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State and local elected officials brace for voter confusion this fall
Recent federal court rulings may change the voting landscape again ahead of the fall presidential election.
Man injuries self and sprays blood on officers, police say
Franklin Kerr, 40, repeatedly hit his head on the interior of a squad car Saturday afternoon and opened a wound on his forehead, before shaking blood onto three officers, Madison police said.
Scott Walker calls for extending UW tuition freeze, keeping funding flat
Walker wants to extend the freeze on in-state tuition at the University of Wisconsin System in his next budget while holding funding for UW and most other state agencies flat.
School Spotlight: Animals at Kids Camp help children develop empathy, understanding
BARNEVELD -- When Emma Yingling first met Cowboy, the rescued horse with one eye frightened her.
Knuteson, Linda L.
FITCHBURG - Linda L. Knuteson, age 76, of Poynette, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Linda was born on Feb. 12, 1940, in Lancaster, Ohio, the daughter of Alonzo and Mildred (Williams) Perry. She…
Hale, Marie E.
MADISON - Marie E. Hale, age 73, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016. Arrangements are pending.
Thomas, Audrey
BARABOO - Audrey Emma (Bazzill) Thomas, age 89, of Baraboo, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016, at St. Clare Hospital with her family by her side. Audrey, the daughter of Harry and Emma (Neis) Bazzill was born Jan. 25,…
Mayr, Wilma Ione
DEFOREST - Wilma Ione Mayr, age 91, passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2016. Arrangements are pending.
Thompson, Vivian Grace
MONONA - Vivian Grace Thompson, age 86, of Monona, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare, Fitchburg, Wis.. She was born on July 11, 1930, in Black River Falls, Wis., the daughter of Edwin and Grace Moldenhauer.…
Brandt, Verna L.
HILLPOINT - Verna L. Brandt, age 90, of Hillpoint, died on Sunday, July 31, 2016, at home with her loving family beside her.
Voeck, Ann L.
MONONA - Ann L. Voeck, age 94, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016, at her home. She was born on Jan. 17, 1922, in Sun Prairie, to Edwin and Ethel (Rood) Woerpel. She married David Voeck on Jan. 24,…
Kaider, Florence
MADISON - Florence Kaider, age 83, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 1, 2016, at Oakwood Village University Woods. She was born Nov. 18, 1932, in Brooklyn, N.Y., and had been a Madison area resident for 50 years.…
Chicago Tribune: Will defeating Islamic State unleash a 'terrorist diaspora' in the West?
"At some point there is going to be a terrorist diaspora out of Syria like we've never seen before. Not all of the Islamic State killers are going to die on the battlefield."
Rain on tap Tuesday, heat returns Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms are possible in Madison overnight into Tuesday, ahead of a two-day heat wave that could see temperatures reaching 90.
On Campus: UW-Madison forecasts better graduation rates for PEOPLE program
The leaders of the PEOPLE program also say they're considering changes to better serve participants in Milwaukee after a critical evaluation.
Brewers: Milwaukee trades relief pitcher Will Smith to San Francisco
The Brewers get right-handed pitching prospect Phil Bickford, the Giants' top draft pick last year, and catcher Andrew Susac.
Motorcyclist killed in Sun Prairie crash identified as Illinois man
The motorcyclist who was killed Sunday in a crash in the town of Sun Prairie has been identified as Greg Daniels, 60, of Barrington, Ill.
Victim in Beloit fatal crash identified as Illinois man
A man killed in a single-vehicle crash in Beloit a week ago has been identified as Nicholas Jones, 22, of South Beloit, Ill.
Lit candle causes apartment fire, nobody injured, Madison Fire says
An unattended lit candle caused a fire in an apartment on Madison's Southwest Side Sunday morning, with nobody injured in the blaze.
SUV crashes into East Side home, nobody hurt, Madison Fire says
Nobody was injured Saturday afternoon when an SUV crashed into an East Side home, the vehicle lodging under the porch of the house.
