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Orange County Register: GOP weighs risk vs. reward on legalizing pot
A recent survey has confirmed what everyone seems to think is true. Not only are younger voters way more likely than older ones to support a path to legalization for marijuana, but that trend …
Brewers: Dodgers keep Milwaukee winless
Brandon McCarthy pitched two innings in his Los Angeles Dodgers debut, a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
Leonard Pitts Jr.: Ferguson's police department is not an exception
By now, it should come as news to no one that Ferguson, Missouri, has a lousy excuse for a police department.
Scrapbook March 9
Military reunion: The USS Iwo Jima (LPH2/LHD7) Shipmates reunion will be held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Sept. 13-16. For reunion information contact Robert McAnally at 757-723-0317 or email y…
Badgers sports: Isaac Jordan wins first Big Ten wrestling title
On paper, University of Wisconsin sophomore Isaac Jordan entered the final day of the Big Ten Championships exactly where he was supposed to be — wrestling for a conference title.
Third day of protests in Madison over officer-involved fatal shooting
Local parents held an event Sunday designed to help children of all ages understand the tragedy.
Right-to-work is meant to silence working people -- Charles Chladil
As a union member, I feel this so-called "right-to-work" bill was promoted by wealthy and powerful business lobbying groups including Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce. They claimed this la…
Ron Johnson doesn't really want to talk -- Ginny White
At 6:40 p.m. on a recent Wednesday, I got a robocall from U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, inviting me to join a town hall meeting already in progress. I wasn’t home and, therefore, missed a …
No more cuts to Medicare Advantage -- Sandra Pollard
I am dismayed at the political paralysis in Washington. We send our elected leaders to represent Wisconsin and solve real problems for the middle class. But politicians seem to prefer scoring …
Don't harpoon the DNR's budget -- Jennifer Zamastil
Partisan politics has reared its ugly head in the future of our state parks system. The Department of Natural Resources' responsibility should be to protect our environment, ensure high qualit…
Abortion ban is big government intrusion -- Denise Beckfield
I was dismayed to read of the proposed legislation to outlaw abortions after the 20th week.
Appreciate athletic trainers this month -- Christine Hawkinson
March Madness! Whether we are basketball fans or simply seeking an escape from winter by following the bracketology, many of us will schedule activities around the men’s and women’s NCAA baske…
Fires at a Primrose home and a Sun Prairie business keep firefighters busy
No one was hurt in the house fire but one person suffered burns in the business blaze.
Badgers men's basketball: Frank Kaminsky, Bronson Koenig lead rout of Ohio State
The bench also provides a boost as the Badgers finish the regular season with a 28-3 record.
Badgers women's hockey: Sarah Nurse leads way to WCHA title
The sophomore scores two goals in a 4-0 victory over Bemidji State and is named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
Around Town: Insects, they're what's for dinner now
The Madison Children's Museum is introducing edible insects as a next-generation sustainable food group.
Packers: Reports say Scott Tolzien agrees to one-year, $1.35 million deal to be top backup
The move could signal the end of Matt Flynn's second stint as Aaron Rodgers' understudy.
Benoy, Allen R.
COTTAGE GROVE - Allen R. Benoy, age 67, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015, at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born on Feb. 24, 1948, in Prairie du Chie…
