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Prep boys track: Middleton's Perrin Hagge out to stake claim as state's top middle-distance runner

Mon, 05/25/2015 - 11:19pm
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

Mon, 05/25/2015 - 11:17pm
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

Mon, 05/25/2015 - 11:15pm
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

Mon, 05/25/2015 - 8:15pm
Here's how members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation voted on major issues this week. 

West Side bar Legends damaged in burglary

Mon, 05/25/2015 - 7:30pm
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

Mon, 05/25/2015 - 7:27pm
“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

Mon, 05/25/2015 - 6:00pm
Politicians make dismal physicians. Because of this, pregnant Wisconsin women face significant health risks.

Cons of Scott Walker outweigh the pros -- Mark Quinn

Mon, 05/25/2015 - 6:00pm
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

Mon, 05/25/2015 - 6:00pm
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

Mon, 05/25/2015 - 6:00pm
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

Mon, 05/25/2015 - 6:00pm
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

Mon, 05/25/2015 - 6:00pm
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

Mon, 05/25/2015 - 6:00pm
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

Mon, 05/25/2015 - 5:45pm
"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

Mon, 05/25/2015 - 5:00pm
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

Mon, 05/25/2015 - 4:45pm
Janesville Parker's John Milner looks to South 

Raemisch, Robert

Mon, 05/25/2015 - 2:30pm
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

Mon, 05/25/2015 - 2:30pm
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.

Mon, 05/25/2015 - 2:30pm
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.

Mon, 05/25/2015 - 2:30pm
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…

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