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African Americans gain historic presence on Madison City Council
The 20-member council has never had more than two African American members at one time but will now have four.
If you don't vote, don't complain -- Richard Nawratil
It seems that 100 percent of the population complains about some part of the government, but only about 20 percent vote to do something about it.
You don't have to support Netanyahu to support Israel -- David Penn
Jonah Goldberg’s April 1 column, “Can Jewish Americans support Democrats and Israel?," prompted a question of my own.
Badgers taught son a valueable lesson -- Pete Muehlenkamp
It's not easy consoling your young kid after an emotional letdown. My young son is attached to the Badgers even though we live in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Sanctions needs to ensure Iran doesn't get a bomb -- Mike Braun
President Barack Obama has said he won't let Iran get a nuclear weapon "on his watch," which makes for good network spin material. But he has only 21 months left on his watch (thank God).
Walk a mile in a cop's shoes -- Lynn Ketchum
I support the great work of our Madison Police Department.
Walker more dangerous in national spotlight -- Susan Moon
Gov. Scott Walker suggesting he will throw out any nuclear deal with Iran if he becomes president is unbelievable.
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Badgers taught son a valuable lesson
UW-Madison says budget uncertainty cost campus two top medical research candidates
One candidate, Anne Sales, was chosen for a new endowed, tenured faculty chair in nursing and is said to have cited Gov. Scott Walker's $300 million budget cut proposal to UW System.
With demand spiking, homeless families often denied space at shelters
Homeless families say they face uncertainty and rejection on a daily basis as they look for a place to spend the night.
Prep softball preview: Conference-by-conference outlook
Returning Capitol Conference champion Poynette is the highest-ranked area team in the Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association preseason poll. But several other area teams have state t…
10-year sentence handed out in UW campus-area rape
A Dane County judge sentenced a Madison man to 10 years in prison Wednesday for a rape that he pleaded guilty to committing, but had continued to say was consensual sex, accepting full respons…
Construction of multi-tenant office building set for mid-April in American Center
The 35,440-square-foot building will be the final piece of St. John Properties' Madison East Business Center.
Opponents continue attack as major Wisconsin utility merger moves forward
FERC has okayed plans for Wisconsin Energy to acquire Integrys Energy Group of Chicago.
Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson sues over amendment approved by voters
Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson filed a federal lawsuit to try to hold on to her leadership spot after voters approved a constitutional amendment that was likely to demote her.
Boost in wrongful conviction compensation sought
Rep. Dale Kooyenga, R-Brookfield, said he plans to introduce a bill that would greatly increase the amount of compensation Wisconsin pays to the wrongfully convicted.
Hiner, James H.
BELMONT - James H. Hiner, age 93, of Belmont, Wis., passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015, as he was transported by ambulance to Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville.
Neitzel, Rick
MCFARLAND - Rick Neitzel, age 56, of McFarland, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, after a short illness. He was born on Nov. 9, 1958, in Milwaukee, the son of Edwin and Judi Neitzel.
McVey, James William
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. - Jim McVey embodied a work ethic and commitment to Oscar Mayer Foods Corp. that made him a natural to become the company's chief executive and chairman. Mr. McVey's enti…
Strand, John P. (Chauncey)
Cottage Grove/Bloom City - John P. (Chauncey) Strand, age 67, born Oct. 17, 1947, in Madison, was called to Heaven on April 1, 2015, in Cottage Grove.
