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Badgers football: Defense outperforms offense in scrimmage
Just six days from its spring game, the University of Wisconsin football team spent more than half of a lengthy practice scrimmaging at Camp Randall Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Scott Walker makes final pitch in New Hampshire - for now
Wisconsin's Republican governor wraps up his second visit to the state as he mulls a run for president.
Support public transportation this Earth Day -- John Finkler
Public transportation operators and advocates from throughout Wisconsin will lobby at the state Capitol on Wednesday. They couldn't have picked a better day to visit their legislators. Not coi…
Support accurate labeling of food -- Nick George
In Wisconsin we should do all that we can to protect our state’s agricultural industry. Agriculture has a huge impact on the state’s economy and jobs.
Whjere have all of the jobs gone? -- John Mckay
The people working in the fast-food places want $15 an hour, which they call a living wage.
Walker's Iran comments are frightening -- Madeline Laufenberg
Gov. Scott Walker's comments about President Barack Obama's negotiations with Iran frightened me. First he said he would cancel an Iranian nuclear deal on his first day as president. Then Walk…
Leadership has allowed students to protest -- Richard Berg
The Young, Gifted and Truant crowd really "jumped the shark" when they blocked all traffic on East Washington Avenue recently. But let’s not forget who helped to enable this crowd of malcontents.
Against policy, medium-security prisoner allowed to attend funeral of father killed in shootout
In a departure from state prisons policy, a medium-security inmate was granted a rare leave last month to attend his father's funeral due to "extraordinary circumstances," Department of Correc…
Around Town: Dozens turn out for celebration of Tony Robinson's life and spirit
In contrast to the heated protests over the death of Tony Robinson, Sunday's community party to celebrate Robinson's life was joyful and offered healing.
Brewers: Gerrit Cole and the Pirates hand Milwaukee its fifth consecutive loss
The Brewers slip to 2-10, the worst record in the major leagues.
SOS: Heated seat starts firey debate on cause
A heated seat is a comfort in January in Wisconsin only if it doesn't set the driver's clothes on fire.
McGhee, Michelle Renae
MOUNT HOREB - Michelle "Mickey" McGhee (nee Bartels), age 45, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 18, 2015. She was born on Sept. 20, 1969, in Platteville, the daughter of Ruth (Briggs…
Brill, Dr. James J.
MADISON - James J. Brill M.D., age 72, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at his home during his sleep.
Brue, James A.
MOUNT HOREB - James A. Brue, age 88, of Mount Horeb, Wis., died on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Ingleside Nursing Home in Mount Horeb.
King, Sylvia D.
DEFOREST - Sylvia D. King, age 84, of Deforest, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at the St. Clare Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on Jan. 20, 1931, in North Freedom, to…
Pugh, Gretta B.
STOUGHTON - Gretta B. Pugh, age 73, went to be with her mother, Janet; her son, John; and her granddog, Franky Roo, on Saturday, April 18, 2015. She passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCar…
DeBussey, Terry L.
COLUMBUS - Terry L. DeBussey, age 66, died on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at his home. He was born on Dec. 20, 1948, in Akron, Ohio to Lloyd and Dorothy (Christner) DeBussey.
Henderson, Gail C.
POYNETTE - Gail C. Henderson, age 74, of Poynette, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015, at Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena. She was born on Nov. 23, 1940, in Madison, the daughter of …
Together: Help Earth while organizing
The 45th anniversary of Earth Day is being observed this week.
Madison area's retail landscape continues to expand and evolve
Changes could be on the way for State Street and West Towne and East Towne.
