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Alleged alcohol provider arrested in crash death of McFarland teen

Fri, 02/20/2015 - 10:30am
A Cottage Grove man who allegedly provided alcohol to a 16-year-old McFarland boy who died in a crash two weeks ago has been charged with a felony.

John Kass: Forget 'Fifty Shades' and see a real love story

Fri, 02/20/2015 - 10:15am
Here's The John Kass Approved List of Non-S&M Romantic Movies. No whips, riding crops, restraints or handcuffs required.

Hilldale announces additional stores in renovation

Fri, 02/20/2015 - 10:00am
Two new businesses will be part of the Hilldale Shopping Center following a renovation scheduled to be completed this summer.

Wall collapse injures worker at construction site, medical examiner notified

Fri, 02/20/2015 - 9:45am
A worker at a construction site just off John Nolen Drive was injured Friday morning when a wall collapsed on him and trapped him, authorities said.

Republicans to push through right-to-work bill next week

Fri, 02/20/2015 - 9:35am
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, says he has the votes to pass a bill that affects private unions.

Dana Milbank: Jeb Bush flubs big speech on global affairs

Fri, 02/20/2015 - 9:30am
WASHINGTON -- Jeb Bush was mere seconds into his speech Wednesday informing the world that he's his "own man," and not his brother or his dad, when he did something reminiscent of both. He flu…

Hearing on Tomah VA deaths to be held there

Fri, 02/20/2015 - 8:30am
A congressional hearing prompted by three deaths and reports of overmedication at a Veterans Affairs medical center in Tomah will be held locally, officials said Thursday.

Focus on Dane County: United Vaccines eyes move to Verona

Fri, 02/20/2015 - 8:15am
United Vaccines, a manufacturer of mink vaccines, is in negotiations to build a new laboratory in the Verona Technology Park.

Think global with Saturday's International Fest at Overture Center

Fri, 02/20/2015 - 6:00am
There will be no shortage of flavors at Saturday’s International Festival at the Overture Center.

Weill stepping down as Carnegie Hall board chairman

Fri, 02/20/2015 - 5:45am
NEW YORK (AP) — Sanford I. Weill is stepping down as chairman of Carnegie Hall's board of trustees.

Doug Moe: Another McFarland running tale worth telling

Fri, 02/20/2015 - 5:20am
The new film "McFarland USA," about a high school cross country program in California, casts a light on a coach and team much closer to home.

Dr. Zorba Paster: Surgery questions and blister problems

Fri, 02/20/2015 - 5:00am
Dear Doc: I listen to your radio show every week (“On Your Health,” broadcast on public radio). I’ve often heard you say, “You want a surgeon that does a lot of whatever-it-is-you-need.” If ev…

Dr. Carleen Hanson: Tummy time especially important for babies with flat spots on head

Fri, 02/20/2015 - 5:00am
Dear Dr. Hanson: My 7-week-old son appears to have a flat spot starting off center on the back of his head. What causes this and is it too late to do anything to help? I don’t want my son’s he…

Going Out: Weekend highlights

Fri, 02/20/2015 - 5:00am
Take the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Wisconsin, Saturday at Alliant Energy Center’s Willow Island.

What to watch this week: Academy Awards

Fri, 02/20/2015 - 5:00am
Neil Patrick Harris has made quite a name for himself as the go-to host for Broadway’s Tony awards, having presided over the gala four times to much acclaim.

Brewers: Focus of spring is getting over sting of 2014 collapse

Fri, 02/20/2015 - 4:35am
A 9-22 finish dropped Milwaukee out of first place and right out of playoff contention.

Badgers hockey: Mark Johnson has mixed emotions about 1980 Olympic team reunion

Fri, 02/20/2015 - 4:30am
The 35th anniversary get-together to celebrate the Miracle on Ice will be tempered by the loss of Bob Suter.

Packers: Mike McCarthy changing way he and Green Bay operate

Fri, 02/20/2015 - 4:25am
There isn't a clever name yet for the gut-wrenching collapse against the Seahawks, but there has been plenty of fallout.

Badgers men's hockey preview: UW vs. Michigan State

Fri, 02/20/2015 - 4:00am
The Badgers play the Spartans in a Big Ten series at 8 p.m. Friday and 7 p.m. Saturday at the Kohl Center.

Badgers men's hockey: Jason Ford earns a bigger role, joins third line

Fri, 02/20/2015 - 4:00am
The true freshman hopes to build some confidence in his latest assignment.

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