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Sunscreen culpable in coral damage -- Marcel Thoma
A story on the front page of Tuesday's paper, "Great Barrier Reef coral being lost to hot water," was quick to blame catastrophic anthropogenic global warming for the decline in coral reefs. One line toward the end of the piece…
Don't keep wild animals in captivity -- Lynn Pauly
The recent death of Harambe, the lowland gorilla who was shot and killed at the Cincinnati Zoo, has created a "who's to blame" national debate.
Jerry Davis: Consider a tulip tree in rural towns and villages
Think of tulips on a tree 40-80 feet tall, attracting various kinds of nectar and pollen-seeking insects, at a time when these substances are not abundant.
DeForest man on motorcycle seriously injured in late-night crash
A 51-year-old DeForest man was seriously injured early Sunday morning after crashing his motorcycle into another car while traveling on Highway 51.
Just Ask Us: Are flushable wipes actually flushable?
"Even wipes labeled as 'flushable' should not be flushed as they don't break easily and can cause the same problems," says David Taylor of the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District.
Allwardt, David L.
MCFARLAND - David L. Allwardt, age 62, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016, at his home. A Celebration of David's life will be held with time and date to be announced. A full obituary will appear on Sunday, June…
Libby, Marjorie M.
MADISON - Marjorie M. Libby, age 94, of Madison died peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2016. She had been a longtime resident at Oak Park East. Marjorie was born on Jan. 3, 1922, in Highland, the daughter of Henry and…
Mack, Mary Elizabeth
MADISON - Mary Elizabeth Mack, age 78, passed away on June 4, 2016. She was born on Nov. 13, 1937, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Brannan) Beck. She was a lifelong Madison resident and graduated from Edgewood High School.…
Moody, William C. "Booker"
BELMONT - William C. "Booker" Moody, 74, of Belmont, Wis., died on Friday, June 3, 2016, at Southwest Health Center Hospital, Platteville.
Schmoekel, Lina
PLATTEVILLE - Lina Schmoekel, 89, of Platteville, died on Friday, June 3, 2016, at Southwest Health Center, Platteville. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH, Platteville. Rev. Michael Short will officiate.…
Ace, Stanley L.
STOUGHTON - Stanley L. Ace, age 84, of Stoughton passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born Oct. 25, 1931, on the home farm in the Town of Exeter to his parents,…
Simonis, DeLynn Ann Korfmacher
MCFARLAND - DeLynn Ann Korfmacher Simonis, age 46, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016, at her home after a battle with Scleroderma. She was born in Madison on April 20, 1970, the daughter of Myron "Mike" and Diane Korfmacher.…
Police investigating robbery on Madison's East Side
Madison Police are investigating an alleged robbery that took place Sunday morning on Madison's East Side.
Inside Wisconsin: Startups and scale-ups: Wisconsin isn’t a monolithic economy
The latest report from the Kauffman Foundation reaffirms what most people already know: Wisconsin as a whole is not a hub for starting and growing a business.
Together: Organizing summer toys
Steer clear of three common mistakes when organizing children’s outdoor toys.
Hands on Wisconsin: Scott Walker's plans for building roads are a fantasy
Without raising the gas tax or increasing registration fees Wisconsin roads will continue to crumble.
A Room of One's Own bookstore up for sale in Downtown Madison
The store was founded in 1975 and potential buyers will be fully vetted to ensure its future.
Lawmakers going back to bad old days
Rest in peace, Government Accountability Board.
