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Edeus, Keith Elwin
DEFOREST - Keith Elwin Edeus, age 69, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. He was born June 19, 1946, in Sterling, Ill., the son of the late Louis and Louise (Robinson) Edeus.
Thompson, Robert A. "Bob" "Bobby"
MENOMONIE - Robert A. "Bob" "Bobby" Thompson completed the final chapter in the book of his life, writing the last line on April 19, 2016, at home in Menomonie, Wis., surrounded by family. His final sentence simply written was 57…
Krantz, Anna May
PINE BLUFF - Anna May Krantz died on Friday, April 22, 2016, at Ingleside Nursing Home with family at her side.
Wright, Julia G. (Skolaski)
MADISON - Julia G. (Skolaski) Wright, age 96, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016, at Rest Haven Health Care Center, Verona. She was born on March 7, 1920, in Madison, the daughter of John M. and Johanna (Weber) Skolaski.…
Johnson, Wilbur E. "Wib"
WAUSAU - Wilbur E. "Wib" Johnson, age 92, of Wausau, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016, with his family by his side. Wib was born Jan. 21, 1924, in Wausau, son of the late Clarence N. and Esther M. (Bachman)…
Greene, James "Jim" "Jimmy"
MADISON - James "Jim" "Jimmy" Greene came to "the end of the line" on April 15, 2016, after a long battle with renal failure and Crohn's disease. He was laid to rest with his Frye boots at Natural Path Sanctuary…
Bomb-sniffing drone technology developed at UW could become nightmare for terrorists
The innovative technology may soon allow drones to see what's hidden: bombs by terrorists, land mines by long-gone armies, minerals by the earth, drugs by traffickers.
Police investigating series of overnight window breaking incidents
Madison Police are currently investigating a series of incidents that occurred overnight that resulted in several vehicles having their windows broken out.
Woman thwarts would-be robber, police say
A 19-year-old woman thwarted a would-be robber Friday night by fighting back when he attempted to take her purse, police say.
Woman's Party deserves freedom plank -- State Journal editorial from a century ago
This State Journal editorial ran on April 22, 1916:
Pizza delivery driver robbed on the West Side Friday night
A pizza delivery driver was robbed on Friday night as he was walking back to his car on the 1100 block of Morraine View Drive, police say.
On View | 'Steampunk Voyage Manifique'
Victorian and Wild West-inspired steampunk artwork is on display through Friday in the Gallery @ Yahara Bay Distillery. Titled “Steampunk Voyage Manifique,” the exhibit features photographs by Paul Toepfer and jewelry and accessories by Sherri Milani.
Esther J. Cepeda: Talk about how you wish to die
CHICAGO — There’s no better time than now to talk about dying. And if the best-seller lists are any indication, it’s a really hot topic these days.
Chris Rickert: Another year, another massive bonus for 'beating the market'
Maybe SWIB gurus should have a bit of skin in the game.
Badgers football: Keelon Brookins out to prove he's a natural fit at safety
Brookins, who was moved to linebacker early in his UW career, has excelled at safety this spring and enters Saturday’s spring game as one of many inexperienced players fighting for playing time.
Prep track and field: Jasmine Williams finds needed speed with top competitor sidelined
The Mount Horeb senior cruises to victory in the 100 meters at the Sun Prairie Invitational with her sister sidelined by injury.
Brewers: Maikel Franco's two home runs power Phillies' victory
Milwaukee loses to Philadelphia for the first time in eight meetings
Prep roundup: Cambridge's J.T. Parish strikes out 16 in 1-0 victory over Lake Mills
Lake Mills pitcher Brennan Dolwick strikes out 14 in a losing cause