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Prep softball preview: Conference-by-conference outlook

Wed, 04/08/2015 - 5:00pm
Returning Capitol Conference champion Poynette is the highest-ranked area team in the Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association preseason poll. But several other area teams have state t…

10-year sentence handed out in UW campus-area rape

Wed, 04/08/2015 - 5:00pm
A Dane County judge sentenced a Madison man to 10 years in prison Wednesday for a rape that he pleaded guilty to committing, but had continued to say was consensual sex, accepting full respons…

Construction of multi-tenant office building set for mid-April in American Center

Wed, 04/08/2015 - 5:00pm
The 35,440-square-foot building will be the final piece of St. John Properties' Madison East Business Center. 

Opponents continue attack as major Wisconsin utility merger moves forward

Wed, 04/08/2015 - 4:00pm
FERC has okayed plans for Wisconsin Energy to acquire Integrys Energy Group of Chicago.

Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson sues over amendment approved by voters

Wed, 04/08/2015 - 3:55pm
Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson filed a federal lawsuit to try to hold on to her leadership spot after voters approved a constitutional amendment that was likely to demote her.

Boost in wrongful conviction compensation sought

Wed, 04/08/2015 - 3:30pm
Rep. Dale Kooyenga, R-Brookfield, said he plans to introduce a bill that would greatly increase the amount of compensation Wisconsin pays to the wrongfully convicted.

Hiner, James H.

Wed, 04/08/2015 - 3:30pm
BELMONT - James H. Hiner, age 93, of Belmont, Wis., passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015, as he was transported by ambulance to Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville.

Neitzel, Rick

Wed, 04/08/2015 - 3:30pm
MCFARLAND - Rick Neitzel, age 56, of McFarland, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, after a short illness. He was born on Nov. 9, 1958, in Milwaukee, the son of Edwin and Judi Neitzel.

McVey, James William

Wed, 04/08/2015 - 3:30pm
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. - Jim McVey embodied a work ethic and commitment to Oscar Mayer Foods Corp. that made him a natural to become the company's chief executive and chairman. Mr. McVey's enti…

Strand, John P. (Chauncey)

Wed, 04/08/2015 - 3:30pm
Cottage Grove/Bloom City - John P. (Chauncey) Strand, age 67, born Oct. 17, 1947, in Madison, was called to Heaven on April 1, 2015, in Cottage Grove.

Kudrna, Charles F.

Wed, 04/08/2015 - 3:30pm
COTTAGE GROVE - Charles F. Kudrna, age 90, passed away peacefully at Sun Prairie Healthcare Center, on Thursday, April 2, 2015. He was born in Phillips, Wis. on Aug. 12, 1924. He is the son of…

Whitney, James A. "Jim"

Wed, 04/08/2015 - 3:30pm
WAUSAU - James A. "Jim" Whitney, age 90, of Wausau, died Monday, April 6, 2015, at Cedar Creek Manor in Kronenwetter, Wis. He was born Dec. 24, 1924, in Duluth, Minn., son of the late Otho and…

Genin, Lucy M.

Wed, 04/08/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Lucy M. Genin, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, entered into eternal life on April 7, 2015. She was born to Massimo and Palmina (Viviani) Martinelli on Dec. 5…

Blaha, Francis W.

Wed, 04/08/2015 - 3:30pm
HILLSBORO - Francis W. Blaha, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at his home in Hillsboro.

Holmquist, Bernice B.

Wed, 04/08/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Bernice B. Holmquist, age 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare. A full obituary will follow in the Sunday, April 12, 2015, Wisconsin State Journal.

Stolen Delila E.

Wed, 04/08/2015 - 3:30pm
VERONA - Delila E. Stolen, age 79, died on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Arrangements are pending. "

Boldebuck, Barbara (Kruger)

Wed, 04/08/2015 - 3:30pm
PLOVER - Barbara (Kruger) Boldebuck, age 84, went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2015.

Feller, Patricia A.

Wed, 04/08/2015 - 3:30pm
VERONA - Patricia A. Feller, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at Meriter Hospital in Madison. Arrangements are pending."

Berge, Arnold John

Wed, 04/08/2015 - 3:30pm
DEERFIELD - Arnold John Berge, age 84, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at the Skaalen Home in Stoughton. He left us as a result of complications of pneumonia, w…

Levin, Ileen Beverly "Bev"

Wed, 04/08/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Ileen Beverly "Bev" Levin, age 79, of Monona, died Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Beverly was born Jan. 24, 1936, in Grant County, to Donald and Georgia (Russell) Stephens. She was united i…

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