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UW monkey research of questionable value -- Melissa Tedrowe
UW-Madison's decision to halt plans to remove newborn monkeys from their mothers as part of a controversial experiment is a step in the right direction. However, the 40 monkeys involved will s…
Black lives don't matter more than others -- Maribeth DeRocher
The chant "black lives matter" is in the news lately, in reference to shootings of black men by police in various cities around the country. What does it mean exactly?
Don't use 'the system' as excuse for disparity -- Sam Smith
The public discussion following Tony Robinson's death has been notable for the absence of discussion about what's wrong in Madison and Dane County's black community that leads both to the gros…
'Black-on-black' violence is a red herring -- Terry Canaan
Two recent letters to the editor have referenced "black-on-black" violence in regards to protests of the shooting of unarmed teen Tony Robinson by a Madison police officer.
Gov. Walker reconsiders officer-related death investigation funding
Recent police officer-related deaths, including a high-profile shooting in Madison, and the unanticipated need for state resources to investigate them may have convinced Gov. Scott Walker to r…
Paul Soglin, Scott Resnick debate poverty, racial equity and Downtown growth at forum
Mayor says some indicators on racial disparity are improving but challenger says protests over teen's shooting by police reveal much to be done.
WIAA state boys basketball: Madison East basketball team rallies around each other in wake of friend Tony Robinson's death
The Purgolders won three games in five days following the tragic incident about a mile from their high school, earning their first state tournament berth in 25 years.
Accountant sues city over 2011 search related to Rising Sun case
One of the accountant's clients was Charles Prindiville, owner of the Downtown massage parlor that police believe engages in prostitution.
Man in armed standoff with police pleads guilty
A man who stood less than 15 feet from a Madison police officer, pointing a gun at the officer but was not shot, pleaded guilty Wednesday to a felony and three misdemeanors.
Miron Construction building $16M Monroe infant formula plant for Chinese company
The joint project with Power Engineers will start in June and is to be finished by next summer.
Madison start-up Fetch Rewards fetches state loan
The company, founded in 2013, has an app to streamline grocery shopping.
Hausner, Anne Wilder
MADISON - Anne Wilder Hausner passed away peacefully in Madison, on a bright and sunny morning, March 17, 2015, after a short illness. She was surrounded by family during her last weeks and en…
Ikel, Pauline Coles Haight Burgess
COTTAGE GROVE - Pauline Coles Haight Burgess Ikel, age 96, passed away on March 15, 2015. A full obituary will appear in Sunday's paper.
Preston, Marilyn J. (nee Rose)
HARTFORD - Marilyn J. (nee Rose) Preston, age 81, of Hartford, Wis., passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at the Pavilion of Glacier Valley in Slinger, Wis., surrounded by her loving family.
Meyer, Allen Ray
MADISON - Allen Ray Meyer, age 63, died on Thursday, March 12, 2015, son of June and John Meyer.
Engels, Helen D.
SHULLSBURG - Helen D. Engels, age 82, of Shullsburg, Wis., passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at Tivoli at Divine Savior Healthcare in Portage, Wis. She was born on Nov. 14, 1932, in Shul…
Nielsen, Carol I.
MADISON - Carol I. Nielsen passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. She was born in Milwaukee, the daughter of Walter and Cora (Schafer) Moersfelder. Carol always put her family first. She love…
Skaar, Lois M.
COTTAGE GROVE - Lois M. Skaar, age 85, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at the Stoughton Hospital. She was born on April 8, 1929, in Madison, the daughter of Roy and E…
Lindau, Mark Steven
BOQUETTE, Panama - Mark Steven Lindau, age 54, died suddenly on March 12, 2015, in Lauderhill, Fla. Mark was born on Jan. 23, 1961; he was the fourth child of Paul and Marilyn Lindau. Mark was…
Schnabel, Jeremy M.
MADISON - Jeremy M. Schnabel, age 27, passed away unexpectedly in an automobile accident on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. He was born on Dec. 26, 1987, in Madison, the son of Michael and Penny (Pow…