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Restaurant News: McDonald's out at West Towne, new tenant on way
A mall spokeswoman said there will be a big announcement soon regarding a new tenant.
Follow the textbook, not the tabloid, Steele lawyer tells jury
A lawyer for former Dane County sheriff's deputy Andrew Steele, who shot and killed his wife and her sister in August, told jurors Tuesday to follow the science shown to them to find that Stee…
The Salt Room opens in Waunakee
Tiffany Zander has opened The Salt Room at 202 S. Century Ave. in Waunakee.
UW-Madison claims $15 billion in state economic impact
UW-Madison and its affiliated UW Hospital and Clinics has an economic impact of $12 billion, supporting 158,350 jobs and generating $687.9 million in state tax revenue.
Chris Rickert: Climate change denied at agency where it was never much affirmed
Maybe this is why state treasurer Matt Adamczyk is pushing for changes to an agency that have little to do with the agency’s work: He’s bored.
Prep baseball preview: Sun Prairie plans to keep its victory machine moving forward
SUN PRAIRIE — Some things never change. But Sun Prairie coach Rob Hamilton refuses to take anything for granted.
Andy Baggot: UW should retire Frank Kaminsky's uniform number
First impressions, second thoughts and the third degree:
Prep Profile: Hannah Owens, Mineral Point
Hannah Owens is a seven-time letterwinner competing in cross country and track field and has compiled a 4.012 GPA. A member of National Honor Society, Key Club, Forensics, and World Cultures C…
Prep Profile: Ryan Nameth, Verona
Ryan Nameth is a seven-time letterwinner competing in cross country and track field and has compiled a 3.5 GPA. Employed as a Lifeguard at Verona Area Natatorium, he also works at Berkeley Run…
Prep sports: Jackson Eversoll sets pace to help McFarland golfers win at Stoughton
Jackson Eversoll shot a 4-over-par 75 on Monday at Stoughton Country Club to lead the McFarland boys golf team to the championship of the 14-team Stoughton Invitational.
Bucks: Michael Carter-Williams scores 30 to lead Milwaukee to win over his old team
The guard has a superb game in the city where he earned rookie of the year honors last season.
Badgers football: Jon Budmayr makes smooth transition from UW player to UW assistant
Just one season after graduating from UW, Budmayr is back with the Badgers — this time to help the quarterbacks learn the system he mastered but rarely put into practice as a player.
Jury picked for insanity trial of ex-deputy in deaths of 2
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A jury has been picked to determine whether a former Dane County sheriff's deputy was mentally ill in the killings of his wife and sister-in-law.
Jury picked for insanity trial of ex-deputy, testimony begins Tuesday
After a long day of jury selection Monday, 10 women and 5 men will listen to evidence starting Tuesday to determine whether a former Dane County sheriff's deputy was not legally responsible fo…
Brewers: Matt Garza collects first victory in St. Louis, helps spoil Cardinals' home opener
Milwaukee scores all five of its runs off Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright.
Kutler made democracy stronger -- Annie Laurie Gaylor
I was lucky enough to be one of professor Stanley Kutler's students, and to have lunched with him in the past year.
GOP making state a laughingstock -- David Kinyon
It is most discouraging when you think a certain group of Wisconsin officials have reached the bottom of the barrel by putting their heads in the sand and then they do something else that is t…
Abrahamson shouldn't be demoted -- Russell Novkov
I am appalled that a state referendum has passed without much public notice and now Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson will most likely be demoted.
Thanks to Agrace volunteers -- Andy Boryczka
Agrace would like to extend a heartfelt “thank you” to our many volunteers who make a difference in the lives of our patients, families and staff each and every day. We would like to especiall…