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Prep sports: Stoughton baseball team stops Madison Memorial
Tim Johnson and Alec Schoweres each went 2-for-4 Monday to help the Stoughton baseball team take a 9-2 victory over visiting Madison Memorial in non-conference play.
Badgers men's basketball: UW falls to Duke in NCAA championship game
The Badgers' dream of winning an NCAA title died at the hands of some freshmen that carried Duke to a 68-63 victory on Monday night.
Badgers men's basketball: Frank Kaminsky earns respect from opposing coach
INDIANAPOLIS — Frank Kaminsky's decision to come back to the University of Wisconsin men's basketball team for his senior year was rewarded Monday night with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity…
As the Badgers take on Duke, a stuffed Downtown awaits a hoped-for rapture
With excitement at fever pitch, capacity issues force Union South and Memorial Union to lock doors.
Badgers men's basketball: Seen and heard at Lucas Oil Stadium
Tidbits from the venue where UW is battling Duke for its first national title since 1941.
Badgers men's baketball: Swarms of Wisconsin fans paint the town red in Indianapolis
Badgers fans were everywhere in downtown Indianapolis as they far outnumbered the Duke fans on hand for Monday's NCAA championship game.
Discrimation not justified by religion -- Karen Wagner
The proliferation of "religious freedom" bills across our nation is causing much consternation for lawmakers and citizens alike.
Rolling Stones cheating fossilation -- Bill Sumner
I’m excited the Rolling Stones, the greatest Anglo-Saxon rock 'n' roll band of all time, will kick off this year’s Summerfest celebration. I’m apprehensive because who knows what might befall …
Brewers: Rockies blitz Milwaukee 10-0 on Opening Day
Kyle Kendrick pitched seven sharp innings and also got two hits Monday as the Colorado Rockies trounced the Milwaukee Brewers 10-0 on opening day.
Brewers notes: Ryan Braun's injury adds to sour Opening Day
MILWAUKEE — As if the Brewers’ Opening Day performance wasn’t bad enough, things got worse after the game when it was revealed that right fielder Ryan Braun strained his right side.
Williams, Bernadine C.
PINE BLUFF - Bernadine C. Williams, age 69, of Arena, died on Friday, April 3, 2015, at UW Hospital in Madison, with her family at her side, after a brief illness. She was born on Sept. 24, 19…
Sprecher, Julie Ann
MADISON - Julie Ann Sprecher, age 50, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She was born on April 29, 1964, in Madison, the daughter…
Wellner, Carl H.
RICHLAND CENTER - Carl H. Wellner of Richland Center, was born on Nov. 19, 1926, to Harry and Rose (Heller) Wellner. Carl passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, April 2, 2015, surroun…
Martens, Greg
OCONTO FALLS - Greg Martens, age 92, Oconto Falls, died peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015, at a Madison area hospice care facility. He was born March 13, 1923, in Coleman, to Charles …
Vangsnes, Frances J.
POYNETTE/FITCHBURG - Frances J. Vangsnes, age 94, of Poynette, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Frances was born on Oct. 31, 1920, in Morrisonville, th…
State beekeepers receiving disaster assistance
A program re-authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill will help beekeepers recoup losses from poor weather that started in 2013.
Election 2015: Cottage Grove village trustee
Six candidates are seeking three seats on the Cottage Grove Village Board. The election is April 7.
Family of Tony Robinson wants district attorney to review private autopsy
Family members are also questioning the investigation into the March 6 shooting, and say they want to see the officer involved face criminal charges.
State gas prices slightly higher than national average
Wisconsin gas prices remain slightly higher than the national average. The average cost of a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline in Wisconsin was $2.40 on Monday compared to a national average…
UW alumnus Dan Thoma named Grainger Institute director
A UW-Madison alumnus who led a division at the Los Alamos National Laboratory has been named the first director of the Grainger Institute for Engineering at the university.