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Leonard Pitts Jr.: This is why serious people discount Fox News
Tucker Carlson said on Fox that more children die of bathtub drownings than of accidental shootings. They don’t.
Ice sculptor aims for manmade project to rival ice caves
SUPERIOR, Wis. (AP) — The Iceman has been living since early December in a 32-foot camper trailer down by the river.
Scrapbook Jan. 26
Honor: Vishal Narayanaswamy of Memorial High School is one of two Wisconsin high school students selected as a delegate to the 53rd annual United States Senate Youth Program. This merit-based …
Badgers sports: Wrestlers rebound with win over Michigan State
EAST LANSING, Mich. — It didn’t take the University of Wisconsin wrestling team long to get over its first Big Ten Conference setback.
Bucks: Cold third quarter leads to loss at San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO — Tim Duncan had 20 points and 11 rebounds, Kawhi Leonard had 19 points and 14 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs rallied in the second half for a 101-95 victory over the Milwaukee…
Baldwin defends, apologizes for reaction to Tomah VA allegations
Two members say they were not aware of serious problems at the Tomah Veterans Administration Medical Center until a news report earlier this month.
Brewers: Offseason acquisition Adam Lind excited to take over at first base
MILWAUKEE – As he took his seat three stools down from principal owner Mark Attanasio on stage Sunday at the Milwaukee Brewers annual On Deck event, Adam Lind had his “I’m not in Toronto anymo…
Brewers: Owner Mark Attanasio 'not sure' he's over 2014 collapse
MILWAUKEE — It would not be an exaggeration to say nobody took the Milwaukee Brewers’ collapse last season worse than Mark Attanasio. And with good reason, considering that as principal owner …
Don't raise the Legislature's per diems -- Derek Popp
It seems strange that, in this era of outrage over any government expenditure, the proposal to raise legislative per diems wouldn't generated more buzz from the tax cutters out there.
Real accountability is missing -- Kevin Smith
The word "accountability" sounds good, doesn’t it? It makes you feel safe knowing that “accountability” will deter people from making the wrong decisions that might affect others.
Fitchburg doesn't need two new fire stations - Julie Pophal
As a Fitchburg taxpayer for almost 30 years, I question the fiscal rationale for building two new fire stations. I understand the need for a fire station in the northeast sector due to growth …
Don't cut benefits to seniors -- T.J. Farley
Low-income seniors in Wisconsin are seeing drastic cuts to the benefits they received through the FoodShare program.
Sanfelippo's idea resembles Obamacare -- George Hagenauer
In a Jan. 18 article on “term papers" requested of Republican legislators, it was interesting to see that the Health Committee chairman, Rep. Joe Sanfelippo, R-West Allis, suggested allowing p…
Don't reduce fines for polluters -- Carol Solomon
Should companies that pollute get credit to offset their fines for work that they have done to correct the problem, pay for cleanup and other expenses?
Around Town: Program goal is 1,000 books read before kindergarten
The Monona library just kicked off its 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, designed to encourage more reading to pre-school children.
Badgers women's hockey: Annie Pankowski's hat trick powers UW past Clarkson
The victory is the 350th for UW coach Mark Johnson, making him only the fourth in Division I to reach that total.
Badgers women's basketball: Aerial Powers' big game sparks Michigan State's victory
The 6-foot sophomore forward finishes with 23 points and 18 rebounds as the Spartans win their second Big Ten game of the season.
SOS: Who should pay for my ordered but unneeded car key?
Eric Maus figures the key to solving his consumer problem with Russ Darrow Kia is a key.
Sgroi, Josephine
MADISON / POYNETTE - Josephine Sgroi, age 93, passed away on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, at Meadowmere in Madison.
Compton, Mitchell T.
MADISON - Mitchell T. Compton, age 50, of Madison, Wis., died on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ellestad Camacho Funeral Home, 500 N. 8…
