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Grandparents need to speak out more strongly against drunken drivers. Why give proven drunken drivers permission to kill our grandchildren and children?

Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson has been re-elected by the people of Wisconsin several times and has served us with dignity and honor.

The shootings were among four incidents of gunfire reported across Madison on Saturday, according to authorities.

Ald. David Ahrens provided home emails and phone numbers of new council members. 

“We will support whoever the candidate is,” said David Koch. “But it should be Scott Walker.

Moviemaking in Chicago is usually a welcomed event. City hall is more than happy to showcase the beauty and vitality of Chicago. You know, City of Big Shoulders, Second City, Chi-town.

CAZENOVIA - JoAnn Jones, age 84, of rural Cazenovia, died April 19, 2015, at the Richland Hospital. She was born Sept. 21, 1930, in Akan Township, the daughter of Clinton and Chloris (Buroker) Monson.

SUN PRAIRIE - Donald G. Moodie, age 86, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 18, 2015, with his wife by his bedside. He was born on Sept. 2, 1928, in Cottage Grove, son to Fred S. and Hattie…

CASSVILLE / MADISON - Joyce Mary Adrian, age 61, of Madison, formally of Cassville, died Monday, April 13, 2015. She was born March 13, 1954, at home in Cassville. She was the daughter of Stan…

BELOIT - Marjorie Ferwerda, age 94, of Beloit, died Sunday, April 19, 2015, at Premier Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing, in Beloit.

OREGON - Rena L. Busch, age 89, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Memorial services will be held at ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 625 E. Netherwood, Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 30…

PORTAGE/PARDEEVILLE - Virginia Sengstock, from Menominee, Mich., passed away on March 31, 2015, at the American Way Care Facility in Portage. She was born on Aug. 7, 1918. She was the only chi…

OREGON - Margaret A. Erfurth, age 83, of Oregon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2015, at St. Mary's Care Center, Madison. She was born on March 31, 1932, in Madison, the daughter …

The redshirt freshman running back has impressed this spring and is in the mix for playing time behind No. 1 Corey Clement and No. 2 Dare Ogunbowale.   

Three men who allegedly were at the scene when Jacob Payne was killed two weeks ago have been arrested, bringing to five the number of suspects involved in the homicide.

On Monday came time to officially look ahead for Green Bay with the start of offseason workouts at Lambeau Field.

Students in the club work on homework and reading while fostering a positive relationship.

Purple Cow Organics produces and sells compost and other soil amendments.

Gov. Scott Walker has declared a state of emergency in Wisconsin due to the increased likelihood of wildfires as a result of the abnormally dry conditions across the state.

The average cost of a gallon of regular unleaded gas in the Madison area jumped just under nine cents in the last week, according to auto club AAA.