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WHITEWATER — Charlie Kutschenreuter knew the experience of going against some of the best runners in Wisconsin early in the prep track and field season would provide him a feel for where he ra…

They could have had a better view and more comfortable seats, a bathroom to themselves and cheaper beer.

Brands are finicky things. If you don’t believe so, ask the red-faced politicians in Indiana.

Tidbits from the site of UW's second straight Final Four appearance, including a who's who of Badgers fans roaming around the premises.

What for thousands of festive Badgers fans was a gigantic “Final Four Tailgate and Pep Rally,” doubled as an ultimate family reunion for dozens of former University of Wisconsin basketball pla…

Millions of people all over the world sincerely believe we are living in perilous times with much uncertainty.

At the much discussed “public forum” on the death of Tony Robinson at the March 17 meeting of the City Council, one speaker stood out for her informed and calm analysis on how we can move forw…

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Ho-Chunk Nation is looking into a potential development near its Madison casino that could include a sports complex, museum and entertainment venue.

WAUSAU / MADISON - Joan Adler, age 77, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015, at Sebring Assisted Living. Funeral arrangements are pending.

MAUSTON / MADISON - William Joseph "Bill" Becker, age 57, formerly of Madison, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at his home in Mauston. He was born on Ma…

WYOCENA / SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Avonelle "Nell" Brickler, passed away quietly after a short illness at Columbia Health Care Center, Wyocena, Wis., on Sunday, March 29, 2015. Nell was born in Win…

MADISON - Kurt (Tort) David Elding passed away on April 1, 2015. Kurt was born on Nov. 15, 1951, in Madison, Wis. He attended Madison West High School and Madison Business College. Kurt worked…

CASPER, Wyo. - Dorothy R. Martin, age 84, died on Sunday, March 29, 2015, in Casper, Wyo.

OREGON - Iris (Byom) (Ibach) Cooley, age 62, of Oregon, died on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at UW Hospital as the result of injuries sustained in an auto accident on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Sh…

KALAMAZOO, Mich. - Mary Elnora Brandhoff (Brandy) Penniman, age 92, passed quietly into her next life on Good Friday, April 3, 2015. She was born in Baltimore, Md., to Edward B. H. Brandhoff a…

OREGON - Bernard R. "Bernie" "Buzz" Brickner, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at home in Oregon with his beloved wife at his side.

TOMAHAWK - Florence Margaret (nee Marx) Rupel, mother, grandmother, traveler, gardener, baker, quilter, golfer, bridge-player, and retired nurse, died peacefully the morning of Thursday, April…

LODI - Pearl Helen Schultz, age 93, passed away on March 30, 2015, at Lodi Good Samaritan Center. She was born on Oct. 26, 1921, in the Lodi area and spent her entire life there. She was the d…

MADISON - Julie Sprecher, age 50, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2015. Funeral arrangements are pending.