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GOP is off the rails under Walker -- James H. Fetzer
It's not just "the Wisconsin Idea" that Gov. Scott Walker wants to dismantle but every feature, policy and practice that has made this state so attractive, progressive and liberal in the past.
Scott Walker backs states' rights on gay marriage, might invade Iraq
Gov. Scott Walker told ABC News that if elected president, he would push for a constitutional amendment to allow each state to define marriage for its residents.
12,000 turn out for Downtown Ride the Drive
Cyclists, rollerbladers, skateboarders and walkers got the right of way on a loop that shut down John Nolen Drive and other roads.
Brewers: Twins' Mike Pelfrey shuts down Milwaukee
Pelfrey allowed eight hits and struck out seven over eight innings.
Brewpub planned for South Park Street
Rockhound Brewing Co. will be built on the site of a former bakery and run by Nate Warnke, a homebrewer for the last 10 years.
Search for Wisconsin Vietnam War casualties' photos ends, with success
It went down to the wire, but the week of Memorial Day, researchers located the final photograph needed to complete the list of imaged of Wisconsin Vietnam War casualties.
When was the John Nolen Drive causeway constructed?
Construction of the John Nolen causeway began in 1965 and was completed in 1967.
Los Angeles Times: Vaccination bill deserves approval
The vaccination debate has reached fever pitch in California.
Leckie, Carol
MADISON - Carol Leckie, age 86, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Oakwood Village East. A full obituary will be published in the Wednesday edition. Online condolences may b…
Schluter, Carl N.
FAIRCHILD - Carl N. Schluter, age 93, of Fairchild, died Friday, June 5, 2015, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield. He was born Aug. 31, 1921, to parents, Carl H. and Alma (Nelson) Schluter…
Reynolds, John F.
DURANGO, Iowa/MOUNT HOREB - John F. Reynolds, age 60, of Durango, Iowa, formerly of Mount Horeb, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2015, at Dubuque Nursing and Rehab in Dubuque, Iowa.
Courter, Joseph Arthur
SUN PRAIRIE - Joseph Arthur Courter, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and forever soldier, passed away June 6, 2015, at William Middleton V.A. Hospital. Joe was born on …
Frosch, David L. "Dave"
SAUK PRAIRIE - David "Dave" L. Frosch, age 67, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison after a "super" heroic battle with cancer. He was born in Baraboo on Nov…
Michael, Reverend David John
MADISON - Reverend David John Michael, age 73, passed away from cancer on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare. A husband, father, pastor, and community leader, Dave gave hope and encou…
Log from fire pit started Sun Prairie house fire
A Sun Prairie home caught on fire Saturday when a smoldering log from a fire pit was left near the front porch.
Monroe motorcyclist hits deer
A Monroe motorcyclist collided with a deer Saturday night in the Town of Cadiz and was flown to the hospital.
Police: Madison man punched for no clear reason
A 22-year-old was walking in Downtown Madison when he was punched without warning and for no apparent reason, police said.
Police: man mugged while talking on phone
A Cedarburg man was mugged while talking on his phone in Downtown Madison early Sunday morning, police said.
Police: Driver T-boned minivan, 2nd OWI
A 28-year-old Madison man was charged with his second OWI when he ran a red light Saturday and T-boned a minivan on Madison's East Side, police said.
In the Spirit: Fund eases financial strain for explicitly Christian programs
The Madison Christian Giving Fund began quietly two years ago and is now set for its first public fundraising campaign.