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Chris Rickert: Bus beeping reveals Madison's libertarian streak

Sat, 06/20/2015 - 5:30am
What an oddly libertarian streak this has revealed in Madison’s citizenry.

Cynthia Tucker: Rachel Dolezal's deceit demonstrates a valuable truth

Sat, 06/20/2015 - 5:15am
The curious case of Rachel Dolezal has sparked furious commentary about her deceit, arrogance and narcissism.

Woman writes Torah scroll for Jewish congregation in Madison

Sat, 06/20/2015 - 12:05am
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A progressive Jewish congregation in Madison is poised to become the first in the city and perhaps one of only a dozen or so in the world to own a Torah scroll written by …

Mallards: A.J. Bogucki, two relievers shut out Kenosha

Fri, 06/19/2015 - 11:15pm
A.J. Bogucki tossed six shutout innings of three-hit ball as the Madison Mallards beat the league-leading Kenosha Kingfish 3-0 in a Northwoods League amateur baseball game Friday night before …

Brewers: Offense leads series-opening win over Colorado

Fri, 06/19/2015 - 11:15pm
DENVER — How much the thin air in Colorado helped the Milwaukee Brewers batting order can be put up for debate.

Two drown near Wisconsin River sandbar

Fri, 06/19/2015 - 10:00pm
Two people drowned in the Wisconsin River Friday afternoon, Columbia County Sheriff Dennis Richards said.

WIAA state girls soccer: Green Bay Southwest advances to face Oregon in Division 2 final

Fri, 06/19/2015 - 10:00pm
MILWAUKEE — Amber Nolle scored the game’s only goal late in the first half to help the Green Bay Southwest girls soccer team beat Rhinelander 1-0 in a WIAA Division 2 state semifinal on Friday.

Fitchburg Police: skimming device found

Fri, 06/19/2015 - 9:15pm
A device that illegally copied account details from credit and debit cards was found on a Fitchburg ATM May 30, just three days after a similar device was found at a Madison bank.

Prep girls basketball: Middleton's Elizabeth Norregaard enjoys her final high school ballgame

Fri, 06/19/2015 - 7:30pm
WISCONSIN DELLS — Elizabeth Norregaard was pleased to get one final opportunity to gauge where she stands against the best of Wisconsin girls basketball's Class of 2015.

Prep girls basketball: Middleton's Elizabeth Norregaard enjoys her final high school ballgame

Fri, 06/19/2015 - 7:30pm
WISCONSIN DELLS — Elizabeth Norregaard was pleased to get one final opportunity to gauge where she stands against the best of Wisconsin girls basketball’s Class of 2015.

Bible is full of moral and ethical lessons -- Barbara McFarland

Fri, 06/19/2015 - 6:00pm
Go to the Bible. Now read the Bible. Apply the lessons to your life.

Switch to battery-powered yard tools -- Kurt Schneider

Fri, 06/19/2015 - 6:00pm
What can the average homeowner do to cut greenhouse gases? Easy. Get rid of your gasoline lawnmower and weed trimmer.

Organ donors should be first to receive -- Jim Blair, Madison

Fri, 06/19/2015 - 6:00pm
The recent column on the benefits from organ donation in last Saturday's State Journal, "Donor will save more than one life," and the three-part series on the system calls attention for the ne…

Humility is opportunity for growth -- Jeffrey L. Brooks

Fri, 06/19/2015 - 6:00pm
The character of a man is far more revealing than his appearance. His appearance may give his description, but his character is what truly identifies him. So the wealth of a man doesn't necess…

Parking attendant near Capitol was rude -- Jason Childress

Fri, 06/19/2015 - 6:00pm
My New Year's resolution was to not talk on my phone while driving. Earlier this week, I received a call while driving, so I pulled over near the Capitol to take the call.

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Fri, 06/19/2015 - 6:00pm
Switch to battery-powered yard tools

WEDC made 26 awards totaling $124.4 million without proper review

Fri, 06/19/2015 - 5:30pm
The agency review comes on the heels of a State Journal investigation into a questionable $500,000 loan.

WIAA state girls soccer: Jen Brien's two goals spark Oregon to Division 2 championship berth

Fri, 06/19/2015 - 5:00pm
MILWAUKEE — The top-ranked Oregon girls soccer team came to Uihlein Soccer Park with a state championship purpose, and the Panthers weren’t going to let a pregame lockdown sidetrack their miss…

Dane County Board to hear Enbridge pipeline appeal July 16

Fri, 06/19/2015 - 5:00pm
The company objects to spill cleanup insurance a county committee said is needed.

Williams, Thomas M. "Buckhill"

Fri, 06/19/2015 - 3:30pm
CAMBRIA - Thomas M. "Buckhill" Williams, age 88, of Cambria, died Thursday evening, June 18, 2015, at Our House in Portage, where he resided for the past five months.

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