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Appleton Post-Crescent: Get child porn victims restitution
It’s all about making it easier for victims of one of the most horrific types of crimes. As much as we try not to think about it, there are Wisconsinites who were raped and abused as children,…
Ask the Weather Guys: Why are there April showers?
April's showery reputation is likely the result of two, interrelated physical processes that characterize the arrival of spring.
Scrapbook April 13
Honors: Members of the DeForest Area High School Choirs and Symphonic and Concert Band performed at Walt Disney World Resort on April 1. The group had been selected to participate in the Disne…
Badgers sports: Men's golf team picks up first tournament victory since 2006
The University of Wisconsin men’s golf team found itself in a somewhat unfamiliar spot Sunday afternoon.
Len Harris: Deer remains not so surprising find near trout stream
If you are looking for an injured buck, find that nearby waterway. Your tenacity will be rewarded.
Restaurant News: Willy Street gets a Mexican restaurant
A new Mexican restaurant opened Thursday in a house on Williamson Street where Cafe Costa Rica used to be.
Loss of UW candidates distrubing -- Gary M. Hazen
The article from Thursday's State Journal “UW loses hires over budget fear” should be of great concern to every state resident.
Agency shouldn't ban workplace speech -- Cynthia Bates Schaefer
Kudos to the State Journal for printing the Thursday story about a Republican decision to ban workplace speech about global warming.
Kind stands up for international trade -- Paulis Lazda
Bravo to Congressman Ron Kind, D-La Crosse, for standing up for international trade in his recent column, “Why I’m fighting for a trade deal." Wisconsin needs more leaders like Kind who are wi…
Less costly site needed for Platteville library -- Walt Hannan
Surely the city of Platteville could find a less costly site for its proposed new library -- one that doesn't involve razing a whole block of prime development property, include a hotel for un…
Let women make their own health decisions -- Liz Peltekian
The state Senate is considering a bill to protect survivors of human trafficking. Yet the bill does not allow women the right to make decisions about their own reproductive health care.
Nice to see gun owner deter burglars -- Chuck Friedrichs
I am not a gun owner. In fact, I have not used a firearm since shooting a .22 at Boy Scouts camp as a kid.
Brewers: Andrew McCutchen sparks Pirates to series win over Milwaukee
The outfielder returns from sitting out with a sore knee to homer and drive in four runs for Pittsburgh.
Bucks: Milwaukee beats Brooklyn, clinches No. 6 seed in Eastern Conference
Jason Kidd becomes the first NBA coach to lead two franchises to the playoffs in his first year with the team.
Badgers football: Cornerback Derrick Tindal transported to hospital after practice injury
The sophomore has battling converted wide receiver Natrell Jamerson for UW’s third cornerback spot behind Sojourn Shelton and Darius Hillary.
Vernon County crash kills one young man, seriously injures two others
A crash between two vehicles filled with young people near Readstown early Sunday morning claimed the life of one 19-year-old man and caused serious injuries to two others.
Around Town: 'Tiny' Alexander lived large at the Wisco on Willy Street
Bill Alexander had been struggling with health issues since August. He died of a heart attack April 4. He was 64.
Richter, David Jordan
MARSHALL - David Jordan Richter, age 61, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on Nov. 26, 1953, in New York.
Alm, Earl
MOUNT HOREB - Earl Alm, age 88, of Mount Horeb, Wis., died on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, Wis. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ellestad Camacho Funera…
