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On Campus: Grads at MATC and Edgewood to hear from administrator and fellow student

Mon, 05/09/2016 - 4:30pm
A top student who came to Edgewood College from another hemisphere will address her classmates at the school's commencement this weekend.

Report: Scott Walker news suppressed by Facebook

Mon, 05/09/2016 - 4:24pm
Gov. Scott Walker was one of several conservative names appearing in popular news stories that were kept from being promoted on Facebook by the social media website's own employees tasked with telling users which news was trending, according to a…

NFL: San Diego running back Melvin Gordon 'not even worried' about knee heading into training camp

Mon, 05/09/2016 - 4:16pm
Gordon, who had knee surgery after the season, told the San Diego Union-Tribune, "I'll be ready for training camp. I'm not even worried about that."

Ex-Madison officer pleads guilty to theft during sting

Mon, 05/09/2016 - 3:45pm
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A former Madison police officer has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $4,000 during a sting operation.

School Spotlight: Stoner Prairie students to share games for visually impaired at Maker Faire

Mon, 05/09/2016 - 3:45pm
They will share adapted games like tic-tac-toe and a Rubik’s Cube at the first Madison Mini Maker Faire on Saturday at Monona Terrace.

Corcoran, Patrick J.

Mon, 05/09/2016 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Patrick J. Corcoran, age 68, of Friendship, Wis., surrounded by family passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at Wm. S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital in Madison. Patrick was born Dec. 7, 1947, in Madison, to Richard and Hannah…

Sharp, Betty Jane (Conner)

Mon, 05/09/2016 - 3:30pm
MADISON / VERONA - Betty Jane (Connor) Sharp passed away in her sleep on May 7, 2016, at Artisan Assisted Living in Middleton, at the age of 94.

Gugel, Thomas G.

Mon, 05/09/2016 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Thomas George Gugel, age 60, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 15, 1955, in Madison, the son of Ralph William and Valerie…

Wright, Mark R.

Mon, 05/09/2016 - 3:30pm
PERRY TOWNSHIP - Mark R. Wright, age 54, of Perry Township, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 7, 2016, as a result of injuries received in a tractor accident.

May, Harold Leo

Mon, 05/09/2016 - 3:30pm
MADISON / OREGON / MONONA - Harold Leo May, age 91, died peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2016, at Heritage Monona. His greatest joys were his family, helping others, and his Catholic faith. Harold was born on Dec. 21, 1924,…

Gregory, Aaron A.

Mon, 05/09/2016 - 3:30pm
LIVINGSTON - Aaron A. Gregory, age 32, of Livingston, Wis., passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016.

Sundin, John Robert "Bob"

Mon, 05/09/2016 - 3:30pm
MADISON - John Robert "Bob" Sundin, age 85, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at home, surrounded by loved ones. Bob fought a courageous battle, resulting from various health issues. He was born in Little Falls, Minn., on Nov.…

Rain, storms could dominate weather through Wednesday

Mon, 05/09/2016 - 2:45pm
If you like rain and thunderstorms, the next couple of days in Madison will be very much to your liking.

Former Madison cop pleads guilty to theft during sting

Mon, 05/09/2016 - 2:00pm
A former Madison police officer pleaded guilty Monday to stealing nearly $4,000 during a sting operation in December that was aimed at him.

New Alice in Dairyland is Ann O'Leary of Evansville

Mon, 05/09/2016 - 2:00pm
A college graduate who grew up showing cows at fairs has been selected as Wisconsin's 69th Alice in Dairyland.

College women's basketball: Indiana hires former Badger Janese Banks as assistant coach

Mon, 05/09/2016 - 1:57pm
Indiana announced the hiring of former University of Wisconsin women's basketball player Janese Banks as an assistant coach on Monday.

2 hurt in Montrose rollover crash, Sheriff's Office says

Mon, 05/09/2016 - 1:15pm
Two people were injured Sunday afternoon when their car overturned in the town of Montrose, with the driver cited for inattentive driving.

Badgers football: Wisconsin to pay Western Kentucky $1.35 million for 2018 home game

Mon, 05/09/2016 - 1:10pm
The University of Wisconsin will pay Western Kentucky $1.35 million for a nonconference game scheduled for Sept. 1, 2018 at Camp Randall Stadium

Super PAC backing Ron Johnson revising ad criticizing Russ Feingold on Tomah VA allegations

Mon, 05/09/2016 - 1:04pm
A conservative super PAC has revised an ad criticizing former U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold after three television stations in Madison and Green Bay pulled it over questions about the ad's claim that Feingold ignored a 2009 memo detailing allegations of…

Executive Q&A: Growing the family grocery in a highly competitive market

Mon, 05/09/2016 - 1:00pm
As chief executive officer, Mark Skogen is leading the charge into the highly competitive Madison market.

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