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Fennimore man killed in head-on collision after hitting fallen hay bale in Grant County

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 8:30pm
Robert A. Kuhn, 48, was killed in the crash that occurred at about 6:30 a.m. near Circle Road in Lancaster, the Grant County Sheriff's Office said.

Charles Krauthammer: Make 'never again' more than an empty phrase

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 7:00pm
WASHINGTON — Amid the ritual expressions of regret and the pledges of “never again” on Tuesday’s 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, a bitter irony was noted: Anti-Semitism has re…

Oil and gas pipelines are too risky -- Anthony Schweitzer

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 6:00pm
I just read that a pipeline leak in Montana has caused a town to lose its water supply. This 50,000 gallon oil leak in the Yellowstone River may take some time to fix because the break is in a…

Mayoral candidate Brown inspires -- Isadore Knox, Jr.

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 6:00pm
Madison mayoral candidate Richard Brown's story is that of the American dream -- that anyone, no matter their background, can be successful.

All students will have strong advocate -- Anna Moffit

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 6:00pm
I want to thank the Wisconsin State Journal editorial staff for highlighting my run for the Madison School Board in Wednesday's editorial. As a parent of three children in the district and spo…

Oregon School Board drops idea of April referendum on teacher pay

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 5:35pm
The Oregon School Board has decided not to ask voters in April for money to boost teacher pay, said Superintendent Brian Busler.

Fitchburg newspaper, in second year, will get less of a city subsidy

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 5:20pm
The city of Fitchburg will continue to assist the Fitchburg Star financially, but this year's smaller amount of money will go toward ads, not distribution costs.

Outdoors: Snowfall in north helps snowmobilers, cross country skiiers

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 5:02pm
Ice thickness on most lakes across the North Woods varies from 12 to 16 inches and recent snows have added 2 to 3 inches on top of the 6 inches that was already on the ice, making ice travel a…

Restaurant News: Menchie's giving away frozen yogurt on Feb. 6

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 4:56pm
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt is celebrating National Frozen Yogurt Day on Fri., Feb. 6 with free frozen yogurt from 4 to 8 p.m.

First Business Bank reports 2014 earnings gain

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 4:45pm
The Madison bank acquired a Kansas bank in November.

Esker buys IT start-up TermSync

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 4:15pm
Terms of the deal between the two companies have not been disclosed.

Van Deveer, Mike

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 3:30pm
COLUMBUS - Mike Van Deveer, age 68, passed away peaceful in his home on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. A memorial service will be held in the spring, date to be determined.

Cass, Elaine E.

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 3:30pm
FALL RIVER / COLUMBUS - Elaine E. Cass, age 91, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, at the Columbus Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Columbus.

Kuehn, Albert "Al"

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 3:30pm
WAUNAKEE - Albert "Al" Kuehn, age 90, of Waunakee, died on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, at the Waunakee Manor. He was born on Jan. 25, 1925, in the Town of Springfield, to John and Appolonia (Schro…

Heller, Jack E.

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 3:30pm
NEW GLARUS - Jack E. Heller, age 82, of New Glarus, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, at his home. He was born on Jan. 7, 1933, on the family farm outside New Glarus, to his parents, Fr…

Priester, Jack

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Jack Priester, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015. A celebration of Jack's life will be held at ESSEN HAUS RESTAURANT AND BAR, 514 E. Wilson St., Madison, at 6 p.m., on Tu…

Lugo, Manuel H.

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 3:30pm
McFARLAND - Manuel H. Lugo, age 67, passed peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. Arrangements are pending. A full obituary will appear on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015. Please share your memories at ww…

Miller, Donald

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 3:30pm
DeFOREST / WAUNAKEE - Donald Miller, age 82, of DeForest/Waunakee, died on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, at a Madison hospital.

McClary, Bernice

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 3:30pm
REEDSBURG / MUSCODA - Bernice McClary, age 100, of Reedsburg, and formerly of Muscoda, died on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, at Sauk County Healthcare Center in Reedsburg. She was born on Nov. 26, 1…

Radovan, Joseph J.

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Joseph J. Radovan, age 88, of Madison, died peacefully at home on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015.

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