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Scott Walker not in favor of academic review boards
He also is skeptical of state-imposed sanctions.
Baseball: Sun Prairie graduates Tony Butler, Nate Hoffmann to return to Mallards in 2015
Sun Prairie graduates Tony Butler and Nate Hoffman will return to play for the Madison Mallards for the 2015 season.
Gov. Scott Walker rejects Kenosha casino project
The Republican governor says the risk the casino would bring to the state's taxpayers is too great.
Enbridge may offer tar sands spill insurance in Dane County
Line 61 through Wisconsin would carry more tar sands crude than Keystone, prompting fears of a spill like the one that fouled 35 miles of the Kalamazoo River in Michigan.
With exhibit, Design Gallery rolls out the carpet for hope
"Woven Gardens of Hope" will showcase the work of Afghan rug makers -- and the nonprofit that has empowered them.
Manitowoc bank completes IPO
Investors Community Bank has an office in southwest Wisconsin, in Darlington.
Earnings rise for Associated Bank
The Green Bay bank says loans grew 8 percent in 2014 over the year before.
Pond hockey, beer and childhood memories at Vilas lagoon this weekend
When Johnny Parisi was a boy, life was all about the ice.
Doug Moe: An unparalleled passion to see the world
Dorothy Thompson of Richland Center has visited more than 170 countries, and she's not finished.
Focus on Dane County: Middleton seeks public input in new planning process
The Middleton City Council on Tuesday approved a public participation component that includes meetings and surveys that will kick off a new comprehensive planning process.
Blue Man Group brings indescribable show back to Madison
The Blue Man Group, hard as it is to describe, is a cultural phenomenon that has captivated some 17 million people over its more than 20-year run.
Give Obama authority on trade deals
You don’t often hear U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan say he “agrees with every word” of something the president says.
Plea deal with embezzler could drop restitution New Glarus Home is seeking by $550,000
Testimony from former director of the nursing home leads to dismissal of one felony count that dropped $300,000 from proposed restitution total.
Dr. Carleen Hanson: Common childhood elbow injury easily taken care of in doctor's office
Dear Dr. Hanson: I was playing with my 2-year-old son last week and while I was swinging him around by his arms, he started to cry and then didn’t want to use his left arm. We saw his pediatri…
Dr. Zorba Paster: Counting down to a healthier year
Last week we began discussion of my 5-4-3-2-1-0 New Year’s resolutions, starting with the importance of good food in your diet. Emphasizing the Mediterranean diet is the key to a long, sweet life.
Going Out: Weekend highlights
Monster Truck Nationals roar into the Dane County Coliseum Friday through Sunday. This year features a 40th anniversary party for the signature “Bigfoot” truck, with special demolition events.…
What to watch this week: 'King of the Nerds' returns to TBS
It has long shed its derogatory connotations; these days, it’s a compliment to be called a nerd. After all, being smart isn’t a bad thing, even if those smarts might be concentrated in a few a…
Bucks: Seattle mayor says NBA says no team coming to city any time soon
Ed Murray had believed the Milwaukee Bucks might be a relocation candidate if the franchise can’t get a new arena deal worked out this year, but NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and others quickly…
Badgers men's hockey: UW in big rush to solve slow starts
The Badgers are the only team in the nation that hasn’t led an opponent after the first period at least once this season.