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We should know what our lawmakers are up to -- Gene Bier
State lawmakers work for me. I pay their salaries and provide their benefits.
Attempt to hide records insults democracy -- Paul Malischke
Last weekend, when we were celebrating the founding of our nation, Republicans in the Legislature were intent on destroying our open records laws. In response to some recent embarrassing revel…
Quick read: Key provisions of the 2015-17 Wisconsin budget
The Republican-controlled state Senate began debate Tuesday of the two-year state budget. Here are some highlights.
Police: Man carrying gun near Elver Park fireworks arrested
Madison police arrested a man they said was illegally carrying a concealed gun near last week's Elver Park fireworks show.
Janesville man charged with 10th offense OWI
Mark R. La Veen fell asleep at a stop light while driving drunk, police said.
Two charged in State Street fracas that left four men stabbed
Anthony J. Winzer was charged with four counts of first-degree reckless injury for the stabbings.
Partial prevailing wage repeal in budget would affect up to 90 percent of public projects
A partial repeal of Wisconsin's prevailing wage is expected to be added to the state budget during floor debate today in the state Senate.
Eastbound lanes of Regent Street closed for problem with pavement
The eastbound lanes of Regent Street between Randall Avenue and Monroe Street were closed Tuesday afternoon.
Hands on Wisconsin: Republicans just want to protect constituents
Republicans claim their attempt to gut Wisconsin's open records law is misunderstood. They claim they don't want to hide information from the public, only protect the privacy of their constitu…
Scott Walker's office helped draft changes to open records law
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said Tuesday Gov. Scott Walker's office was involved in discussions about the changes.
Prep track and field: Baraboo's Josie Schaefer advances to world meet
She will compete in the discus July 15 in the International Association of Athletics Federations World Youth Championships in Cali, Colombia.
Thomas, John
MADISON - John Thomas was born into Eternal Life on Saturday, July 4, 2015, at age 89.
Wheeler, Lester H.
RICHLAND CENTER - Lester H. Wheeler, age 79, of Richland Center, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2015, at the Richland Hospital following a four year battle with chronic kidney disease.
Ponath, Robert "Bob" Alfred
DEERFIELD - Mr. Robert "Bob" Alfred Ponath, of Deerfield, Wis., passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2015, at age 86. He is survived by wife, Rae; and his children, Gregg and Rhonda and t…
Schultz, Maxwell Gordon
DEERFIELD / ALGOMA - Maxwell Gordon Schultz, age 37, unexpectedly passed away on July 5, 2015. Arrangements are pending. The full obituary will appear in Thursday's paper. Please share your me…
Dull, Robbie
MADISON - Robbie Dull, age 30, was called to Heaven on Thursday, June 25, 2015.
Aylesworth, Audrey L.
RHINELANDER / OREGON - Audrey L. Aylesworth, age 82, of Rhinelander and formerly of Oregon, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015, at Milestone in Rhinelander. She was born on Nov. 3, 1932, in D…
Tredinnick, Brett
FENNIMORE - Born June 23, 1973, Brett Tredinnick barely survived his first week on Earth and was confined to a wheelchair his whole life. Through it all, Brett smiled.
Butler, Jerome M.
SUN PRAIRIE - Jerome M. Butler, age 89, died on Saturday, July 4, 2015, at the Sun Prairie Health Care Center. He was born on April 22, 1926, in Baltimore, Md., and was the son of Jerome and M…
Paltz, William "Steve"
MADISON - William "Steve" Paltz, age 67, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2015.
