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Not supporting Clinton would be disastrous -- the Rev. Doris J. Van Houten

Thu, 07/28/2016 - 6:00pm
It is imperative we vote for Hillary Clinton. She is the most qualified to be president and commander in chief. She is the most balanced and wisest candidate to handle the violence in this country.

DA Ismael Ozanne deserves reelection -- Jackie Woodruff

Thu, 07/28/2016 - 6:00pm
The exact role prosecutors play within the criminal justice system is generally misunderstood.

Fitchburg explores expanding TIF district to provide Sub-Zero $1 million

Thu, 07/28/2016 - 5:48pm
Fitchburg officials are exploring whether to expand boundaries of a special tax district so the city can provide Sub-Zero Group another $1 million for a larger-than-expected expansion of company's manufacturing plant.

Southwest Side shooting leads to heavy police presence

Thu, 07/28/2016 - 4:42pm
One person was shot and taken to the hospital with injuries not considered to be life-threatening.

Brewers: Hernan Perez's big day beats Diamondbacks in series finale

Thu, 07/28/2016 - 4:20pm
MILWAUKEE — Hernan Perez hit a two-run homer, singled and scored the go-ahead run in the sixth, Zach Davies pitched 6 1/3 innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 on Thursday at Miller Park.

Family Care, IRIS coming to Dane County in 2018

Thu, 07/28/2016 - 4:00pm
Family Care and IRIS, Medicaid programs that provide long-term care to disabled and elderly residents in their homes, will begin in Dane County in the first quarter of 2018, Tom Engels, interim secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services,…

WALL STREET JOURNAL-BEST SELLERS

Thu, 07/28/2016 - 3:39pm
Best-Selling Books Week Ended July 24th.

Pohlman, Roger W. "George"

Thu, 07/28/2016 - 3:30pm
MADISON / DEERFIELD - Roger W. "George" Pohlman, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Watertown on Nov. 10, 1949, the son of Charles and Helen…

DeWitt, Anne Ross Reetz

Thu, 07/28/2016 - 3:30pm
MADISON / MOUNT HOREB - Anne Ross Reetz DeWitt, of Madison, Mount Horeb, and Shawno, age 92, born June 12, 1924, in Whitewater, died Monday, July 25, 2016, peacefully in her sleep following a massive stroke.

Disch, Vivian M.

Thu, 07/28/2016 - 3:30pm
BELLEVILLE / NEW GLARUS - Vivian M. Disch, age 94, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016, at the New Glarus Home.

Johnson, Deacon Julius Jr.

Thu, 07/28/2016 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Deacon Julius Johnson Jr., age 86, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly at home beside his loving wife on Monday, July 18, 2016.

Fisher, Gertrude H.

Thu, 07/28/2016 - 3:30pm
REEDSBURG - Gertrude H. Fisher, age 97, of Reedsburg, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at Ridgeview Terrace, Reedsburg Senior Life Center, where she had resided for nine years.

Oxley, Colette M.

Thu, 07/28/2016 - 3:30pm
STOUGHTON - Colette M. Oxley, age 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 27, 2016.

Spectrum Brands shares soar

Thu, 07/28/2016 - 3:30pm
The Middleton maker of Rayovac batteries and other consumer products reported results for the third fiscal quarter Thursday.

Badgers football: UW adds commitment from former Alabama outside linebacker Christian Bell

Thu, 07/28/2016 - 3:15pm
Bell will have four years of eligibility remaining after sitting out the 2016 season.

The Gomers say 'Bye for Now'

Thu, 07/28/2016 - 3:00pm
The Gomers are goners. At least for the time being. But not before they say “Bye for Now” with a super-sendoff performance of their beloved Rockstar Gomeroke.

Rain possible into Friday; pleasant weekend on tap

Thu, 07/28/2016 - 2:45pm
Heavy rain fell in the Janesville area Thursday afternoon, but the storms missed Madison so far, with chances diminishing later in the night.

Six sickened by unknown substance at recycling plant, Madison Fire says

Thu, 07/28/2016 - 2:45pm
Six employees at a Southeast Side recycling plant were sickened Thursday afternoon by an unknown airborne substance released from a container in a pile of material, officials said.

Wisconsin police officer had sex on the job 98 times

Thu, 07/28/2016 - 2:15pm
Police said that over an eight-month period, the officer spent about four to six hours during each workday making personal calls from his department-issued phone, fabricated his work logs 146 times, lied to a supervisor about what he did during…

Community leaders file civil rights complaints over force used by police

Thu, 07/28/2016 - 1:50pm
Fifteen activists and community leaders filed civil rights complaints Thursday with the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney, seeking investigations into the arrest of Genele Laird by Madison police on June 21, and into use of force practices…

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