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Prep sports: Former Madison West coach Tom Hargraves dies
Madison West's first boys and girls swimming coach won 20 WIAA state team championships in 31 years.
Alliant Energy proposes a rate hike for 2017 and 2018
The plan would more than double the fixed monthly charge for electricity to $18 in 2018.
12-year-old killed in crash in the township of Rubicon
A 12-year-old boy from Neosho was killed while riding a motorized dirt bike on Friday afternoon after colliding with a pickup truck.
Tech and Biotech: Madison startup Chefs for Seniors is cooking in California
Closer to home, Doyenne Group is seeking applicants for its next pitch contest for women entrepreneurs.
Progress is always possible for our nation -- Rick Buffington
Eight years ago, during President Barack Obama's election as America's first black president, I watched as many other African-Americans did with pride and elation.
Obama is Illinois' sleaziest politician -- Randolph L. Lucey
The Chicago Tribune editorial about Dennis Hastert, which appeared in the April 30 State Journal, mentioned that plenty of sleazy politicians have come from Illinois, where corruption is a plague.
Republicans should unite behind Trump now -- Kenneth L. Benzel
The Republicans opposed to Donald Trump need to face reality. They need to unify now because they will be forced to do so in November.
GI Bill made the greatest generation -- Willard Lund
My twin brother, Walter, and I celebrated our 92nd birthdays recently. My twin went from the farm to Fort Hood, to amphibious landings in the South Pacific, to art school, and then to IBM in Rochester, Minnesota, as a graphic…
Next governor should appoint justice -- Gerrie Martini
Gov. Scott Walker will soon appoint a new Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice to replace Justice David Prosser who is retiring.
Today's problems started with Gingrich -- Michael Tomski
Democracy is defined as a government in which political control is shared by the people, either directly or by representatives they elect. It is quite obvious today that control is not shared by all of the people because of the…
Tax dollars shoudn't support drug addiction -- Brian D. McCoy
News outlets are reporting that drug overdose death are skyrocketing. In 2014, 47,000 Americans died from drug overdoses.
The great road trip returns this summer thanks to cheap gas
Cheap fuel prices have left many families in Wisconsin and the rest of the country flush with spare cash, leading the travel industry to forecast a blockbuster July and August.
Badgers volleyball: Incoming freshman class ranked 13th in nation
UW senior setter Lauren Carlini is ranked as the nation's No. 1 impact player
Middleton-based Standard Imaging Inc. receives innovative product award
The award was presented at the 39th Governor’s New Product Awards Banquet on Wednesday in Milwaukee.
Matt Welch: Forget Trump and Clinton -- check out the Libertarian candidates
Despite its eccentricities, the third party for fiscally conservative, socially liberal America provides an alternative to Trump and Clinton
Peterson, Amos
"BLANCHARDVILLE"Amos Peterson, age 94, of Blanchardville, died on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at his home. He was born on Feb. 3, 1922, to Ben and Anna (Johnsrud) Peterson.
Brandemuehl, Mary I.
LANCASTER - Mary I. Brandemuehl, age 94, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center, in Dubuque, Iowa, surrounded by her family. She was born on Jan. 26, 1922, the daughter of Herbert and Fern (Miles) Schwantes.
Janssen, Kaaren Anne
AUSTIN, Texas - Kaaren Anne Janssen, age 50, of Austin, Texas, passed away Tuesday morning, May 10, 2016, at St. David's Round Rock Medical Center. She was born in Rochester, Minn., at the Mayo Clinic on March 11, 1966 to…
Genin, Marian Kathryn
MADISON - Marian Kathryn Genin, age 91, of Madison, died on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare. Marian's family celebrates her victory over the constraints of her physical decline, knowing she was welcomed into heaven by a loving Savior.
Bunnell, Carolyn
OREGON - Carolyn Bunnell, age 87, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at AgraceHospice Care in Fitchburg.