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Anderson, Leslie L. "Les"
SAUK CITY - Leslie L. "Les" Anderson, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at Maplewood of Sauk Prairie. He was born on Sept. 12, 1934, at home in Akan Township, rural Richland Coun…
Packers: 1st-round pick Damarious Randall 'taking it day by day'
For Damarious Randall, there is a lot to take in as the first-round draft pick of the Green Bay Packers.
Ray Cross: no plans to resign as UW System president
Cross said he's not going anywhere as president despite claims by some that he failed to get the desired results from the Legislature. Cross disagrees.
Internal investigation of Tony Robinson shooting released
The Madison Police Department's internal investigation of the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Tony Robinson last March was released Thursday.
Regents won't fight controversial tenure changes by Legislature
MILWAUKEE -- A UW System Board of Regents committee voted against formally opposing controversial changes to faculty tenure proposed by Republicans in the state Legislature, neglecting a mostl…
Ashley Furniture acknowledges it's exploring sale
Ashley on Tuesday acknowledged “very exploratory” discussions with investment banking firm Goldman Sachs, but the Arcadia-based company’s CEO downplayed a media report of a possible sale that …
Four teens arrested following disturbance on Wickham Court
Police say preliminary investigation shows that the disturbance may have been part of ongoing dispute and some involved are members of gangs.
Pastor is robbed of bible on city's West Side
Hooded men grab bag containing pastor's bible during an armed robbery on Raymond Road, police say.
Downtown streets closing Sunday for Ride the Drive
Portions of several Downtown streets will be closed for six hours on Sunday.
Madison boy injured after riding skateboard into traffic
Slow-moving car strikes 12-year-old boy after he ignores `Don't Walk' signal and enters crosswalk.
Cudahy-based Engine Shopper, LLC gets an `F' from Better Business Bureau
Online used auto parts business generated more than 400 complaints from consumers over a three-year period.
Nutriad Celebrates Anniversary
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New Prairie du Chien hospital opens June 11; tours on Saturday
A new hospital in Prairie du Chien opens Saturday for tours and June 11 for patients.
Police: Man talks about Obama, Pontius Pilate and Planet Armenia after steering car at three pedestrians
Mitchell L. Costello was arrested for second-degree reckless endangerment after incident on Winnebago Street.
Two-car crash in town of Rutland leads to arrest of Madison woman
Jan M. Wille arrested for causing injury by operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant after accident on Highway 14 that sent three people to UW Hospital, Dane County Sheri…
Fitchburg apartment robbed by burglar wielding a box cutter
Suspect surprises residents of Fitchburg apartment and took money after looking for a person there, police say.
Hands on Wisconsin: Vouchers as American as apple pie
Vouchers will fund private schools throughout Wisconsin at the expense of public education.
Mellowhood Foundation founder wants troubled children to realize their potential
Assad founded the Mellowhood Foundation, a mentoring program for children in his Southwest Side neighborhood.
Q&A: Republicans champion big changes to K-12 education in Wisconsin
They include subjecting low-performing large school districts to a state-imposed reorganization, lifting the cap on school vouchers and changing the way students with disabilities are educated.
Chris Rickert: Tony Robinson's drug source is a last chance for easy explanation
The alternative to blaming Tony Robinson's alleged drug dealer is far less satisfying and far more messy.