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Badgers football: Pennsylvania prep quarterback Alex Hornibrook gives commitment
Pennsylvania prep quarterback Alex Hornibrook originally committed to play for Paul Chryst when he was at Pitt and has decided to follow the coach to the University of Wisconsin.
City finance committee delays new Judge Doyle Square process
After nearly an hour of discussion about the parking and the newly added requirement of 100,000 square feet or more of private office space, members of the city's Board of Estimates on Monday …
Badgers football: Jay Norvell expected to return for second stint on coaching staff
New University of Wisconsin football coach Paul Chryst was looking to add two more familiar faces to his offensive staff, but it looks like only one will be coming to town.
Gary Engberg: Kids' Ice Fishing Day coming up in Madison
Even if you live outside the Madison area, this event is well worth the drive and the lower gas prices make it something anyone can afford.
Lawmakers react to over-prescribing allegations at Tomah VA
A Center for Investigative Reporting investigation questioned high use of painkillers at the Veterans Administration hospital in Tomah.
'Always a presence': Longtime Madison School District superintendent Douglas Ritchie dies
Ritchie was superintendent of the Madison School District for 13 years between 1967 and 1980.
Police roll out new neighborhood resource officer program
Madison Police Chief Mike Koval introduced the officers who will launch a program aimed at improving some of the city's neighborhoods.
Rural schools are still neglected -- Darlene M. Olson
Apparently little has changed in 100 years since publication of the State Journal editorial of Jan. 16, 1915, "Country schools have been neglected," which was republished in Sunday's newspaper.
Legalizing drugs might stop murders -- Chuck Litweiler
When we learn of the accidental murder of a baby by shooters intending to hit a rival drug dealer two doors away, it's time to think about what might be done to stop such madness.
Foundation fights for freedom to decide -- Elizabeth Mannering
As an atheist, I had to shake my head at the condescending attitude displayed by a recent letter writer in response to the article about the Freedom from Religion Foundation.
Despite insult to Islam, murders must be condemned -- Masood Akhtar
I strongly condemn the deadly assault on the Paris headquarters of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. Killing in response to insult, no matter how gross, must be unequivocally condemned …
Police chief rebukes protest group in blog post
Madison's police chief issued a stern rebuke Monday to a protest group that has said his department perpetuates disparities between black and white residents.
Badgers men's basketball: Traevon Jackson set for foot surgery, could miss six weeks
Jackson was injured in UW’s 67-62 loss at Rutgers on Sunday night.
Madison man identified as passenger killed in Highway N crash Friday
Leon Benton, 35, was a passenger in an SUV that was struck broadside in the town of Pleasant Springs.
Victim of Madison homicide identified as Chicago man
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Authorities have identified the 26-year-old man who was killed in a Madison apartment over the weekend.
Restaurant News: Cosi departs State Street after eight years
After eight years on State Street, the fast-casual chain restaurant Cosi has closed.
Rep. Paul Ryan won't seek presidency in 2016
The decision by the 2012 GOP vice presidential nominee clears the path for Gov. Scott Walker.
Sandstrom, Oscar Freeman
MADISON / REEDSBURG - Oscar Freeman Sandstrom, age 77, of Madison, formerly of Reedsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015.
Pellock, Richard J. "Dick"
CASSVILLE - Richard J. "Dick" Pellock, age 80, of Cassville, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa.
Imhoff, Darlene M.
MADISON / HIGHLAND - Darlene M. Imhoff, age 92, entered into Eternal Life on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.