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Chazen MFA winner uses neon, glass to make a statement
With Darth Chief as his alter ego, Rory Erler Wakemup electrifies a museum gallery.
Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo suspended 1 game for fracas in season-ending loss
Antetokounmpo was suspended one game without pay by the NBA on Saturday for running over Chicago Bulls forward Mike Dunleavy.
Scrapbook May 4
Scholarship: Women In Focus, an organization working on behalf of students of color, has given 14 scholarships to area students in the amount of $2,500 each. The recipients are as follows: LaF…
Badgers sports: Softball team falls to Rutgers in season finale
Freshman Kelsey Jenkins drove in a pair of runs with a double in the third inning, but that wasn’t enough Sunday afternoon as the University of Wisconsin softball team lost 3-2 to Rutgers in i…
Two seriously injured in car-motorcycle crash
The driver of the motorcycle was flown to UW Hospital by Med Flight with life-threatening injuries. His passenger was taken to UW Hospital by ambulance with serious injuries, the sheriff's dep…
Brewers fire manager Ron Roenicke
The skipper was let go after the team followed up its historic 2014 collapse with the worst record in baseball through the first month of 2015.
Around Town: Kastenmeier managed to be a 'public servant' and 'decent person'
Almost a dozen political leaders honored the life of Bob Kastenmeier Sunday before a crowd of almost 300 at Monona Terrace.
One person dies in fiery single-car crash
Town of Madison police say they are investigating the crash as a possible suicide.
Keep religion out of public school funding -- Larry Anderson
Going on 68 years old, I am suddenly realizing just how naive I've been about human intellect. I thought our species was advancing and becoming more intelligent.
America needs jobs, not more outsourcing -- Jeanmari Speer
The answer to poverty, anger, despair and much more in our country is jobs, jobs, jobs.
Confiscate the vehicles of drunken drivers -- Thomas Gitter
Last week's editorial “No excuse for ignoring DUI deterrents” highlighted state Rep. Jim Ott's proposed legislation for higher penalties for drunken driving.
GOP worries about elections, not workers -- Bob Vetter
The State Journal reported on Thursday that some Republican legislators are concerned with the proposed repeal of Wisconsin's prevailing wage law.
WIAA must lead, find compromise -- Matt Spillane
The WIAA reminds me of an ostrich sticking its head in the sand. It doesn't want to deal with league realignments or private vs. public schools placement in tournament brackets.
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Confiscate the vehicles of drunken drivers
Brewers: Aramis Ramirez's late hit beats Cubs, gives Milwaukee its first series win
Brewers shortstop Jean Segura left after he was hit on the helmet by a pitch from Pedro Strop in the eighth inning.
Watson, George E.
MONONA - George E. Watson, age 90, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2015. Arrangements are pending, with a complete obituary to appear at a later date.
Wealti, Lyle A.
VERONA - Lyle A. Wealti, age 78, of Verona passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on Nov. 8, 1936, in Basco, to his parents, Robert and Annetta (Ne…
Baker, Margaret A. "Marge"
PLATTEVILLE - Margaret A. "Marge" Baker, 75, of Platteville, formerly of Dickeyville, went to her home in Heaven on Saturday, May 2, 2015. Funeral services will be 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 201…
In the Spirit: Church views loss of major renter as opportunity, not crisis
The UW Preschool Lab will be replaced at Bethany United Methodist Church with a social justice initiative.
Together: Simple but heartfelt ways to mark Mother's Day
Find clutter-free ways to mark Mother's Day.