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Last man who took part in wrong-house robbery sentenced to 15 years
The last of four men who robbed the wrong house in February, and instead badly beat and pistol-whipped a man and raped his pregnant wife, was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison.
Poynette man gets 15 years for child pornography
A Poynette man was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in federal prison for downloading and sharing child pornography that included graphic images of young children being sexually assaulted by adults.
Madison: No. 2 of all U.S. cities for young entrepreneurs, NerdWallet says
The report says Madison is behind only Arlington, Virginia in opportunities for start-ups.
Hands on Wisconsin: Proof of global warming
Just like the existence of global climate change, Republicans doubt the evidence behind an agreement between President Obama and China to reduce carbon emissions.
Investigation into heroin overdoses ends with four charged
Four men are facing drug charges as a result of a drug investigation tied to two heroin overdoses Dane County authorities wrapped up last week.
Dana Milbank: Purity politics among Democrats
WASHINGTON -- Here comes the tea party of the left.
Wisconsin receives highest business climate ranking ever in annual Forbes list
The state moved up to 32nd on the annual list due to an improved regulatory climate and future growth prospects.
Blazel, Kathryn M.
OCALA, Fla. - Together for over 74 years and apart for only five weeks, Kathryn "Dudie" (nee Bogumill) Blazel, age 97 years, joined her husband, Robert, on Nov. 9, 2014. Born on April 30, 1917…
Pishion, Elaine R. (Peterson)
DODGEVILLE - Elaine R. (Peterson) Pishion, age 88, of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, at Bloomfield Health Care and Rehabilitation.
Simon, Robert E. "Bob"
MADISON - Robert E. "Bob" Simon, age 65, entered the Life Eternal on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014.
Potter, Jerry George
OSHKOSH - Jerry George Potter, age 72, of Oshkosh, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center, with his loving family by his side.
Johnson, Gordon A.
OREGON - Gordon A. Johnson, age 72, of Oregon, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by family, on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, due to complications of his illness, at University Hospital in Madison.
Gion, Rosemary Adele Doyle
MADISON / BELLEVILLE - Rosemary Adele Doyle Gion, age 89, of Madison, passed away on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.
Fink, Pepper
MOUNT HOREB - Pepper Fink of Mount Horeb died unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 17, 2014. Funeral arrangements are pending at the ELLESTAD CAMACHO FUNERAL HOME, 500 N. 8th St., Mount Horeb.
Seely, Ethel Erma Fricke
MADISON - Ethel Erma Fricke Seely, age 95, of Madison, passed away on Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, at Chamomile Assisted Living.
Loken, Myrtle Rosanna
MINERAL POINT - Myrtle Rosanna Loken, of Mineral Point, who many knew as "Ann," was reunited with her son, Mark, on his 51st birthday on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014.
Bradley, Peter
MADISON - Peter Bradley, age 67, passed away of natural causes on Nov. 17, 2014. He was born on April 27, 1947 in Madison, the son of Marshall and Anne Bradley.
Barritt, Virginia Belle "Ginny" (Smith)
COBB / DODGEVILLE - Virginia Belle "Ginny" (Smith) Barritt, age 85, of CrestRidge Assisted Living in Dodgeville, formerly of Cobb, passed away on Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, at Upland Hills Health.
Chambers, Theresa Marie "Reesy"
MISSOULA, Mont. - On Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, Reesy Chambers was 61 years old when she fell asleep in death.
McGiverin, Jeanette R. "Casey"
MADISON - Jeanette R. "Casey" McGiverin, age 93, went safely home in the arms of our Lord on Nov. 17, 2014. She was born in Middleton on May 5, 1921, the ninth of ten children, to Bernard and …