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Aschbrenner, Steven A. (Steve)
CAMBRIDGE - Steven A. Aschbrenner, age 45, of Cambridge, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015. He was born on Aug. 31, 1969, in Madison, the son of Larry and Carol Aschbrenner. Steve graduated …
Kussow, Omar N.
MADISON - Omar N. Kussow, age 91, passed away from complications of Multiple Sclerosis at his home on Saturday, May 16, 2015. A full obituary will follow.
Lamberty, Char M.
SAUK CITY - Char M. Lamberty, age 78, died on Sunday, May 17, 2015, at her home. She was born in Madison on Oct. 23, 1936, the daughter of the late Laurence and LaVona (Endres) Brilliott. She …
DuCharme, David J.
MADISON - David J. DuCharme, age 64, died unexpectedly at St. Mary's Hospital on Sunday, May 17, 2015. Friends may join the family for a visitation on Thursday, May 21, 2015, from 4 p.m. to 7 …
Swiggum, Reverend Harland A.
MADISON - Reverend Harland A. Swiggum, age 92, died Sunday, May 17, 2015. Services will be held at BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 312 Wisconsin Ave., Madison at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2015, wit…
Gilomen, Charlotte S.
MONONA - Charlotte S. Gilomen, age 83, of Eau Claire, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at her home, under the care of MCHS Home Health and Hospice. Charlotte was born on March 2, 1932, t…
Board to take up $85 million in state worker health care cuts
State workers' main out-of-pocket health care costs would double next year, in $85 million of proposed cuts officials will take up Tuesday.
AnchorBank completes sale of Viroqua branch
The branch becomes part of Royal Bank of Elroy.
ABC Supply acquires Michigan distributor
Elite Home Supplies of Bay City will be the fourth ABC store in the Tri-City area and 30th in Michigan.
Rev. David Hart: Blame in Tony Robinson shooting comes back to me
This is a column I never wanted to write. I have pushed it aside in the quiet hours of the night when there is little to take me away from my thoughts. I didn't have the patience to write this…
State home sales rise strongly
Wisconsin home sales were up nearly 17% in April, while median price rose by nearly 11 percent over last year.
Scott Walker casts school choice debate in moral terms
Gov. Scott Walker framed his support for private school vouchers in moral terms Monday while speaking to school-choice advocates in New Orleans.
Madison motorcyclist killed in crash with semi-tractor in Walworth County
A Madison motorcycle driver was killed Sunday when he failed to stop at a stop sign and crashed into a semi-tractor-trailer truck in Walworth County, authorities reported.
On Campus: UW fraud hotline goes live; UW-Madison to lay off 70
"Big or small, we want to know about it," UW System president Ray Cross said in an online announcement. "We want to make it easy for you to do the right thing and to let somebody know."
Democrats call for federal investigation into bad WEDC loan deal
The announcement follows a State Journal investigation showing top Scott Walker aides pushed for a bad loan deal.
Robotic mower trims mowing time
LawnBott is a robotic electric mower that automatically mows the lawn for the homeowner.
School district staff survey: New discipline plan not improving behavior
Madison school officials are revising its policy on discipline after one year and a survey of district staff that indicated student behavior has not improved.
Gas prices up locally about 7 cents the past week
Local gas prices increased about seven cents the past week, according to auto club AAA.
Taking firewood along could spread tree killer bugs, state officials say
When packing for the first camping weekend of the summer, leave your own firewood at home.
Company obtained loan from WEDC, unsuccessful elsewhere
Building Committee Inc. heavily lobbied Democrats for funding, but only got money from Gov. Scott Walker's jobs agency.
