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Caliva, Vivian (nee Sheets)
ROCHESTER - Vivian (nee Sheets) Caliva, age 92, of Rochester, passed away on June 2, 2015. Vivian was born in Kensal, N.D., on Feb. 23, 1923, to the late Charles and Clara (nee Walrath) Sheets…
Ohlson, John
COTTAGE GROVE - John Ohlson, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born in Chicago, Ill. on May 22, 1940, the son of Walter and Edith (Matter) Ohlson.…
Walker, Maureen Elaine
MADISON - Maureen Elaine Walker (née Buenzli) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, on June 2, 2015, after a two-year battle with cancer. Maureen was a wonderfully generous mothe…
Wenger, Clayton Showalter
BROOKFIELD - Clayton Showalter Wenger passed away early in the morning, June 1, 2015, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix, Ariz., several days after emergency surgery. He was born June 2, 1976…
Janesville man indicted in Bad Brad's Bar robbery
The charge resulted from a joint investigation by local and federal officials.
Restaurant News: Portage Pi offering quick food and beverage on campus
Distinctively-filled hand-pies are available in the lobby of the new hotel Graduate Madison on Landgon Street.
Virent produces first plastic bottle using entirely plant-based materials
The bottles were made in Virent's plant in Madison and featured Wednesday in a Coca-Cola expo display in Milan.
Madison police exonerate officer in Tony Robinson shooting
The Madison Police Officer who fatally shot 19-year-old Tony Robinson has been cleared of wrongdoing by a departmental review.
Jeb Bush and Scott Walker skirt campaign finance law
KANSAS CITY -- These days, every presidential candidate must have a slush fund.
Xcel Energy seeks rate hike for western Wisconsin customers
The utility wants to restructure its fixed electric rates as several other Wisconsin utility companies have done.
Monona Grove's Paul Brost is among Wisconsin principals of the year
Brost is lauded for involving teachers in decision-making at the high school.
Goodman Foundation donates $6 million to MATC for soccer, softball field renovations
MATC received the largest donation in its 103-year history, officials announced Wednesday.
Econ Quiz: In what agriculture area does Wisconsin lead the nation?
It’s June Dairy month, time to acknowledge and celebrate the contribution the dairy industry makes to the Wisconsin economy.
Los Angeles Times: Can Wal-Mart make farming more humane?
When the giant retailer Wal-Mart recently announced it would ask all suppliers of fresh and frozen meat, deli, dairy and egg products to its Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores in the United States…
Former Janesville bank president faces FDIC sanctions
Brad Palubicki was president of Mid America Bank from 2008 to 2011.
Mallards share more details for Shake the Lake
Independence Day event will feature human cannonball shot over Lake Monona.
Man found with life-threatening injuries after fall from third-floor balcony
A passerby found the man in an alleyway between two apartment buildings, police said.
Wisconsin public lands board makes loans for public projects
The board operates several trust funds that finance public improvements throughout the state.
Wisconsin service groups are awarded $12 million in AmeriCorps jobs grants
Sen. Tammy Baldwin announced the awards, which include two Dane County programs.
Wine walks in question after state issues new guidance
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — New guidance from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue may end Reedsburg's popular wine walk and other similar events statewide.