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Packers: Aaron Rodgers held out of practice

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 2:20pm
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers was held out of practice as the Green Bay Packers returned to work Friday. Rodgers is recovering from a calf injury.

Busy stretch of interstate north of Madison under study

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 2:15pm
With construction already underway on the expansion of Interstate 39/90 from the Illinois state line to Madison, improvements to the highway north of Madison are now coming under review.

On the Capitol: Tax reform final report omitted opposition to more tax cuts

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 1:00pm
Almost as many respondents to the online survey opposed more tax cuts, as mentioned lowering property taxes.

NFL: Packers' Aaron Rodgers, John Kuhn make AP's All-Pro team

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 12:30pm
The post-season recognition has begun for the Green Bay Packers, with quarterback Aaron Rodgers and fullback John Kuhn earning spots on the 2014 Associated Press NFL All-Pro team.

Text message fuels investigation into death in burned car

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 12:09pm
The death of a rural Marshall man whose body was found in a crashed and burned-out car last month is being investigated as a possible homicide because of a text message he sent to a friend bef…

Plant-chomping deer having dramatic impact on forest change, study says

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 11:25am
The eating habits of the white-tailed deer are changing the look of the northern Wisconsin and Michigan forests, according to a new study.

Update: 3 injured in Cambridge home invasion

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 10:25am
An early Friday morning home invasion in Cambridge sent two people to the hospital, with police still piecing together what happened.

Police: Teen runs from stranger on North Side

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 10:00am
A 13-year-old boy walking his dog on the North Side on Thursday ran away from a stranger who wanted the boy to come over to his car, police reported.

Illinois driver arrested for alleged drunken driving in Green County crash

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 9:45am
An Illinois driver was arrested Thursday morning for alleged drunken driving after causing a two-vehicle collision in Green County.

Stoughton man arrested for alleged 7th drunken driving offense

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 9:15am
A Stoughton man found unconscious in his running vehicle early on New Year's Day was arrested for his alleged seventh drunken driving offense.

Sonny Knight finds the spotlight at age 66

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 8:30am
Singer Sonny Knight is getting his shot at the big-time at age 66.

Wintry mix to hit area before snowstorm Saturday night

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 8:15am
Enjoy a nice and sunny Friday in Madison, because the weekend could be a weather mess.

The hall is alive with the sound of, well, everybody

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 6:00am
Overture Center brings back the popular "Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music" to Capitol Theater

Outgoing Sen. Glenn Grothman takes his outspoken conservatism to Congress

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 6:00am
The outspoken veteran state lawmaker will take his conservative credentials to Congress in 2015.

Focus on Dane County: McFarland recommends limiting open enrollment

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 5:45am
McFarland School District Superintendent Scott Brown has recommended the School Board close open enrollment for students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

Doug Moe: Otto Anderson's unbroken bravery

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 5:30am
A Madison man serving in the Army Air Forces was aboard the plane that crashed into the ocean and became famous in the book and movie, "Unbroken."

What to watch this week: Midseason premieres

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 5:00am
To call the period from January to March-ish — when several shows premiere, often taking the time slots of those that have been canceled because of dismal fall launches — midseason is technica…

Chicago Tribune: Bears, binders and new ways to lose 'em

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 5:00am
The data collection is not exactly like former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s “binders full of women.” But it’s similar.

Going Out: Weekend highlights

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 5:00am
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra presents its annual holiday show on Saturday at the Dane County Coliseum, with performances at 3 and 8 p.m. “The Christmas Attic” is the new live show from the pro…

Dr. Carleen Hanson: Get creative to get kids to eat veggies

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 5:00am
Dear Dr. Hanson: My 4-year old daughter is a generally good eater; however, I can’t get her to eat vegetables, and I’m at my wits end. I want her to be healthy, so I’m considering buying one o…

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