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Gov. Walker wants committee treasurer to return to UW board (copy)

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 5:22pm
Gov. Scott Walker wants the treasurer of his new political committee formed in advance of a likely presidential run to serve on the board that oversees the University of Wisconsin Hospital and…

Outdoors: Sturgeon spearing on Upriver Lakes to end Wednesday

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 5:15pm
FOND DU LAC -- Day 4 of the 2015 spearing season is in the books with a total harvest of 218 fish (191 from Lake Winnebago and 27 from the Upriver Lakes), according to the Wisconsin Department…

Top Democrats push back against protests at Scott Walker's house

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 5:15pm
The governor planned to appear Tuesday night on Fox News to respond to the protests and other criticism.

Oregon High School principal resigns following three December drunken driving arrests

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 4:54pm
Oregon High School Principal Kelly Meyers submitted has her resignation, which is effective immediately. 

Restaurant News: Chimmies sandwich shop reopens with new owners, menu

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 4:17pm
Chimmies, "home of the awesome sandwich," reopened earlier this month with new owners, less expensive sandwiches, and a more expansive menu.

Nelson, Charlene Barbara

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Charlene Barbara Nelson, age 73, of Madison, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare, surrounded by her three sons, with amazing courage and dignity, on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015. She was born…

Starczynski, Steven Paul "Star"

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 3:30pm
MIDDLETON - Steven Paul "Star" Starczynski, age 66, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015.

Fitzsimons, Doris “Jeanne”

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 3:30pm
MINERAL POINT - Doris “Jeanne” Fitzsimons passed away on Feb. 15, 2015, at the Upland Hills Health and Rehab Center, after a short battle with brain cancer. She was surrounded by family at the…

Oien, Dr. Robert D.

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 3:30pm
SUN PRAIRIE - Dr. Robert D. Oien, age 89, passed away on Feb. 13, 2015, at his home in Sun Prairie.

Belknap, Dorris Kemmerer

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Dorris Kemmerer Belknap, age 90, died on Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, at Hebron Oaks, Oakwood Village West in Madison, Wis. She was born in Palmerton, Pa., on Halloween in 1924.

Overland, Katie Elena (Schwarz)

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 3:30pm
NORTH FREEDOM - Katie Elena (Schwarz) Overland, age 48, of North Freedom, passed away on Monday, Feb. 16, 2015. She was born on May 10, 1966, to Herman and Karen (Harman) Schwarz in Madison.

Howard, Thomas H., DVM, Ph.D.

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 3:30pm
POYNETTE - Tom Howard died unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, while working with a newborn Angus calf, doing what he loved best.

Forbes, Connie Marie (Slotten)

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Connie Marie (Slotten) Forbes passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015. She was born in Ma…

Schehr, Sandra

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Sandra Schehr, age 57, passed away on Feb. 14, 2015, following a year-long battle with cancer.

Steinhofer, Kenneth J. "Casey"

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Kenneth J. "Casey" Steinhofer, age 86, passed away on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on Aug. 22, 1928, in Madison, the son of Clarence and Hulda (Kahl) Steinhofer.

Grundahl, Henry M.

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 3:30pm
MOUNT HOREB - Henry M. Grundahl, age 87, of Mount Horeb, Wis., died on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, at Ingleside Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ellestad Camacho Funeral Home,…

Johnson, Ellen Veronica (nee Steinhauer)

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 3:30pm
STOUGHTON - Ellen Veronica (nee Steinhauer) Johnson passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2015, at the Nazareth House in Stoughton, Wis., at the age 96. Funeral arrangements are pending. A full o…

Ahrens-Sather, Judy M.

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 3:30pm
WESTPORT / MADISON - Judy M. "Misty" Ahrens-Sather, age 77, passed away surrounded by her loved ones, on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, at Stoughton Hospital, after a valiant struggle with lung disease.

Graves, Margaret L. (Riechers)

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 3:30pm
PLATTEVILLE - Margaret L. (Riechers) Graves, age 85, of Platteville, died on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison, following a brief illness.

Walker, Joy Lynne

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 3:30pm
FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz. - Joy Lynne Walker, age 75, died Jan. 19, 2015, in Fountain Hills, Ariz. Joy was born on May 23, 1939, in Oak Park, Ill., the only child of Frank and Marie (Horna) Simpach.

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