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Scott Walker announces changes to state's handling of chronic wasting disease in deer

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 4:10pm
Gov. Scott Walker announced a series of changes in Wisconsin's chronic wasting disease plan Friday, calling for more studies and guidelines for the deer farm industry but rejecting suggestions to resume thinning the state's herds.

Opposite-sex partners should get same benefits as same-sex partners in domestic relationships

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 4:00pm
Dane County will issue domestic partnership declarations to opposite sex-couples, giving them the same legal benefits of same-sex couples, Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell said Friday.

Econ Quiz: Which states have more manufacturing jobs than government jobs?

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 3:55pm
In 48 states, there are more public sector employees (federal, state, and local government) than people working in manufacturing. Only two states have more manufacturing jobs than government jobs.

Prep sports: Expected rainy, cold weather leads to Friday area varsity event postponements

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 3:44pm
Some non-conference events face cancellation (will not be rescheduled) because the end of the regular season is coming up.

Patrick Durkin: Sheboygan Falls archer aiming for U.S. Olympic bid

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 3:30pm
Since the 2012 Olympic Trials, Heather Koehl made four U.S. World Cup teams as one of the country’s top female archers.

Marty, Adeline F.

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 3:30pm
DEFOREST - Adeline F. Marty, age 102, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at Artisan Assisted Living in DeForest. She was born on Aug. 7, 1913, in Fisk, Wis., the daughter of William and Augusta (Schiefelbein) Trapp.

Shelstad, Earl

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 3:30pm
BLUE MOUNDS TOWNSHIP - Earl Shelstad, age 78, died on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ellestad Camacho Funeral Home, 500 N. 8th St., Mount Horeb, Wis.

Friske, Cora Rae

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 3:30pm
GREEN BAY / NEW LISBON - Cora Rae Friske, age 16, of Green Bay/New Lisbon, drifted into God's heavenly arms on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. She was born May 26, 1999, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.

Pro golf: Jerry Kelly in contention during suspended second round at Players Championship

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 3:00pm
Madison native Jerry Kelly is in contention for his first win in more than seven years at the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

Ron Johnson: Republicans should focus on areas of agreement with Donald Trump

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 3:00pm
The GOP senator says as a businessman he sympathizes with the presumptive nominee getting up to speed on policy.

Showers on tap, chilly weekend too

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 2:30pm
Outdoor activities might get a little wet in Madison Friday afternoon into the evening, as a cold front starts moving through the region.

Cynthia Tucker: In spite of what candidates say, America is better

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 2:10pm
When my little girl was born shortly after President Barack Obama’s first presidential victory, I wrote a journal entry infused with my optimism about her future. Still giddy over the election of the nation’s first black president, I wrote confidently…

Roll Call: Key votes from the Wisconsin congressional delegation this week

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 1:30pm
Here's how members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation voted on major issues this week.

Video: San Jose center Joe Pavelski reads #NHL17Pavelski tweets, mentions Wisconsin cheese

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 1:29pm
At one point in the video Pavelski, a Plover native, reads a tweet that says he is "the best thing to come out of Wisconsin probably ever."

Longevity in Business: Ganshert Nursery & Landscapes sprouted 65 years ago

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 1:00pm
The second-generation family business in Fitchburg has diversified since it was founded in 1951 in central Madison.

Huge girders for Beltline bridge coming soon, installation begins May 20

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 12:30pm
Giant steel girders to support the new westbound Beltline bridge over Verona Road will be coming to Madison soon, with installation of the girders set to begin in about a week.

UW awards degree, almost 100 years later

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 12:00pm
By Renee Meiller

District pledges to fix issue that is penalizing some Madison students who opt out of state test

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 12:00pm
The issue affects middle school students who opted out of the Badger Exam last spring and are now taking high school-level courses this year while still in middle school.

Equine virus found in horse in West Bend, stable quarantined

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 11:45am
A highly contagious virus found in a horse in West Bend caused state officials to put the stable under quarantine and to issue a warning to horse owners to get their animals checked if any symptoms show up.

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