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WIAA state girls volleyball: DeForest runs out of gas late in five-set loss to Muskego
ASHWAUBENON — The right kind of experience proved to be a valuable asset for the Muskego girls volleyball team on Thursday.
Badgers football: Coaches, teammates say Peniel Jean is the ultimate example of a team player
“There’s no one better as far as being selfless on this team," said Bill Busch, the UW safeties coach. “There’s no one I’ve ever coached that I appreciate more than him, ever."
Charles Krauthammer: Seize the day, control the agenda
WASHINGTON — Memo to the GOP. You had a great night on Tuesday. But remember: You didn’t win it. The Democrats lost it.
Police could start using body cameras next year under new proposal
Officers in one of Madison's police districts could start using body cameras as soon as next fall -- with an eye toward expanding the program city-wide.
Jerry Davis: Wisconsin DNR will be on lookout for blaze orange caps
A hat or other head covering, if worn, must be at least 50 percent blaze orange. This rule was put in place in 1980.
Outdoors: White-tail deer rutting activity nearing peak
In the North Woods it went from autumn gold to winter white in just two weeks' time, with anywhere from 2 to 6-plus inches of snow falling Oct. 31.
Drug testing requires more thought -- Richard Nawratil
I just read that several states will require drug testing when applying for welfare.
Midterms were free of voter fraud -- Thomas Bartell
Several days have gone by since the midterm election, which did not require a photo ID to vote Yet not a single report of voter fraud has surfaced in the media.
God has switched sides -- T. Hans Olson
When our newly elected Republican Gov. Scott Walker walked up to the podium, his first words were, “I want to thank God." What a testimony! Isn’t it wonderful for Wisconsin and our country tha…
Gas taxes should pay for roads -- George E. Sutton
Hooray. The voters passed the amendment to protect fuel or gas taxes from being spent on anything except transportation.
Madison City Council is much too large -- Jerry Darda
The recommendation to significantly raise the wage of the Madison City Council president makes good sense only if it is accompanied by a reduction in the number of council members.
Higher minimum wage is not the answer -- Ralph Kleeber
I don't support increasing the minimum wage.
Re-elected Senate majority leader foresees tax cuts, voucher expansion in next budget
Sen. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, also expects reform of the state's elections agency, which he said will be controversial.
Alliant Energy proposes building new natural gas-fueled power plant
The Madison utility company wants to build the generation on land it owns in Beloit, next to an existing power plant.
The Paris (Tenn.) Post-Intelligencer: Asian arms race based on sea power
While Uncle Sam's attention is being diverted by crises in the Middle East, Asian nations are ramping up their naval forces to face the growing colossus of the seas: China.
Koch, Elaine M.
MANHATTAN, N.Y. / LONGBOAT KEY, Fla. - Elaine M. Koch, age 87, of Manhattan, N.Y., and Longboat Key, Fla., died peacefully in her New York home on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014, surrounded by her lovin…
Holk, Ellen M.
MOUNT HOREB - Ellen M. Holk, age 98, of Mount Horeb, died on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2014, at Ingleside Nursing Home.
Paske, Russell R.
MOUNT HOREB - Russell R. Paske, age 85, of Mount Horeb, died on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare.
Greene, Sandra M.
SENECA - Sandra M. Greene, age 72, of Seneca, Wis., died on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, at her home after a long courageous battle with leukemia.
Petersen, Clarke J. "Pete"
BRIGGSVILLE - Clarke J. "Pete" Petersen, age 77, of Briggsville, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, at the Golden Living Center in Wisconsin Dells.
