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Keel, Ruth S.
MADISON - Ruth S. Keel passed away on Dec. 16, 2014. She was born in Alpha, Minn., on Aug. 19, 1923, the daughter of Jacob and Tena Snyder.
Eng, Marvin C.
RICHLAND CENTER / BLUE RIVER - Marvin C. Eng, age 85, of Richland Center, and formerly of Blue River, died on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014.
Clemens, Roger J.
LODI - Roger J. Clemens, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014, with family members by his side. He was born on March 27, 1931, in Dane, the son of Allie and Tillie (Wipperf…
Rolfsmeyer, Robert J. "Big Bob"
MADISON - Robert J. "Big Bob" Rolfsmeyer, age 43, of Madison, passed away on Monday, Dec. 15, 2014, unexpectedly, at home.
Restaurant News: Electric Earth Cafe closes, making way for Tora Sushi
The longstanding West Washington Avenue coffee shop and cafe, Electric Earth, has closed after 15 years, and is becoming a sushi restaurant.
Gov. Scott Walker says normalizing relations with Cuba is 'a bad idea'
The Republican governor said Wednesday that Cuba needs to show it's committed to freedom and prosperity.
Restaurant News: Harold's Chicken Shack expanding to East Side
After nearly five years on Madison's West Side, Harold's Chicken Shack is opening a location on the East Side, in the former Happy Grill space.
Restaurant News: This weekend will be last chance to visit Macha Teahouse
Macha Teahouse is closing this weekend after seven years on Monroe Street. Sunday will be its last day for food service.
Hands on Wisconsin: Soglin's song and dance
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin has been hyping the dangers of too many bars on State Street. He warns that Madison's iconic street will become lined with mega-saloons.
Dane County deputy nabs Portage man with fifth OMVWI-related arrest
A Portage man, Ryan F. Mountford, was arrested Wednesday morning in the town of Blooming Grove for operating his vehicle while intoxicated, his fifth such arrest since 2002.
Madison narrows economic development director search
Mayor Soglin will interview four finalists seeking to succeed former director Aaron Olver, who now leads University Research Park
State Journal readers' gifts help make Christmas merry
Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to needy children in the greater Madison area. You can help again this year. Send your gift online at emptystockingclub.com or m…
Medicaid fraud alleged in Lake Geneva case
A private registered nurse in Lake Geneva has been accused of collecting Medicaid for services that were not provided.
Madison-based group part of national Doctor Project
The Madison-based Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality is among 10 health care alliances around the country participating in the Doctor Project, organized by the Robert Wood Johnson …
Badgers volleyball: UW's Lauren Carlini named first-team AVCA All-American
Courtney Thomas and Taylor Morey earn second-team honors, and Dominique Thompson and Haleigh Nelson receive honorable mention.
Alliant Energy director David Perdue quits to become a U.S. Senator
David Perdue submitted his resignation from the Madison energy company's board last week.
Gunfire from cars on Gammon Road
Gunfight on Gammon Road.
Health insurance premiums up 4 percent in Wisconsin next year
The cost of large group health insurance is going up 4 percent in Wisconsin next year, with monthly premiums in the most expensive city, Rhinelander, 22 percent higher than the cheapest city, …
Camera shop window smashed, cameras grabbed
An estimated $15,000 worth of camera equipment was missing after a smash-and-grab burglary at The Camera Company Monday morning, according to Madison Police Department reports.
In season: Mulling spices
A collection of spices adds a little something to hot drinks at this time of year.
