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Residents oppose size of apartment project on Far East Side
T. Wall Enterprises seeks approval for three, four-story buildings with a total 284 apartments on Portage Road.
Scott Walker says he would sign prevailing wage repeal
Gov. Scott Walker would sign a bill repealing the state's prevailing wage if it passes the Legislature, his spokeswoman said Wednesday.
Police: Three-time bank robber left ID behind after earlier shoplifting try
A man charged Wednesday with robbing three banks in Fitchburg and Madison in April and May was identified in part because he had left his driver's license behind when he was stopped for shopli…
Brewers: Ryan Vogelsong, Joe Panik help Giants sweep three-game series
MILWAUKEE — With their offense struggling, the Milwaukee Brewers are trying to take chances at the plate.
State could lease buildings outside Dane County under GOP plan
Also, the proposed Hill Farms redevelopment on Madison's West Side would be exempt from local zoning ordinances.
Wisconsin banks report higher profits
The FDIC's first quarter report shows a rise in net income for banks nationwide.
Nachreiner, Louis "Louie"
PLAIN"Louis "Louie" Nachreiner, age 83, of Plain, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2015, at Greenway Manor Nursing Home in Spring Green. Louie was born May 2, 1932, to Ernest and Molly Nachrei…
Neyer, Sharon L.
MIDDLETON / MADISON - Sharon L. Neyer (formerly known as Lindquist), age 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. She was born on July 13, 1939, in Sequim, Wash., to Herbert and Florene (Paul…
Eichorst, Loene Elizabeth
DODGEVILLE - Loene Elizabeth Eichorst, age 89, of Dodgeville, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015, at her daughter and son-in-law's home in Dodgeville.
Jaech, Jeanette V. "Jeanie"
REEDSBURG - Jeanette V. "Jeanie" Jaech, age 77, died peacefully Monday evening, May 25, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2015, at ST. PETER'S EVANGELICAL LUTHER…
Feigl, Betty Evonne
PLAIN / SAUK PRAIRIE - Betty Evonne Feigl, age 87, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015, at Greenway Manor in Spring Green. She was born July 29, 1927, in the Troy Township, to the late Wesley …
Pertzborn, Theodore A. "Ted"
BARABOO/WAUNAKEE - Theodore A. "Ted" Pertzborn, II, age 84, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015. He was born on Nov. 21, 1930, in Springfield Corners, to Theodore A. Pertzborn, Sr. and Elizabe…
Hoernke, Janice L.
MIDDLETON - Janice L. Hoernke, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. A memorial gathering will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, from 1 p.m. to 4…
Lehr, Gwynne L. (nee Mugge)
MADISON - Gwynne L. (nee Mugge) Lehr, age 59, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015. She was born on Sept. 8, 1955, in LeMars, Iowa.
Robinson, Richard F. "Dick"
MADISON - Richard F. "Dick" Robinson, age 88, of Madison, died after a brief illness on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on May 20, 1927, in Madison, the …
Reichenbach, Franciscus J. "Franz"
COTTAGE GROVE - Franciscus J. "Franz" Reichenbach, age 75, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born in Switzerland, the son of Rose "Heidi" R…
Restaurant News: Middleton cafe plans to open Saturday in new spot
Prairie Cafe & Bakery in Middleton Hills outgrew its spot at 6720 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave., and its new location is almost double the size.
Madison restaurant's outdoor patio heater stolen
Two men stole a restaurant's outdoor patio heater and 4 chairs just after midnight Thursday night on the city's Far West Side, police said.
Madison woman sentenced for stealing Social Security benefits
A Madison woman was sentenced to 12 months of probation and ordered to pay $10,470 for stealing her husband's Social Security benefits.
Madison, Fitchburg and Sun Prairie have lowest jobless rates among state's largest 32 communities
At 2.9 percent, Madison, Fitchburg and Sun Prairie tied for the lowest April unemployment rate.