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Wisconsin Senate passes Bucks arena deal
The Wisconsin state Senate has approved a public financing deal for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena.
UW is worth taxpayers investment -- Lois Carlson
"This family," said one of my daughters a few years ago, "has a love affair with the University of Wisconsin." Of my children and their spouses, 10 have been students and nine have degrees fro…
Walker pitted workers against each other -- Gerald W. Meier
Gov. Scott Walker, now officially a candidate for president, recently accused Hillary Clinton of dividing the country by her efforts to achieve equal pay for women.
Walker is either untruthful or incompetent -- Nancy Slavik
Gov. Scott Walker claims he had no knowledge of the various Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. bad business loans, attempts to change the wording of the Wisconsin Idea, or last-ditch efforts…
Mining law like an un-exploded bomb -- Ed Peters and Chuck Lemke
The single letter "I" distinguishes the words “ordinance” and “ordnance,” but their meanings differ greatly.
Change team name to the Wisconsin Bucks -- David Braga
I love college basketball more than the NBA game, but I still think the Bucks are a great asset to the state.
2015 Dane County Fair: Wednesday results
Natural Sciences
Man pleads guilty, fired shots, hit State Trooper squad car
A Madison man who dared police to confront him last October pleaded guilty Wednesday for shooting near them.
Restaurant News: 8 Seasons Grille seems to be latest restaurant casualty
The Bassett Street restaurant known for its seasonal menus and popular Iron Chef competitions may be finished.
Man indicted for credit union robbery
Christopher Fane, 31, of Madison, was indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday for the April robbery of a UW Credit Union.
Women's golf: Ashley Madden outlasts McKenna Prestigiacomo in three-hole playoff for Madison City title
MIDDLETON — Ashley Madden could have played golf Wednesday at Bishops Bay until the sun set over nearby Lake Mendota.
Flyboarding, kiteboarding expert Bob Cook
Bob Cook worked a series of “indoor” sales jobs for most of his life, but now, at age 53, he’s finally living out his dream -- he flyboards and kiteboards full time.
Restaurant News: Fast, home-style Mexican food coming to Park Street
Jose Torres is opening El Rancho Mexican Grill in the former I'm Here space next to Dunkin' Donuts.
Kanazawa, Henry Kiyoshi
MADISON - Henry "Kiyo" Kanazawa, age 93, passed away quietly on July 13, 2015, at Hebron Nursing Home. He was born July 1, 1922, son of Kinmatsu and Chiyoko Kanazawa in Seattle, Wash. He was p…
Rasmussen, Jeffery G.
MENOMONEE FALLS - Jeffery G. Rasmussen, of Menomonee Falls, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2015, at the age of 54.
Rasmussen, Thelma
MADISON - Longtime Madison resident and active First Baptist Church member, Thelma Rasmussen, passed away in her sleep on Saturday, July 11, 2015, at the age of 96. Thelma joined the First Bap…
Kenitz, Michael M.
MADISON - Michael M. Kenitz, age 60, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, surrounded by his family.
Frost, James L.
MAZOMANIE - James L. Frost, age 66, of Mazomanie, Wis., died on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at his home with family at his side. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ellestad Camacho Funeral …
O'Brien, Mary Ann
SAUK CITY - Mary Ann O'Brien, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 17, 2015, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at H…
Weittenhiller, Alta S.
SUN PRAIRIE / PLATTEVILLE - Alta S. Weittenhiller, age 99, of Sun Prairie, formerly of Platteville, died Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at her residence in Sun Prairie.
