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Area teachers become nationally certified
A dozen Madison-area teachers have achieved national certification in their respective disciplines, joining over 4,000 teachers nationwide to get certified in 2014.
Explosion in Sauk County was intentional; no charges filed
A large explosion on Saturday in Sauk County was intentional, with nobody hurt and no charges filed, authorities reported.
Give yourself good emotional health for Christmas
Christmas can be hard on the emotions, with all the hustle and bustle of family and friends and presents and food and drink, but there are things you can do to make the holiday less stressful.
House fire in Janesville just training
If you see a house on fire near downtown Janesville on Monday, don't call 911.
Bob Van Enkenvoort: Christmas Clubs showed importance of saving
The checks came from the State Bank of De Pere. Adorned with cardinals, fir trees with strings of lights, and ornaments and other small, furry forest creatures, they were mailed in December ri…
Green Bay Press-Gazette: Require detectors in ice rinks
More than 80 people were taken to hospitals on Dec. 13 after they were sickened by carbon monoxide poisoning at a Lake Delton ice rink.
Cynthia Tucker: Cuban embargo is way past its usefulness
It’s about time that a U.S. president had the courage and common sense to end our ridiculous policy toward Cuba. It was a relic of the Cold War, an outdated strategy that accomplished absolute…
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram: Walker's Vegas visits illustrate a broken system
The phrase “follow the money” was made famous during the Watergate scandal in the 1970s that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.
Doug Moe: A consumer advocate for the ages
A decade after his death, former consumer reporter Bob Richards is still helping others through an internship in his name.
Hidden Wildcat Mountain State Park invests in attracting cross-country skiers
Wildcat Mountain State Park is touting its great scenic outlooks to attract winter ski visitors.
Christmas tradition continues to provide gifts for area children
Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to needy children in the greater Madison area. You can help again this year. Send your gift online at emptystockingclub.com or m…
Badgers men's basketball: Cuonzo Martin has Cal off to its best start in 55 years
BERKELEY, Calif. – It was February 1992, and the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team was preparing to play Purdue.
Badgers men's basketball: Coaching carousel takes former Badgers guard Tracy Webster to Cal
BERKELEY, Calif. — Tracy Webster got his start in the coaching business as an assistant in the Verona High School boys basketball program.
Scrapbook Dec. 22
Donation: The PEOPLE program, Pre-College Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence, at UW-Madison has received a $35,000 donation from AT&T. PEOPLE is designed for underrepre…
Tom Oates: Packers' defensive domination of Bucs a good sign
TAMPA, Fla. — Tramon Williams was too busy to keep a tally on the field, so you can imagine his surprise when he was told the Green Bay Packers sacked Tampa Bay quarterback Josh McCown seven…
Tom Oates grades the Packers: Green Bay gets a 'B' for win over Tampa Bay
State Journal columnist Tom Oates assesses the Packers' performance in Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.
Sauk County man killed Saturday in farming accident
Authorities found the victim caught in a piece of portable farming machinery, said Lt. Kerry Porter, of the sheriff's office.
Commit to changes for health improvement -- Bruce Weiss
The first America’s Health Rankings report was released in 1990.
Common Core controversy isn't 'bogus' -- Amy Garvoille
I would like to respond to the Dec. 17 letter “Common Core controversy is bogus.”
Sorrow and anger for boy who was lost -- Nancy Cross Dunham
I am a 67-year-old white woman who has lived in Madison for over 37 years.