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Raise taxes on those who can afford it -- Peter G. Davis
Before all that we hopefully hold dear in Wisconsin is further dismantled, why doesn't a Wisconsin politician have the guts to suggest increasing revenue by raising taxes on those of us who ca…
Pro-lifers should value all lives -- Dianne Haskins
An ongoing religious monologue proclaims a fetus is a human being because it has a heartbeat, can move and (according to the popular but false claim) can feel pain. Anti-choice proponents stat…
Uber takes city citations to federal court
Uber, a ride-buying service that the city of Madison has accused of violating city ordinances, has shifted the city's ordinance violation case over to federal court, citing concerns about its …
Veridian Homes expands East Madison neighborhood
The 67-acre addition will offer a mix of 184 homes, apartments and duplexes south of Milwaukee Street.
High dropout rates the norm at many for-profit colleges, including Madison Media Institute
The number of schools with at least a 40 percent dropout rate increased from 22 in 2012 to 27 in 2013.
Summit Credit Union to merge with Janesville credit union
Madison's largest credit union will grow further with the addition of Educational Employees Credit Union.
Prep boys hockey: Cole Paskus puts his experience to good use helping Madison West improve
This winter, Cole Paskus' goal has been to make his next-level hockey experience pay off.
'New Leash on Life' program pairs offenders with shelter dog
The program, at Dane County's work-release center, is meant to help both the dogs and the men who train them.
Scott Walker wants to remove tax money from state park system
The governor's budget proposes removing $4.6 million a year in funding from the Wisconsin State Parks System and replacing it with revenue from higher fees.
Hands on Wisconsin: Your vote is powerful this election
Given the expected small turnout in the Feb. 17 primary, every vote will carry more weight.
Bill to delay effects of test scores expected this week
A hearing could be held as early as Wednesday on legislation to stop the use of this year's test score data in state report cards or in teacher evaluations.
Gov. Scott Walker announces administrative shake-up
Madison Gas & Electric executive Scott Nietzel will replace Mike Huebsch at the Department of Administration.
Family sues over 2013 fire death, alleges slow response
The family of a man killed in a 2013 fire on Madison's South Side has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Dane County, the 911 center and its director, alleging that the delayed dispatch of…
Godfrey, John W.
DODGEVILLE - John W. "Jack" Godfrey, age 88, of Dodgeville, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, at Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab Center in Dodgeville. He was born on April 19, 1926, to Elmo…
DeVoss, Carson Thomas
DODGEVILLE / MADISON -Carson Thomas DeVoss, age 25, of Dodgeville/Madison passed away on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, in Woodstock, Ill., surrounded by family and friends.
Nelson, Charlene Barbara
MADISON - Charlene Barbara Nelson, age 73, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare. Funeral arrangements are pending. A full obituary will appear in Wednesday’s edition. On…
Ahrens-Sather, Judy M.
WESTPORT / MADISON - Judy M. Ahrens-Sather, age 77, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, at Stoughton Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending. A full obituary will appear in Wednesday’s ed…
Allen, Melvin R. "Bud"
EVANSVILLE - Melvin R. "Bud" Allen, age 89, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, in Janesville. He married Patricia Conroy on Nov. 12, 1946, and she preceded him in death.
Link, Leo G.
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. - Leo G. Link, age 81, of Ormond Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully on Feb. 11, 2015, at home after a long illness. He was born on Feb. 14, 1933, in Madison.
Grinnell II, Zilmer V.
OOSTBURG - Zilmer V. Grinnell II, age 71, of Oostburg died at his home on Friday evening, Feb. 13, 2015, following a battle with cancer.
