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Poulik, Marvin R.
MADISON - Marvin R. Poulik, 81 years old, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2015, in Madison. Marv was born Sept. 16, 1933, in Waunakee, to Frank and Henrietta (nee Stejskal) Poulik. He grew up o…
Patrick Durkin: For better or worse, fishing tournaments alive, well in Wisconsin
Tournaments are popular across Wisconsin. In 2012, fishing tourneys were held in 64 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties (89 percent). Winnebago County had the most, 45; followed by Dane, 31; La Crosse,…
Wisconsin Democrats poised to elect new party leader
Wisconsin Democrats are poised to elect a new party leader today at their state convention in Milwaukee.
Together: Clean out medicine cabinet every year
Declutter your medicine and dietary supplement storage area today.
Police: Madison man shot during fight
A man was shot early Saturday morning during a fight in the parking lot of a North Side restaurant, police said.
Andy Wiegman: Wisconsin should encourage sidewalks and bikeways
WAUWATOSA — This is a tale of two states.
Chris Rickert: Want good beer in small packages? Madison has you covered
We've got bombers, four-packs, growlers, breweries and just about everything else to warm the beer lover's soul and mellow his mood.
Scott Walker would sign budget with no borrowing for roads
Gov. Scott Walker, who steadfastly opposes raising taxes or fees to pay for roads, would sign a state budget that includes no borrowing for highways and other transportation needs in Wisconsin…
Air travel takes off before Depression, onset of World War II
Madison and its interest in aviation were booming as the "Roaring Twenties" came to a close, with the Depression and world war looming.
Brewers: Will Smith has suspension reduced from 8 games to 6
Major League Baseball announced the decision on Friday, and Smith started serving the suspension when the Brewers opened a series in Minnesota against the Twins.
WIAA state boys tennis: Middleton's Jake Van Emburgh bests teammate Geri Uj for semifinal berth
After the final point had been played, Jake Van Emburgh and Geri Uj approached the net, clasped hands and hugged.
WIAA state track and field: Around Veterans Stadium
Friday’s highlights
WIAA state track and field: Day 1 results
Veterans Memorial Stadium, UW-La Crosse
Mallards: Early hole proves too deep in loss to Willmar
Minnesota’s Tyler Hanson was unsolvable for five innings, and the Madison Mallards couldn’t find enough offense to mount a comeback Friday night, falling 5-1 to the Willmar Stingers in a North…
WIAA baseball: Garrett Schreiber's complete-game shutout sends Lodi past McFarland
Garrett Schreiber pitched a complete-game shutout, drove in a run and scored another as host Lodi overpowered McFarland 3-0 in a WIAA Division 2 regional final baseball game on Friday.
WIAA state boys tennis: Madison Edgewood advances three to semifinals
Madison Edgewood seniors Charlie Kirsh and Billy O’Brien picked an opportune time to put it all together.
Brewers: Milwaukee rallies after Kyle Lohse blows 5-0 lead
Adam Lind hit a three-run homer among his three hits and drove in six runs to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 10-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
WIAA state track and field: Madison West's Olin Hacker beats familiar foes to win 3,200-meter title in Division 1
Verona's Ryan Nameth finishes second and Madison La Follettee's Finn Gessner places third.
WIAA state track and field: Brittany Davis breaks the state record in defending her 800 crown in Division 3
Belmont's Tucker Wedig, Boscobel's Dakota Kaufman and Cambridge's 3,200-meter relay team also bring home gold medals.
WIAA state track and field: Edgewood's Amy Davis defends her 1,600-meter title in Division 2
Mount Horeb's Nadia Williams wins the long jump and Edgerton's Alex Schmidt soars to the pole vault championship.