BRANDON - Robert H. Luchsinger, age 70, found peace and comfort suddenly on June 9, 2015, at his home in Brandon.
Hopkins, James R.
MONTICELLO - James R. Hopkins, age 93, of Monticello, formerly of Argyle, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at UW Hospital. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2015,…
Franken, William S.
MIDDLETON - William S. Franken, age 72, died Saturday, June 13, 2015, in Rome, Wis. Arrangements are pending. A full obituary will follow.
Kretschman, Cameron Dean
COLUMBUS - Cameron Dean Kretschman, age 15, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. A Celebration of Cameron's life …
Larson, Laurance
MADISON - Laurance Larson, age 71, passed away peacefully May 28, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Laurance was quite a character and had a wide variety of interests. He was a part…
Carome, Madeline M.
SUN PRAIRIE - Madeline M . Carome, age 83, passed away at home on Friday, June 12, 2015. She was born on Dec. 19, 1931, in Milford, Conn., to James and Veronica Molyneux. She married Charles J…
Davies, Edna M.
SPRING GREEN/BROWN DEER - Edna M. Davies of Brown Deer passed peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2015, at the Hospice Alliance- Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie. She was born on May 12, 1926, i…
Steele, James W.
VERONA / BLACK RIVER FALLS - James W. Steele, age 48, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Arrangments are pending, and a full obituary will be published Tuesday.
