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Cross has failed to protect UW System -- Ginny White

Sun, 05/29/2016 - 6:00pm
Ray Cross’s selection as UW System president in 2014 sounded promising. He had a Ph.D. in university administration and experience as an engineer, business owner, consultant, professor and college president. He’d been with the System since 2011 and seemed to…

IndyCar: Unheralded rookie Alexander Rossi wins the 100th Indianapolis 500

Sun, 05/29/2016 - 6:00pm
The 66-to-1 long shot coasts across the finish line moments before his engire cuts from lack of fuel.

Brewers: Jonathan Lucroy sparks victory over Reds in series finale

Sun, 05/29/2016 - 5:42pm
The catcher drive in three runs to raise his total to nine in the three-game set.

African prof Daniel Kunene remembered as 'loving,' 'humble' and 'regal'

Sun, 05/29/2016 - 5:28pm
"There won't be anyone like him, ever," Marci Kunene said about the man she called her soulmate.

Blessed to survive the USS Gambier Bay but the memories haven't faded or Clete Ring

Sun, 05/29/2016 - 4:30pm
Ring remembers well the 147 sailors who died when the escort carrier sank during a 1944 battle with the Japanese in the South Pacific.

Norris Burkes: Remember the fallen soldiers on hero’s highway in Iraq

Sun, 05/29/2016 - 3:32pm
Chaplain stood on sacred soil in Iraq where blood, and 'near beer,' were spilled

Just Ask Us: Is there a law requiring pedestrians to wear reflective clothing at night?

Sun, 05/29/2016 - 3:00pm
There are no city ordinances regarding how pedestrians must dress at night for visibility, Madison police spokesman Joel DeSpain said.

Romanowski, Jane F.

Sun, 05/29/2016 - 2:30pm
WAUNAKEE / MILWAUKEE -

Braun, William A.

Sun, 05/29/2016 - 2:30pm
MADISON - William A. Braun, age 93, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Arrangements are pending.

Collins, Patricia A. "Pat"

Sun, 05/29/2016 - 2:30pm
BAGLEY - Patricia A. "Pat" Collins, age 78, of Bagley, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Fennimore, with her loving family by her side.

Scherer, Sandra M. (Briggs)

Sun, 05/29/2016 - 2:30pm
MADISON - Sandra M. "Sandy" Scherer (Briggs), age 76, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Sandy was born on April 9, 1940, in Madison, the daughter of…

Wermerskirchen, Jacob

Sun, 05/29/2016 - 2:30pm
MOUNT HOREB - Jacob Wermerskirchen, age 84, of Mount Horeb, Wis. died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wis. The Ellestad Camacho Funeral Home, 500 N. 8th St., Mount Horeb, is serving the family.

Lutz, Geraldine F.

Sun, 05/29/2016 - 2:30pm
MADISON - Geraldine F. Lutz, age 71, died on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at her home, surrounded by family. Arrangements are pending.

Michek, Mary Jean "Jean"

Sun, 05/29/2016 - 2:30pm
HIGHLAND - Mary Jean "Jean" Michek, age 85, of Highland, died on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Bloomfield Healthcare & Rehabilitation following a brief illness. Jean was born on Feb. 2, 1931, in Castle Rock Township to Aldro and Christine…

Around Town: Longhouse inspires welcoming conversations

Sun, 05/29/2016 - 1:23pm
The project is an initiative of the group Intentionally Welcoming Communities and sits next to the Union Corners site on Madison's Near East Side.

Esther Cepeda: Don't squander talents of immigrants

Sun, 05/29/2016 - 11:15am
CHICAGO — It is often said that the problem with immigrants is that they’re poor and contribute only their cheap labor when they get here.

Together: Preparing for summer gardening

Sun, 05/29/2016 - 10:00am
Ready to get your gardening groove back on, but you’re unable to find your tools?

Tom Still: Entrepreneurs’ Conference will help answer ‘Why Wisconsin’ question

Sun, 05/29/2016 - 8:30am
In the global competition for economic prosperity, some places are positioned to perform better than others. That’s the natural order of things.

Growing a beer brand ingredient by ingredient

Sun, 05/29/2016 - 8:00am
Jeremy Beach is growing the hops and barley and other ingredients to brew his Cheese City Beer.

Serial entrepreneur distills success at UW-Madison and at his home orchard

Sun, 05/29/2016 - 7:15am
Executive Q&A|John Biondi

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