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Fitchburg Mayor Shawn Pfaff advances but trails in primary

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 9:41pm
Ald. Steve Arnold led all vote-getters and advanced along with Mayor Shawn Pfaff Tuesday, easily beating former Mayor Jay Allen and Lacy Heights Neighborhood Association president Janelle Rice.

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Tue, 02/17/2015 - 9:25pm
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Epic to open its own app exchange

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 6:15pm
Like Apple's iTunes store, it will let outside companies share apps they've developed that will mesh with Epic's electronic health records software.

E.T. could already be here on Earth -- Harry Harris

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 6:00pm
Regarding the article "Debate persists over how to search for alien life" in Saturday's State Journal, why spend a "million-dollar-a-year effort" or more on trying to contact extraterrestrials…

Kudos to Rickert and Henck for their columns -- Gil Gonzales

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 6:00pm
Chris Rickert and Mitch Henck are the best thing the State Journal has going for it. They both expose the underbelly of Madison.

Faith can help us be peacemakers -- John Torgerson

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 6:00pm
According to the article in Saturday's State Journal "Debate persists over how to search for alien life," a significant number of scientists fear that sending messages to supposed alien worlds…

Tuition went up as state support fell -- Hal Evensen, Verona

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 6:00pm
Though a UW-Platteville professor, I’m actually more bothered by the effect the proposed University of Wisconsin System cuts will have on our younger generation: my students and my children.

Already a friend to charter schools, Wisconsin could see more growth under budget proposal

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 5:45pm
Under a plan in Scott Walker's 2015-17 proposed budget, a state board attached to the Department of Public Instruction would be created to approve charter school authorizers. 

Patrick Durkin: Snowshoeing in North Woods always worth payoff

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 5:25pm
During our North Woods escapes, we do most of our exploring on snowshoes.

Gov. Walker wants committee treasurer to return to UW board (copy)

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 5:22pm
Gov. Scott Walker wants the treasurer of his new political committee formed in advance of a likely presidential run to serve on the board that oversees the University of Wisconsin Hospital and…

Outdoors: Sturgeon spearing on Upriver Lakes to end Wednesday

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 5:15pm
FOND DU LAC -- Day 4 of the 2015 spearing season is in the books with a total harvest of 218 fish (191 from Lake Winnebago and 27 from the Upriver Lakes), according to the Wisconsin Department…

Top Democrats push back against protests at Scott Walker's house

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 5:15pm
The governor planned to appear Tuesday night on Fox News to respond to the protests and other criticism.

Oregon High School principal resigns following three December drunken driving arrests

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 4:54pm
Oregon High School Principal Kelly Meyers submitted has her resignation, which is effective immediately. 

Restaurant News: Chimmies sandwich shop reopens with new owners, menu

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 4:17pm
Chimmies, "home of the awesome sandwich," reopened earlier this month with new owners, less expensive sandwiches, and a more expansive menu.

Nelson, Charlene Barbara

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Charlene Barbara Nelson, age 73, of Madison, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare, surrounded by her three sons, with amazing courage and dignity, on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015. She was born…

Starczynski, Steven Paul "Star"

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 3:30pm
MIDDLETON - Steven Paul "Star" Starczynski, age 66, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015.

Fitzsimons, Doris “Jeanne”

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 3:30pm
MINERAL POINT - Doris “Jeanne” Fitzsimons passed away on Feb. 15, 2015, at the Upland Hills Health and Rehab Center, after a short battle with brain cancer. She was surrounded by family at the…

Oien, Dr. Robert D.

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 3:30pm
SUN PRAIRIE - Dr. Robert D. Oien, age 89, passed away on Feb. 13, 2015, at his home in Sun Prairie.

Belknap, Dorris Kemmerer

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Dorris Kemmerer Belknap, age 90, died on Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, at Hebron Oaks, Oakwood Village West in Madison, Wis. She was born in Palmerton, Pa., on Halloween in 1924.

Overland, Katie Elena (Schwarz)

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 3:30pm
NORTH FREEDOM - Katie Elena (Schwarz) Overland, age 48, of North Freedom, passed away on Monday, Feb. 16, 2015. She was born on May 10, 1966, to Herman and Karen (Harman) Schwarz in Madison.

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