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Tietje, Ruth Martha
LOGANVILLE / REEDSBURG - Ruth Martha Tietje, age 95, of Reedsburg, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, at the Sauk County Health Care Center.
Cain, Alton Dale "Corky"
MADISON - On Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, a very special man passed peacefully with his companion and eight children by his side. He was blessed to be able to spend his last few days at his home as…
Hach, Robert G. "Bob"
MUSCODA / HIGHLAND - Robert G. "Bob" Hach, age 83, of the Muscoda/Highland area, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, at his home. Bob was born on April 23, 1931, to Ralph and Anna (Pustin…
Humphrey, Eleanor Ann "Elinor"
PORTAGE - Eleanor Ann "Elinor" Humphrey passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, at Tivoli Assisted Living Home.
Nundahl, Donald L.
RICHLAND CENTER - Donald L. Nundahl, age 80, of Richland Center, died on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, at home in Richland Center.
Jeglum, Doris E.
NEW GLARUS - Doris E. Jeglum, age 88, of New Glarus, Wis., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, at her home. She was born on Aug. 6, 1926, in Monroe, Wis., to her parents, Olen and Irene (Sp…
Cobb, John S.
MADISON - John S. Cobb, also known as " Disco Johnny," husband, dad and grandpa, passed peacefully in his home on Monday night, Nov. 17, 2014, with his wife holding his hand as they listened t…
Sun coming back Thursday, milder by Saturday
Two things we haven't experienced much in Madison lately, the sun and normal temperatures, are in the forecast.
Badgers football: Only one speed bump on Melvin Gordon's run to glory
Western Illinois (4-7) is the only team to hold Gordon to less than 100 yards rushing this season. So how did the Leathernecks do it?
Armed men rob East Side cellphone store, police say
Two armed men robbed an East Side cellphone store Wednesday, making off with numerous phones while losing a police dog trying to track the suspects.
Woman assaulted in daytime attack, Rock County Sheriff's Office says
A Beloit woman allegedly was assaulted by a stranger around noon Tuesday when the suspect hailed her to stop and pulled her out of her car near a Rock River bridge, authorities reported.
Ice on river shuts down Merrimac ferry
The Merrimac ferry is out of service and will remain so until temperatures warm up.
Man arrested, allegedly pulled out knife on Metro bus
A Metro Transit bus rider who allegedly pulled out a knife Tuesday night was arrested on the bus after police evacuated the other passengers.
Car passengers terrorized on Southwest Side, police say
Three people in a car that was sideswiped and crashed on the Southwest Side Tuesday night were terrorized by the ones who hit the car, and the windows of their car were smashed out before the …
When asked to give, check out the request first, state officials say
It's that time of the year when charities make their case for funding, especially through the generosity of the public. But be careful before writing out a check, state officials say.
4 development groups want to develop state land
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Four development groups are in the running to develop what would become the largest state-owned office building in Wisconsin.
Police: Man wanted ride to Baraboo, got mugged instead
A Madison man hoping to get a ride to Baraboo to meet up with a girl was mugged by the strangers offering to take him there for $100, police reported.
Lawsuit: Open enrollment program unfairly affects special needs students
Three families are seeking to change state law which allows school districts to reject open enrollment applications from students with disabilities.
Two arrested in Beaver Dam robbery, police say
Two people were arrested Tuesday night after they allegedly robbed a Beaver Dam convenience store.
In Season: Sweet potatoes
High in nutrition and good for storage, sweet potatoes are a smart choice beyond the holiday table.