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Competency exam ordered for driver charged with striking pedestrian

Thu, 07/02/2015 - 2:30pm
A Sauk City man charged with striking and killing a pedestrian last month in Madison was ordered Thursday to undergo a competency evaluation to determine whether he is mentally fit to proceed …

Nicholas Winton, savior of Jewish children, dies at 106

Thu, 07/02/2015 - 2:00pm
LONDON — He was just a 29-year-old clerk at the London Stock Exchange when he faced the challenge of a lifetime. Traveling with a friend to Czechoslovakia in 1938, as the drums of impending wa…

Woman ordered to stand trial for stabbing death of husband

Thu, 07/02/2015 - 2:00pm
A rural DeForest woman pleaded not guilty Thursday to stabbing her husband to death and was ordered to stand trial for first-degree intentional homicide.

Applications due for pitch contests

Thu, 07/02/2015 - 12:30pm
Two pitch events for entrepreneurs will be held at Madison's Forward Festival in August.

Tomah man charged with threatening to kill Obama in La Crosse

Thu, 07/02/2015 - 11:34am
Federal authorities on Thursday charged a Tomah man with making threats to kill President Barack Obama during his visit to La Crosse today.

Vote (Mostly) Online closes (mostly)

Thu, 07/02/2015 - 11:00am
The website was created to encourage young people to vote in last fall's statewide elections.

Legislative finance panel to begin final flourish of activity on budget

Thu, 07/02/2015 - 10:45am
The Wisconsin Legislature's joint finance panel was set to meet Thursday to begin a final flourish of activity on the next state budget.

Prep notes: Lancaster's John Hoch earns national recognition

Thu, 07/02/2015 - 10:17am
Waunakee seeks new activities director 

Bucks: Greg Monroe signing max deal with Milwaukee, reports say

Thu, 07/02/2015 - 10:15am
Free agent center Greg Monroe will sign a maximum contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, Yahoo Sports reported Thursday, citing a league source.

Janesville Gazette: Hard to fathom Bo Ryan's departure

Thu, 07/02/2015 - 10:15am
Dear Bo Ryan:

Scott Walker to enter presidential race, announce in Waukesha on July 13

Thu, 07/02/2015 - 10:15am
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will announce his candidacy for president on July 13, according to a political aide.

Women's World Cup: Despite an agonizing semifinal loss, England embraces its Lionesses

Thu, 07/02/2015 - 9:40am
MANCHESTER, England — England's national teams keep finding ways to make agonizing exits from major soccer tournaments.

Tour de France: 10 contenders to watch

Thu, 07/02/2015 - 9:29am
Ten riders to watch in the 2015 Tour de France, which begins Saturday in Utrecht, Netherlands:

Sun Prairie police: Man with kids in vehicle arrested for alleged 7th drunken driving offense

Thu, 07/02/2015 - 7:55am
A man stopped by Sun Prairie police after appearing to be intoxicated in a store was arrested Wednesday night for his alleged seventh drunken driving offense, this time with minors in the vehicle.

Paul Greenberg: Who won, who lost? The Supremes redefine marriage

Thu, 07/02/2015 - 6:30am
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — The hopes and fears of all the years met last week in Obergefell v. Hodges, the narrow but sweeping decision of the U.S. Supreme Court that proclaims homosexual couples…

Brooklyn man gets prison time in biker melee

Thu, 07/02/2015 - 5:39am
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York man who took part in a 2013 assault on a sport utility driver by a group of motorcyclists is heading to prison.

Restaurant review: Good things come to those who waited for Stamm House

Thu, 07/02/2015 - 5:30am
The restoration of this 168-year-old building is spectacular. Hopefully the food will catch up soon.  

Seltzer, Gary B.

Thu, 07/02/2015 - 3:30am
MADISON - Gary B. Seltzer, age 66, of Madison, Wis., passed away on Monday, June 29, 2015.

Madison-based AnchorBank to cut 101 jobs in next 3 months

Thu, 07/02/2015 - 2:53am
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Madison-based AnchorBank is cutting 14 percent of its workforce as part of an effort to save money.

Mallards: Anthony Gonsolin's five-RBI night goes to waste

Wed, 07/01/2015 - 11:15pm
Anthony Gonsolin had a monster offensive effort on Wednesday night, but it got lost is the shuffle when the Madison Mallards’ pitching imploded.

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