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Odd Wisconsin: Joseph Bailey's failed canal
Wisconsin military engineer Joseph Bailey (1826-1867) became a legitimate hero in 1864. But two years earlier he supervised a wild-eyed failure when Union generals tried to redirect the Missis…
Prep girls soccer: Julie Grutzner, Mark Newman earn state coaching honors
Grutzner led Oregon to WIAA Division 2 state title
Woman arrested after allegedly robbing Subway on Watts Road
Emily J. Anderson, 31, entered the sandwich shop at 7011 Watts Road just after 3 p.m., displayed a knife and demanded money, police reported.
Tom Oates: Bo Ryan will have his successor set up for success
So that’s it. Bo Ryan will take a victory lap around the college basketball world before ending a magnificent coaching career that has Hall of Fame written all over it.
Prep girls soccer: Oregon's Kelsey Jahn and coach Julie Grutzner score top All-Area honors
As the season entered the stretch run, Oregon senior midfielder Kelsey Jahn envisioned what it would be like to raise the WIAA Division 2 championship trophy at the girls soccer state tourname…
Mallards: First-half title hopes dashed
LA CROSSE — A late rally by Madison fell short Monday afternoon, ensuring the Mallards would also fall short of the South Division title as the Northwoods League amateur baseball season’s firs…
Madison's finance committee endorses urban forestry special charge
Board of Estimatres also endorses $5 million in tax incremental financing for Union Corners project
Walker needs American government tutor -- Michyle S. Glen
Once again Gov. Scott Walker shows his ignorance of how the United States runs.
Ruling affirms rights across state lines -- Jeff Virchow
Gov, Scott Walker's response to the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling legalizing gay marriage in all 50 states was interesting. He seems to be concerned that those citizens who oppose gay marri…
Don't destroy Confederate heritage -- Frank Piraino
The tragic and outrageous killing of nine people in a historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina, has ignited a revengeful backlash of predictable racial and political irrationality.
Supreme Court imposing social policy -- Leif Arvidson
In creating a new right to gay marriage, the U.S. Supreme Court dealt a serious blow to democracy. The people of over 30 states voted to affirm traditional marriage, some by majorities exceedi…
Economic freedom is key to a better quality of life -- Antony Davies and James R. Harrigan
When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence 239 years ago, he placed equality and liberty at the heart of the American experiment.
Hands on Wisconsin: Bo Ryan is retiring
Badgers men's basketball coach Bo Ryan has announced he will retire at the end of next season.
Zillges, Terrance Joseph
POYNETTE - On Friday, June 26, 2015, Terrence Joseph Zillges went home to be with Jesus. He was born on Dec. 27, 1974, to Jerome Joseph Zillges and Mary Margaret (Zillges) Wegner in Appleton, …
Anderson, Gary L.
MADISON - Gary L. Anderson, age 51, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2015. Arrangements are pending.
Brugger, John B. "Jack"
MIDDLETON - John B. "Jack" Brugger, age 93, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2015, at Attic Angels. A full obituary will run at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Meier, Karen L.
SUN PRAIRIE / BEAVER DAM - Karen L. Meier, age 71, of Sun Prairie, and formerly of Beaver Dam. passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2015, at Agrace Hospice in Madison, surrounded by her …
Pederson, Richard Leif "Bugsy"
STOUGHTON - Richard Leif "Bugsy" Pederson, age 70, passed away after losing his fight to cancer on June 24, 2015. Richard graduated from Herzing and worked for FEMA. His real passion was farmi…
Haack, Lorraine "Kim"
DEFOREST - Lorraine "Kim" Haack, age 73, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015. Arrangements are pending.
Haack, Lorraine "Kim"
DEFOREST - Lorraine "Kim" Haack, age 73, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015.