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Prep girls basketball: Ari Opsahl, DeForest clamp down in win over Baraboo
The senior guard helps the Norskies remain unbeaten with a stellar defensive effort vs. the Thunderbirds.
Restaurant News: After four years, A*Sakura in Fitchburg closes
The Japanese restaurant A*Sakura in Fitchburg has closed. The restaurant opened in October 2010 at 5401 Caddis Bend Road, off Fish Hatchery Road.
Police: Man threatened to expose nude pictures if women didn't give him more
Brett A. Beckwith, 30, is charged with four counts of making threats to injure or accuse of a crime.
Tom Oates: UW admission standards shouldn't change for anyone, including Gary Andersen
Gary Andersen finally stated what most University of Wisconsin football fans already knew.
Women need to be involved to protect choice -- Sara Finger
This week marks the 42nd anniversary of the historic Supreme Court decision that held that a woman, in consultation with her doctor, had the constitutional right to an abortion.
Obama's Paris snub was appeasement -- Gary L. Kriewald
A few days after the Charlie Hebdo cartoonists were killed, a massive demonstration of sympathy in Paris attracted nearly every head of state in western Europe as well as the leaders of Israel…
Scott Walker proposes way for "real life experience" to qualify for teaching license
Prospective teachers would be required to pass a competency test to obtain a license, but the proposal does not outline any teacher preparation coursework requirement.
Hockett, Joanne Marie (nee Remick)
KENORA, Ontario, Canada - Joanne Marie Hockett passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, in Kenora, Ontario, Canada, at the age of 87.
Breitsprecher, Paul William
FORT ATKINSON - Paul William Breitsprecher, age 89, of Fort Atkinson, Wis., passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015.
Trumm, Keith D.
BOSCOBEL - Keith D. Trumm, age 89, of Boscobel, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, at the Boscobel Care and Rehab in Boscobel. He was born on Dec. 13, 1925, in Crawford County, Wis., the…
Sorenson, Gwendolin A.
COTTAGE GROVE / MADISON - Gwendolin A. Sorenson, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at Meriter Hospital in Madison. Gwen was born in Madison on Nov. 11, 1923, the daughter of James…
Pelletier, Melanie G.
SUN PRAIRIE - Melanie G. Pelletier, age 45, was guided by angels to Heaven on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015. She was born on Jan. 22, 1969, in Madison, the daughter of Reginald and Martha (Stone) Wer…
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos supports more flexibility for UW System
Sen. Scott Fitzgerald is awaiting more details from Gov. Scott Walker, but says flexibility will be a consideration.
Coakley, Paul
LEWISBURG, Tenn. - Paul Coakley, age 34, of Lewisburg, Tenn., passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, in Tennessee, following a short battle with cancer.
Throwback gallery Part 2: More Madison-area restaurants you'll never eat at again
The State Journal published a gallery of historic Madison restaurants recently and got a tremendous response. Many readers loved the project and also suggested more restaurants that should be …
Gov. Scott Walker plans to visit New Hampshire in March
The visit to a key presidential primary state comes on the heels of visits to GOP gatherings in Iowa and elsewhere.
Upland Hills to open clinic in Mount Horeb
Dodgeville-based Upland Hills Health plans to open a clinic in Mount Horeb in April.
Wisconsin consumers reminded to cash those lawsuit settlement checks
Consumers should watch out for and insurance companies should not sell the type of title insurance that includes "blanket exceptions," that offer little protection, a state regulator warned.
Police make arrests in series of West Side burglaries
Madison police say they have arrested a pair of prolific teen burglars responsible for 17 break-ins to homes and cars around the city's West Side.
Badgers football: Prep receiver Brandyn Lee de-commits from UW
Lee, from West Hills (Calif.) Chaminade, says “with the new coaches and their philosophy, (UW) was not a good fit for me.”