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Prep hockey: Madison West boys knock off Big Eight champ Middleton in conference finale
The Madison West boys hockey team closed its Big Eight Conference season with a bang — and a bang-up job.
Prep girls basketball: Verona's stellar fourth-quarter defense stymies Middleton
MIDDLETON — Verona girls basketball coach Angie Murphy couldn’t help but cringe at the Wildcats’ pile of turnovers Tuesday night against Middleton — whether it was the early wave of mistakes o…
Badgers men's basketball: UW holds off Nebraska to open a three-game lead in the Big Ten
The University of Wisconsin made 13 free throws over the final 2 minutes, 29 seconds to hold off Nebraska and grab a three-game lead in the Big Ten Conference.
ELECTION 2015: Madison City Council 14th District primary
Ald. John Strasser faces two challengers to represent the Madison City Council’s 14th District. The primary is Feb. 17. (I) indicates incumbent.
Jerry Davis: A doe in a cornfield sight to ponder
My sister took one of my photographs and scribed a poem, with some liberties in how poems are usually written, for a birthday card.
Jerry Davis: DMAP can help with too many, or too few, deer by changing the habitat.
The 2015 enrollment deadline for properties larger than 160 acres is March 1. While both public and private lands are eligible, all participants in 2014 were for private lands.
Education is no longer a priority in state -- Michael M. Cox
More than 150 years of careful investment by the state’s citizens has produced one of the top five public universities in the nation. For less than half the price of a private or out-of-state …
How to cover UW's budget shortfall -- Chuck Grapentine
I have some suggestions on how to cover the $91 million budget shortfall at UW-Madison that was reported in last week's State Journal.
Patriots prove God cannot exist -- Neil Diboll
In the ongoing debate about the existence of God, a review of recent historical events may provide some clarity and perspective.
Walker can turn no degree into asset -- Bill Sumner
Publicly criticizing Gov. Scott Walker for his lack of a college degree is a risky political tactic if one’s goal is to denigrate him in the eyes of the public.
Madison school nurses help vaccinate -- Kris Chambas
In light of the recent measles outbreak and subsequent discussion about childhood immunizations, I want to give a shout-out to the Madison School District's nurses and nursing assistants.
Vote for Fratta for Fitchburg council -- Ald. Richard Bloomquist
Twelve years ago, I was elected to the Fitchburg city council to represent citizens. I am not seek another term. I am voting for Julia Arata Fratta for district 2 seat 3.
Scott Walker aide defends $300 million cut to UW System
But administration secretary Mike Huebsch says Walker may be open to putting more money into the System.
Holiday Inn Express and Gold's Gym proposed for High Crossing Boulevard site
The businesses would be constructed on the four-acre site that had been home to Mad City Power Sports.
Odegaard, Jan A.
MADISON - Jan A. Odegaard, age 64, passed away on Feb. 8, 2015, at home in Madison under the care of Agrace HospiceCare, after a year battle with cancer. She was born on Sept. 17, 1950, in Min…
Dodson, Vernon N. M.D.
MADISON - Vernon N. Dodson M.D., age 91, of Madison, died on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, in Madison, after a long illness.
Littel, Rodney K.
SUN PRAIRIE - Rodney K. Littel, age 80, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Oct. 3, 1934, in Madison, where he grew up. He went on to marry his…
Cushman, Marcella I. "Tootie"
VERMONT TOWNSHIP - Marcella I. "Tootie" Cushman, age 84, of Vermont Township, died on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, at her home, with family by her side. She was born on June 2, 1930, on her family's …
Graves, John Paul
MADISON - John Paul Graves, age 62, of Madison, left us to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015.
