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Prep boys track: Middleton's Perrin Hagge out to stake claim as state's top middle-distance runner
The success of Middleton junior middle-distance standout Perrin Hagge is anything but a surprise to those closest to him.
Prep boys tennis: Middleton's Sanga brothers boost a diverse, talented Cardinals lineup
The young brothers will lead state fourth-ranked Middleton into subsectional play Tuesday.
Home Talent League: Pete Patten's five-hit shutout leads McFarland past Lake Mills
Pete Patten struck out five batters in a five-hit, complete-game effort to lead host McFarland to a 2-0 victory over Lake Mills in a Home Talent League Southeast Section amateur baseball game …
Roll Call: Key votes from the Wisconsin Senate delegation
Here's how members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation voted on major issues this week.
West Side bar Legends damaged in burglary
A West Side bar was damaged and had money stolen during a burglary early Monday morning, according to Madison police.
Gary Engberg: Fine time to be pursuing bluegills
“Water temperature is the key to catching spring bluegills”, said Joe Puccio of Cottage Grove, who heads up Bait Rigs Tackle in Madison.
Legislators shouldn't make health choices -- Dianne Haskins
Politicians make dismal physicians. Because of this, pregnant Wisconsin women face significant health risks.
Cons of Scott Walker outweigh the pros -- Mark Quinn
After four years of the Scott Walker administration, I think it fair to compare the pros and cons of his tenure.
Voucher are robbing taxpayers -- Tim Melin
Public schools in Wisconsin will be a thing of the past if people don't speak up.
WEDC will only waste more money -- Lynn Ketchum
It's obvious the Republicans at the state Capitol are not listening to the taxpayers. They want to put more legislative oversight on Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. They want to keep wast…
Court must move past childish fighting -- Nancy Wild
When I see all the discord involving the Wisconsin Supreme Court, it is embarrassing and disheartening to know that these justices have the power to decide serious questions, but they cannot e…
Police caught between race and violence -- Brian Brown
Gang violence plagues Madison, and many (not most) are content to rally against the institutional barrier that seeks to shield them: the police.
Brewers: Giants' seven-run sixth inning sinks Milwaukee hopes
Hunter Pence's two-run double capped a seven-run rally by the Giants in the sixth. Brewers center fielder Carlos Gomez made two errors in the inning.
After 100 years, more is being discovered about UW mastodon
"Instead of having one historic mastodon, our museum now has two," Geology Museum official said.
Authorities search for man missing in Wisconsin River since Saturday
Columbia County authorities searched the river for a 21-year-old man who went missing in the fast-moving waters on Saturday.
Prep notes: McFarland's Chad Herbst plans to play baseball at Winona State
Janesville Parker's John Milner looks to South
Raemisch, Robert
WAUNAKEE - Robert Raemisch, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Arrangements are pending. A full obituary to follow. Please share your m…
Statz, Beverly
WAUNAKEE - Beverly Statz, age 81, died on Monday, May 25, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 29, 2015 at 11 a.m. at ST JOHN'S CATHOLIC CHURC…
Brei, Frieda I.
PLAIN - Frieda I. Brei, age 94, of Plain, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015, at the Greenway Manor Nursing Home in Spring Green. Survivors include her three daughters, Roseann (Tom) Otter of…
Rue, Marvin T.
BARNEVELD - Marvin Rue, age 88, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2015, at his birthplace home in Arena Township. Born on April 12, 1927, to Norwegian immigrants, Halvor and Minnie (Nelson) Ru…