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On Campus: Van Hollen sues for-profit Everest College; Odyssey founder gets national award

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 1:00pm
Students commonly borrowed more than $20,000 for degrees that, in the end, they never earned or that proved nearly useless. Some students came in barely able to read. Others came in with drug …

Badgers men's basketball: UW's Frank Kaminsky named to AP preseason All-America team

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 12:30pm
Kaminsky is the first UW player to be named an AP preseason All-American since Jordan Taylor prior to the 2011-12 season.

2 arrested in Mount Horeb High School drug investigation

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 12:15pm
Mount Horeb police have arrested two young people in connection with a drug investigation at Mount Horeb High School.

Madison seeks public input for design changes at Capitol Square and State Street

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 12:00pm
City is considering design changes to address chronic behavioral problems.

LabCorp to spend $6.1 billion on Covance

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 12:00pm
LabCorp will pay about $6.1 billion in cash and stock to buy Covance in a tie-up that aims to improve clinical trial research for pharmaceuticals.

Restaurant News: Tempest brunch shuts down for the season

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 12:00pm
Tempest Oyster Bar, 120 E Wilson St., which began serving Saturday and Sunday brunch on Mother's Day, has suspended it temporarily.

Live chat: What to expect on Election Day

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 11:54am

A troubled teen, comedy and mystery in Forward Theater season

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 11:30am
Kenny Barrett, 17, has done something bad, really bad.

Flashlight beam scares off Near East Side burglar

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 11:25am
A Near East Side resident awakened by sounds of breaking glass Friday night scared off a would-be burglar by shining a flashlight at him.

Madison's worst intersections: East Washington and Stoughton Road tops list

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 11:15am
Madison police analyzed more than 5,000 traffic crashes from 2013 to create their list of the 10 most dangerous intersections in the city.

Restaurant News: East Side BBQ shop to close Saturday after eight years

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 11:00am
Fans of Papa Bear's BBQ on Madison's East Side have a few remaining days to cherish Jeff Norwood's hot link sandwich or enjoy a slab of his barbecued ribs.

Original Famous Dave's BBQ restaurant destroyed by fire in northern Wisconsin

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 10:40am
The original Famous Dave's BBQ restaurant near Hayward was destroyed by fire overnight.

Scott Walker, Mary Burke rally supporters around the state as Election Day approaches

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 10:40am
Each Gov. Scott Walker and Mary Burke have five rallies scheduled Monday as Election Day fast approaches.

Mugging reported 9 days later, Madison police say

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 10:30am
A Madison woman who told police she was mugged on Oct. 23 didn't report it until Nov. 1.

Don't try to redefine meaning of pro-life -- Ernie Pellegrino

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 10:28am
A recent letter to the editor offered a twisted version of pro-life. By any definition, the pro-life movement has always been looked on as opposed to abortion on demand, particularly as a mean…

Judge refuses to order immediate release of Brad Schimel videos

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 10:20am
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin wants the state Department of Justice to turn over two tapes featuring attorney general candidate Brad Schimel.

Too many homeowners had the Halloween blahs -- Randy Ree

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 10:16am
I have never seen so many home with their lights out on Halloween as I did during last week's holiday.

Prep girls swimming: DeForest holds No. 2 position in state Division 2 swim rankings

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 10:05am
Verona/Mount Horeb holds No. 4 spot in Division 1 rankings

Christa Westerberg: Police should promptly name officers in shootings

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 10:00am
Following the Aug. 9 police shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed teenager in Ferguson, Missouri, citizens and the public demanded to know the involved officer’s name. The Ferguson Police Depa…

After election, pledge to work together -- Robert Rich Jr.

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 9:51am
It’s here -- the day we've simultaneously anticipated, dreaded and ignored. Election Day is here. The time’s come to choose the fate of our great state of Wisconsin.

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