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Brewers: Mike Fiers comes to the rescue in win over Cardinals
ST. LOUIS — One night after the Milwaukee Brewers’ bullpen was extended in a 17-inning victory over Arizona, Mike Fiers came to the rescue.
Badgers men's tennis: Greg Van Emburgh steps down as coach
An opportunity to work at one of the most prestigious addresses in the sports world prompted Greg Van Emburgh to resign as University of Wisconsin men’s tennis coach.
Police investigate shooting at office park on Far West Side
Officers were called to the area near Extended Stay America and the Johnson Bank building for a report of someone shot in the leg or foot.
La Follette student who bought joint may return to school in the fall
A La Follette High School sophomore who was expelled Monday for buying a marijuana cigarette at school will be able to return to school in the fall.
Madison, Dane County will continue to let homeless sleep outside City-County Building
But city and county are eyeing city-owned facility for day shelter and other support services.
Mallards: Bats silenced in Madison's first loss
MEQUON — The Madison Mallards won’t go unbeaten this season.
Andy Baggot: Andersen shouldn't take credit for UW's academic success
The NCAA announced that the UW football program had the highest multi-year Academic Progress Rate in the nation for 2013-14. A perfect score is 1,000. The Badgers checked in at 998.
Police: Shoplifting suspect pulled knife on security guard
Two people were arrested Friday after police said one of them threatened a Walmart security guard with a knife.
Treasurer drained money from Stoughton Wrestling Club to pay for personal expenses
The club's former treasurer, who was arrested last week, had embezzled more than $86,000 over six years, authorities said.
Police arrest robbery suspect after tracking with drone
Police arrested a robbery suspect Sunday after the Middleton Fire Department used a drone to find him laying by a pond, police said.
Jerry Davis: Disappointing morel season is a wrap
It is quite clear that 2014 was a poor morel picking spring. This spring was not a lot better, it seems.
Budget should address climate change -- Michael Neuman
Thanks to the State Journal for its always timely coverage of the development of the next Wisconsin biennial budget. Since many of the actions seem to be taking place fast and furious, I am le…
'Poop to profit' digester is a bust -- Nancy Utesch
It is painful to watch the continued debacle at the Waunakee Clear Horizons “community digester.”
Digital mandate creates robot medicine -- Heather Meyer
I can understand the opinion of Charles Krauthammer's Friday column, "Digital mandate demoralizes doctors, degrades care," about the digital mandate in the medical practice. I have the same th…
Abortion bill isn't based on compassion or science -- Ingrid Andersson
Thank you to Dr. Kathy Hartke for her heartfelt column Sunday, "Abortion bill is cruel." She wrote in opposition to Senate Bill 179 and Assembly Bill 237, also called the "Pain Prevention Act"…
Low-cost benefits key to state workers' pay -- Debbie Brown
As a retired state employee who worked for UW-Madison and who also spent many years in the private sector, I would like to say that the increased cost of health insurance for state workers is …
'Waldo' at Brat Fest was man facing child sexual assault charges
A man who went to Brat Fest on Memorial Day dressed as the children's book character Waldo had been charged earlier this year with child sexual assault, Dane County authorities said.
Police: Dealer arrested after heroin overdose death
An alleged heroin dealer has been charged with reckless homicide in the death of a 22-year-old Janesville woman in December.
Middleton Outreach Ministry seeking community help to finish $1.4 million capital campaign
The non-profit organization serves growing basic needs in Middleton, West Madison and Cross Plains.
Hass, Sandra J.
BLACK EARTH - Sandra J. Hass, age 75, of Black Earth, died on Monday, June 1, 2015, at her home with family at her side. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ellestad Camacho Funeral Home, …