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Certifying dropouts to teach send wrong message -- Allegra Zick
Concerned parents, dedicated teachers and anyone who cares for children should protest the provision Rep. Mary Czaja, R-Irma, put in the state budget at 1:30 a.m. that would certify persons to…
Voucher schools are no silver bullet -- Maynard Schneider
I'm no expert on education, but I'm bothered by the lack of concern for the public schools that lose students and funding when their students leave for private schools subsidized by vouchers. …
Moving state offices could help income inequality -- Gary L. Kriewald
Chris Rickert's Sunday column, "Nice idea to move state offices," enumerated several excellent reasons for moving state offices and departments out of Dane County and Milwaukee.
Decriminalize, don't legalize marijuana -- Michael Dittmer,
People need to think a little harder when they think legalizing marijuana is a good thing. Here is a little story.
Russ Feingold had his chance -- Keith Best
Who is Ron Johnson?
Scott Walker heading to Canada in two weeks
The governor announces his third trade mission of the year as Republicans in the Legislature are gridlocked on budget.
Downtown city building could be key to delivering homeless services
Soglin wants city to study use part of facility near Dane County Courthouse as new day shelter, night shelter or wet shelter.
Man charged with posting nude photos of ex to Facebook
Alfred D. Sanders, 24, faces charges of posting without consent a sexually explicit image, posting without consent a depiction of a person knowing it is private, and two counts of felony bail jumping.
UW-Platteville tornado damage set at $18.6 million
The EF-2 tornado that struck the campus on June 16 last year damaged two dormitories, the Engineering and Southwest halls and the football stadium.
Auto sales, repair business dates back to 1966
The Finke family prides itself on offering face-to-face customer service at Nakoma Plaza Auto.
Prep sports: Stoughton names Luke Wainwright head basketball
When Luke Wainwright decided that he wanted to become a basketball coach, the 2004 Verona High School graduate found the perfect setting to study his craft.
Richards, Pearl "Arlene" (Mickelson)
SPRING GREEN - Pearl "Arlene" (Mickelson) Richards, age 90, of Spring Green, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2015, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held on Friday…
Wegner, Russell W. "Russ"
WAUKESHA - Russell W. "Russ" Wegner of Waukesha passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Sunday, May 31, 2015, at the age of 69. Russ will be lovingly missed by his…
Dobija, Dennis
LODI - Dennis Stephen Dobija, age 70, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at home, following a courageous battle with Leukemia. He was born on May 19, 1945, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Gen…
Ellestad, Joanne G.
FRIENDSHIP/MADISON - Joanne G. Ellestad, age 86, of Friendship, formerly of Madison, died on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Our House Assisted Living in Wisconsin Dells. She was born on Dec. 13, 1…
Essmann, Wayne L.
MARSHALL - Wayne L. Essmann, age 78, of Marshall, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.
Leight, Elaine F.
MADISON - Elaine F. Leight, age 83, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare, following a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Elaine was born on Feb. 6, 1932, to Gustav an…
Dalsoren, Lawrence R. "Hush"
SUN PRAIRIE - Lawrence R. "Hush" Dalsoren, age 76, of Sun Prairie, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 31, 2015, at his home. He was born on Oct. 25, 1938, in Oregon, the son of Johan and …
Wopat, Lucille
PARDEEVILLE - Lucille Wopat, age 87, passed away on Jan. 24, 2015, after a brief illness.
McMillan, Bertha T.
HILLSBORO - Bertha T. McMillan, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse. She was born on April 2, 1919, to Samuel and Anna (Solchenberger) McMi…
