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Tuition went up as state support fell -- Hal Evensen, Verona
Though a UW-Platteville professor, I’m actually more bothered by the effect the proposed University of Wisconsin System cuts will have on our younger generation: my students and my children.
Already a friend to charter schools, Wisconsin could see more growth under budget proposal
Under a plan in Scott Walker's 2015-17 proposed budget, a state board attached to the Department of Public Instruction would be created to approve charter school authorizers.
Patrick Durkin: Snowshoeing in North Woods always worth payoff
During our North Woods escapes, we do most of our exploring on snowshoes.
Gov. Walker wants committee treasurer to return to UW board (copy)
Gov. Scott Walker wants the treasurer of his new political committee formed in advance of a likely presidential run to serve on the board that oversees the University of Wisconsin Hospital and…
Outdoors: Sturgeon spearing on Upriver Lakes to end Wednesday
FOND DU LAC -- Day 4 of the 2015 spearing season is in the books with a total harvest of 218 fish (191 from Lake Winnebago and 27 from the Upriver Lakes), according to the Wisconsin Department…
Top Democrats push back against protests at Scott Walker's house
The governor planned to appear Tuesday night on Fox News to respond to the protests and other criticism.
Oregon High School principal resigns following three December drunken driving arrests
Oregon High School Principal Kelly Meyers submitted has her resignation, which is effective immediately.
Restaurant News: Chimmies sandwich shop reopens with new owners, menu
Chimmies, "home of the awesome sandwich," reopened earlier this month with new owners, less expensive sandwiches, and a more expansive menu.
Nelson, Charlene Barbara
MADISON - Charlene Barbara Nelson, age 73, of Madison, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare, surrounded by her three sons, with amazing courage and dignity, on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015. She was born…
Starczynski, Steven Paul "Star"
MIDDLETON - Steven Paul "Star" Starczynski, age 66, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015.
Fitzsimons, Doris “Jeanne”
MINERAL POINT - Doris “Jeanne” Fitzsimons passed away on Feb. 15, 2015, at the Upland Hills Health and Rehab Center, after a short battle with brain cancer. She was surrounded by family at the…
Oien, Dr. Robert D.
SUN PRAIRIE - Dr. Robert D. Oien, age 89, passed away on Feb. 13, 2015, at his home in Sun Prairie.
Belknap, Dorris Kemmerer
MADISON - Dorris Kemmerer Belknap, age 90, died on Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, at Hebron Oaks, Oakwood Village West in Madison, Wis. She was born in Palmerton, Pa., on Halloween in 1924.
Overland, Katie Elena (Schwarz)
NORTH FREEDOM - Katie Elena (Schwarz) Overland, age 48, of North Freedom, passed away on Monday, Feb. 16, 2015. She was born on May 10, 1966, to Herman and Karen (Harman) Schwarz in Madison.
Howard, Thomas H., DVM, Ph.D.
POYNETTE - Tom Howard died unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, while working with a newborn Angus calf, doing what he loved best.
Forbes, Connie Marie (Slotten)
MADISON - Connie Marie (Slotten) Forbes passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015. She was born in Ma…
Schehr, Sandra
MADISON - Sandra Schehr, age 57, passed away on Feb. 14, 2015, following a year-long battle with cancer.
Steinhofer, Kenneth J. "Casey"
MADISON - Kenneth J. "Casey" Steinhofer, age 86, passed away on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on Aug. 22, 1928, in Madison, the son of Clarence and Hulda (Kahl) Steinhofer.
Grundahl, Henry M.
MOUNT HOREB - Henry M. Grundahl, age 87, of Mount Horeb, Wis., died on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, at Ingleside Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ellestad Camacho Funeral Home,…
Johnson, Ellen Veronica (nee Steinhauer)
STOUGHTON - Ellen Veronica (nee Steinhauer) Johnson passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2015, at the Nazareth House in Stoughton, Wis., at the age 96. Funeral arrangements are pending. A full o…