Wisconsin State Journal Local News

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The motion argues that U.S. District Judge Rudolph Randa lacks jurisdiction because the matter already is being heard in state courts.

The Madison Water Utility Board affirmed its support for keeping fluoride in the city's water supply Tuesday night.

Copus is named the Outstanding Back of the Year, and Amro Outstanding Lineman of the Year by the Madison Shrine Club.

MOUNT HOREB - Kathryn E. Jabs, age 96, passed on to the next life to reconnect with her true love, Walter, on Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, at her home.

MADISON - Samson "Sammy" Tan, age 41, of Madison, passed away on Oct. 27, 2014, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on July 13, 1973, in Quezon City, Philippines, to Samuel and Auror…

MADISON - Marjorie Thompson, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014. Funeral arrangements are pending. A full obituary will appear in Saturday and Sunday's editions.

WISCONSIN DELLS - George Michael Kalka, age 65, of Wisconsin Dells, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, after a long, courageous battle with MS. George was born the son of George…

STOUGHTON - Ralph A. Kuntz, age 64, of Stoughton, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, at his home. He was born on Nov. 1, 1949, in Mitchell, S.D., the son of Raymond and Ruth (Putzke) Kuntz.

BLACK EARTH - Ila E. Schultz, age 78, of Black Earth, Wis., died on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, Wis.

HOLLANDALE - Otis LeRoy Gilbertson, age 88, of Hollandale, died on Monday evening, Oct. 27, 2014, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on Jan. 8, 1926, on the family farm in rural Ho…

PORTAGE - Scott Anthony Alt, age 46, of Portage, died on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, at the BARABOO ARTS BANQUET AND CONVENTION C…

RICHLAND CENTER - Donald John Crary, age 94, of Richland Center, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, at Pine Valley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

MADISON - The Rev. Monsignor George Hastrich entered eternal life on Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, at the age of 88, at All Saints Assisted Living Center in Madison.

UW-Madison will use a $975,000 federal grant to partner with five American Indian tribes in Wisconsin in hopes of guiding more young tribemembers into health-care careers, the university annou…