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Tom Oates: Rookie free agent John Crockett an intriguing player in running back mix
The former North Dakota State player is battling two others -- holdover Rajion Neal and undrafted rookie free agent Alonzo Harris of Louisiana-Lafayette -- for the third roster spot.
Task force to examine use of force by all Dane County police
A task force is being formed to examine the use of force by all law enforcement agencies in Dane County.
Ship of state has sprung a leak -- Michael R. Anderson
The Legislative Fiscal Bureau reports no additional funds will be available to shore up Gov. Scott Walker’s budget.
Changing speed limit doesn't make sense -- Kent Strayer
Driving back to Madison from Platteville made me think about what a bad idea changing the speed limit from 65 mph to 70 mph is.
'Fight for $15' for state's workers -- Kristen Zehner
I urge lawmakers to support the "Fight for $15" bill introduced by Rep. Melissa Sargent, D-Madison.
Wi-Fi in cars? Are they nuts? -- Richard Nawratil
Some automobile companies are going to include Wi-Fi in their vehicles. Are they nuts?
Library should display Mohammed cartoons too -- Gary L. Kriewald
The letter in Thursday's State Journal "'Don't Shoot' offers glimmer of hope" commends Madison Public Library for displaying a thought-provoking work by artist Mike Lroy. The writer claims thi…
Citzenship exam is well-intentioned whiff -- Mark Kiley
The Republican proposal requiring a knock-off United States citizenship test for high school graduation, though perhaps well-intended, is a whiff.
Records reveal state budget office's rationale for cutting Wisconsin Idea
Budget analyst Nathan Schwanz said in an email that Gov. Scott Walker's chief of staff requested
Madison School District finds health care savings, avoids asking teachers to contribute
The Madison School District is expecting to find $4.5 million in savings through renegotiating contracts with its health care providers.
On the Capitol: Welcome to our new state Capitol reporter
Scott Walker hires South Carolina staff, and continues showing strength in polls.
Ward-Brodt moving to Fitchburg remodeled facility after 88 years in Madison
Effective Thursday, the music store will be in a new, more user-friendly space at 5976 Executive Drive in Fitchburg.
Diversity survey results to be unveiled at MadREP, Urban League summit
At this year's summit Thursday at Monona Terrace, Madison Region Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Survey results will be unveiled.
Aultman, Daniel "Danny" Ivan
HIGHLAND - Daniel "Danny" Ivan Aultman, age 42, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at his residence in rural Highland.
Lechten, Jeff A. "Kraut"
STOUGHTON - Jeff A. "Kraut" Lechten, age 46, of Stoughton, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2015. He was born on March 1, 1969, in Madison, the son of Karl and Mary (Massari) Lechten. He married …
Friedel, James R. "Jim"
PORTAGE - James R. "Jim" Friedel, age 80, long-time Portage resident, and current resident of Wild Rose, Wis. and Ft. Myers, Fla., passed away Thrusday, May 7, 2015, following a brief illness.
Lawry, Patrick C.
OREGON - Patrick C. Lawry, age 74, entered eternal life on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born in Milwaukee on Oct. 14, 1940, the son of Nathaniel and Margaret (Drea) L…
Wallace, Elizabeth "Betty"
BELOIT - Elizabeth "Betty" Wallace, age 81, of Beloit, died Friday, May 8, 2015. She was born Nov. 15, 1933, in Bloom City, Richland County, the daughter of Donald and Letha (Farrell) Stafford…
Schrader, Charles F. "Chuck"
FENNIMORE - Charles F. “Chuck” Schrader, age 85, died on Thursday morning, May 7, 2015, at Fennimore Good Samaritan Society in Fennimore. Charles was born on Aug. 14, 1929, in Dodgeville, the …
Women sentenced for embezzling in separate cases
Two women who admitted embezzling from their employers in separate cases were sentenced Thursday to probation with time in jail.
