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Ahrens-Sather, Judy M.
WESTPORT / MADISON - Judy M. "Misty" Ahrens-Sather, age 77, passed away surrounded by her loved ones, on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, at Stoughton Hospital, after a valiant struggle with lung disease.
Graves, Margaret L. (Riechers)
PLATTEVILLE - Margaret L. (Riechers) Graves, age 85, of Platteville, died on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison, following a brief illness.
Walker, Joy Lynne
FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz. - Joy Lynne Walker, age 75, died Jan. 19, 2015, in Fountain Hills, Ariz. Joy was born on May 23, 1939, in Oak Park, Ill., the only child of Frank and Marie (Horna) Simpach.
Rothamer, James F.
MCFARLAND - James Francis Rothamer, age 83, died on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015. He was born on Nov. 2, 1931, to Theresa (Deml) and Frank Rothamer in Milwaukee.
Frydenlund, Dorothy Margaret (Simonson)
MADISON - Dorothy Margaret (Simonson) Frydenlund, age 98, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015. She was born on July 17, 1916, in Cottage Grove, to John and Elizabeth Simonson.
Student who tried to extort sex from women convicted of making threats
A former UW-Madison student pleaded guilty Tuesday to making threats against two women who had answered a Craigslist ad he posted, telling them he would post their nude photos on the Internet …
Weyh, Susan L.
PORTAGE - Susan L. Weyh, age 45, of Lewiston Township, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.
Brian Schimming to step aside from GOP, broadcasting roles
The GOP political operative had been serving as vice chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin.
Willy West Co-op employees reject proposal to unionize
The measure is rejected 50-43 at the Middleton store.
Court orders Stoughton attorney's license suspended
Tuesday's action by the Wisconsin Supreme Court is the third suspension for James Hammis.
Restaurant News: Menchie's closes at West Towne Mall
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, 113 West Towne Mall, which opened in the summer of 2012 selling self-serve frozen yogurt, has closed.
Spring primary election coverage
Consult our voter guide and get the latest news on today's spring primary.
Walker budget would ax tax funds from Wisconsin parks
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker is proposing that Wisconsin cut state tax funding for its parks system and make up for it by raising campsite and entrance fees.
Emerging Businesses: Harding Acupuncture & Massage help ease the pain
Serious health problems drove Thomas Harding to investigate alternative methods of pain relief. The solution came from an unexpected place.
Chris Rickert: Clock is ticking on Madison's ability to avoid homeless day shelter
Credit town of Madison officials for sheer guile. The longer they can delay a homeless shelter, the more likely the city will take the problem on.
Good citizens show up to vote
About 70 percent of eligible voters participate in presidential elections in Wisconsin.
Andy Baggot: Biggest villain in Little League controversy is ESPN
By continuing to televise the Little League World Series — by exploiting pre-teens in the name of ratings and profits — the network has created a tempting atmosphere of vanity and entitlement …
Prep Profile: Emma Meriggioli, Madison Edgewood
Emma Meriggioli is a six-time letterwinner competing in basketball and soccer and has compiled a 3.8 GPA. A member of National Honor Society and the Ping Pong Club, Emma's volunteer work inclu…
Prep Profile: Ryan Graeve, Sun Prairie
Ryan Graeve is a five-time letterwinner competing in wrestling, football and lacrosse and has compiled a 3.36 GPA. He participated in the school band for three years playing the trumpet and ha…
Prep girls basketball: Deerfield recovers from slow start to beat Edgerton
Senior Becca Albrecht scored 11 points to lead the Deerfield girls basketball team to a 40-34 victory over visiting Edgerton on Monday night.
