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GAB and John Doe keep government honest -- Gene Bier

Wed, 01/07/2015 - 6:00pm
As Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, races to adjust or destroy the Government Accountability Board and limit John Doe investigations, let's not forget that it was those investigations …

Thank government for safer roads -- John Powell

Wed, 01/07/2015 - 6:00pm
Saturday's State Journal story "Traffic deaths lowest in 71 years" missed the point.

Walker should try governing like Dayton -- Wayne Herbst

Wed, 01/07/2015 - 6:00pm
The differences between Gov. Mark Dayton of Minnesota and Gov. Scott Walker should be an eye-opener for Wisconsin voters.

Foundation is misunderstood -- Ann Arntson

Wed, 01/07/2015 - 6:00pm
As an atheist, I believe the recent letter "Foundation gives atheists a bad name" misses the point of the Freedom From Religion Foundation.

Assembly voting on increase in per diem rates

Wed, 01/07/2015 - 6:00pm
The rate would increase $50 for members who spend the night in Madison and $25 for members from Dane County.

Madison may offer $300,000 to lure grocery to Allied Drive neighborhood

Wed, 01/07/2015 - 5:45pm
City staff team recommends a low-interest or forgivable loan to bring grocery to neighborhood in wake of Walgreen's closing.

Prairie du Chien principal reprimanded, suspended for 'unacceptable language'

Wed, 01/07/2015 - 5:00pm
Aaron Amundson admitted calling a group of boys "idiots" and using the word "kill" in frustration with students on the last day of school in December.

Packers: Aaron Rodgers sits out Wednesday practice, still expected to start

Wed, 01/07/2015 - 4:45pm
Aaron Rodgers didn't practice Wednesday because of a calf injury, though coach Mike McCarthy still expects his starting quarterback to be ready on Sunday when the Green Bay Packers host Dallas.

SHINE and Phoenix Nuclear Labs sign long-term agreement

Wed, 01/07/2015 - 4:30pm
The two Monona companies will work together to produce a rare isotope used in thousands of medical procedures every day.

Dana Milbank: John Boehner swarmed by pests

Wed, 01/07/2015 - 4:15pm
WASHINGTON — John Boehner won re-election as speaker of the House on Tuesday with the help of an unlikely ally: Mario Cuomo, the former Democratic governor of New York.

RENEW Wisconsin honors clean energy installations

Wed, 01/07/2015 - 4:00pm
Three solar projects and one biogas unit in Dane County are among those noted.

Judge dismisses lawsuit against downtown apartment development

Wed, 01/07/2015 - 4:00pm
A Dane County judge this week dismissed a lawsuit filed by owners of condominiums in a Downtown building trying to block construction of a 14-story apartment building next door.

Kammerud, Eva B.

Wed, 01/07/2015 - 3:30pm
NEW GLARUS - Eva B. Kammerud, age 88, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, at Meriter Hospital in Madison.

Stenson, Steven

Wed, 01/07/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Steven Stenson, age 67, died on Jan. 2, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 30, 1947, to Stanley and Doreene Stenson. Steve served in the U.S. Army. He w…

Marquardt, Robert A. "Bob"

Wed, 01/07/2015 - 3:30pm
COLUMBUS - Robert A. "Bob" Marquardt, age 72, died on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, at UW Hospital, Madison. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., with visitation beginning at 9 a.m., on Saturday,…

Korb, Kenneth H.

Wed, 01/07/2015 - 3:30pm
PRAIRIE DU SAC - Kenneth H. Korb, age 74, passed away on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, peacefully at home with his family.

Drake, Carlyle L. "Carl" "Kite"

Wed, 01/07/2015 - 3:30pm
LEWISTON TOWNSHIP / PORTAGE - Carlyle L. "Carl" "Kite" Drake, age 82, of Lewiston Township, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, at his daughter's home in Sun Prairie.

Keach, James L. "Jim"

Wed, 01/07/2015 - 3:30pm
LAKE MILLS - James L. "Jim" Keach passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, at the Select Specialty Hospital, Madison, Wis.

Lyman, Richard Wilmer

Wed, 01/07/2015 - 3:30pm
SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. / WALDWICK - Richard Wilmer Lyman, age 82, of South Beloit, Ill., and formerly of Waldwick, passed away on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, at his home.

Orr, Mary M. (nee Lippon)

Wed, 01/07/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Mary M. Orr (nee Lippon), age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, with her son, Greg; and daughter-in-law, Sherry, by her side.

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