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Technical writers who worked at Verona-based medical software maker Epic Systems are owed overtime pay that was not given to them, according to federal lawsuits filed this week against the company. 

Cuba City senior Chloe Pustina reached the 1,000 points milestone when she scored 8 points in Cuba City's 63-29 victory over Iowa-Grant on Feb. 5.  . 

The increase, from $45 to $48 per seat, comes in the wake of chancellor Rebecca Blank's request  that the Athletic Department up its annual services contributions to campus. 

Complaints about telemarketing and telecommunications remained in top categories of consumer concerns logged by the state in 2014. And prepare yourself for identity theft, warned state experts.

Presidential hopeful Scott Walker is currently on a trade mission to London. 

FITCHBURG - Robert J. "Bob" Sweeney Sr., born on Aug. 17, 1927, to John Reginald Sweeney and Nellie M. (McCloskey) Sweeney in Madison, Wis., died peacefully surrounded by his wife and family o…

WAUPUN - James B. Schneiter, age 32, of Waupun, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at his home.

JANESVILLE - Glenn A. Davison, age 83, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, while wintering in Borrego Springs, Calif. A memorial service and full obituary will follow in the spring.

OREGON - Todd A. Casanova, age 54, of Oregon, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015.

MADISON - Shirley W. Mullen, age 87, of Madison, was called home to be with her Lord on Feb. 11, 2015. She left quietly in her home with family beside her.

FITCHBURG - Robert W. Wildeck, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL HOME, 2950 Chapel Valley Roa…

STOUGHTON - Cheryl Ann Rompa, age 63, of Stoughton, passed away on Feb. 9, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born on Aug. 29, 1951, in Richland Center, the daughter of Martin an…

FITCHBURG - Nancy Solberg, age 65, died in her sleep, surrounded by her family and loved ones, early Tuesday morning, Feb. 10, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare, after battling cancer. She was born …

PLATTEVILLE - Doris A. Hill, age 86, of Platteville, died on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, at Southwest Health Center, Platteville.

MADISON - Francis X. Veserat, age 88, passed away at home on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, with his family by his side.

MADISON - Vincent Bogden, age 77, born on June 11, 1937, died surrounded by loved ones on Feb. 9, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.

MADISON - Shirley N. Bollig, age 88, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.

The statement comes after the potential 2016 presidential candidate punted on an evolution question in London.

Seven candidates are seeking three seats on the Marshall School Board. The top six finishers in the Feb. 17 primary will advance to the April 7 general election. (I) indicates incumbent. Candi…

Stephanie Pugliese is promoted to the position that had been held by principal owner Steve Schlecht