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Tom Oates: Forward-thinking Bucks making all the right moves
After years of a just-make-the-playoffs mentality, the trade for Michael Carter-Williams and the exit of Larry Sanders confirm a dramatic shift in attitude for the franchise.
Unions begin right-to-work pushback, but size of protests uncertain
As legislative Republicans plan to fast-track a right-to-work bill to Gov. Scott Walker's desk beginning this week, Wisconsin's labor unions are preparing to pushback in a series of rallies.
Around Town: Genna's endures, celebrates 50th anniversary
Genna's Cocktail Lounge celebrated its 50th anniversary with a party. The bar is actually 51 this year, but is just getting around to marking the milestone.
Bucks: Atlanta dominates fourth quarter to defeat Milwaukee
The Hawks open the final period with a 24-9 run for a 90-73 lead with 5:05 left.
God now working through UW researchers -- Terry K. Voice
Doug Erickson's article in the Feb. 15 State Journal about kindergartners and the "kindness curriculum" developed by UW-Madison was great.
Republican actions a slap in the face -- Robert Montgomery
In Thursday's State Journal, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, argued for no increase in the state gas tax. In the same issue, other Republican lawmakers were calling for the …
More vouchers, charters aren't the answer -- Ed and Mary Lou Reisch
The headline "Budget favors independent charter schools" in Wednesday's paper left us gloomy. Most worrisome for us is Gov. Scott Walker's attempt to dismantle our strong Wisconsin public educ…
Culture has too much tolerance for rage -- Janet "JB" Grosse
A TV commercial for Hardee's restaurants portrays a wrestler throwing a fit, breaking and throwing items in a room while his "friend" hides his Hardee's Melt sandwich.
Gov. Walker was disrespectful to Menominee -- Marijane O. Curry
I am ashamed of Gov. Scott Walker for not taking the time to meet with the Menominee people on Wednesday.
Fire in Lake Mills apartment building displaces 12 residents
The cause of the fire at 335 Prairie Ave., is still under investigation, but the area of origin was a second floor balcony, fire officials said.
Authorities ID worker killed at Madison construction site
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a worker killed in a construction accident in Madison last week.
SOS: Why are there piles of salt on the road?
Rob Podell's car lost traction a Cottage Grove street on the way to work Tuesday morning. It was not ice, or snow, but salt, that was clogging his street.
Klingaman, Ralph "Rat"
RICHLAND CENTER - Ralph "Rat" Klingaman, age 86, of Richland Center, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, at Meriter Hospital in Madison.
Tanty, John P.
MADISON - John P. Tanty was born to Eternal Life, Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, at the age of 51.
Austin, Rosemary A. (Bauer)
ELROY - Rosemary A. (Bauer) Austin, age 91 years, of Hillsboro, and formerly of Elroy, passed away on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015.
Frederickson, Keith N.
MONONA - Keith N. Frederickson, age 83, of Monona, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at St. Mary's Care Center.
Foulk, Delores J.
MADISON - Delores J. Foulk, age 74, died on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at her home. Arrangements are pending.
Gehrke, Anna
SUN PRAIRIE - Anna Gehrke, age 97, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Sun Prairie. She was born on Dec. 7, 1917, in the Town of Bristol and was the daughter of Carl and Nellie Reinen. …
Stevens, Robert L. "Bob"
SUN PRAIRIE - Robert L. "Bob" Stevens, age 68, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015. He was born in Madison on Dec. 7, 1946, the son of Rudolph and Lorraine (Nesvig) Stevens.
Hudson, Marrietta"
MADISON - Marrietta Hudson "Sister" as she was affectionately called by many, made her transition home to be with The Lord on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, at Agrace Hospice and Palliative Care aft…
