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Two charged in State Street fracas that left four men stabbed

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 5:00pm
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

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 5:00pm
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

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 4:45pm
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

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 4:00pm
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

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 3:52pm
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

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 3:38pm
She will compete in the discus July 15 in the International Association of Athletics Federations World Youth Championships in Cali, Colombia.

Thomas, John

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - John Thomas was born into Eternal Life on Saturday, July 4, 2015, at age 89.

Wheeler, Lester H.

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 3:30pm
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

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 3:30pm
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

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 3:30pm
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

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Robbie Dull, age 30, was called to Heaven on Thursday, June 25, 2015.

Aylesworth, Audrey L.

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 3:30pm
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

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 3:30pm
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.

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 3:30pm
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"

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - William "Steve" Paltz, age 67, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2015.

Loomis, Ruth

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Ruth Loomis passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2015, after a very brief stay at the Waunakee Manor with Agrace HospiceCare attending to her, from heart and kidney failure. Rut…

Willard, Robin

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 3:30pm
BARABOO - Robin Willard, age 53, of Baraboo, Wis., passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015, at her home.

Honer, Thomas O.

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 3:30pm
LAKE GENEVA - Thomas O. Honer, age 79, of Lake Geneva, Wis., died peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2015, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, Wis., after a bout with COPD. He was born S…

Benesh, David L.

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 3:30pm
MARSHALL / PALM COAST, Fla. - David L. Benesh, age 79, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 3, 2015.

Wright, Frances Ida

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Frances Ida Wright, age 90, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2015. She was born on Dec. 13, 1924, in Eaton Rapids, Mich., the daughter of Earl and Veda (Vorce) Lewis.

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