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Prep sports: David Droessler's home run gives Mount Horeb a 1-0 victory over DeForest

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 11:15pm
It took just one swing of the bat for the Mount Horeb baseball team to hand DeForest its first loss of the season Monday.

Prep girls soccer: Junior forwards power Oregon past Middleton

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 11:15pm
OREGON — The forward duo of Makena Fanning and Jen Brien have speed to burn.

Bucks: Michael Carter-Williams, Khris Middleton help Milwaukee avoid elimination, beat Chicago

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 11:00pm
CHICAGO — Michael Carter-Williams, Khris Middleton and the Milwaukee Bucks just refuse to head to the offseason.

Brewers: Jimmy Nelson hit hard in loss to Reds

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 10:30pm
CINCINNATI — Milwaukee Brewers manager Ron Roenicke is trying everything and getting the same, tired result. His team loses again.

Decision on county jail resolution delayed

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 9:45pm
The latest draft of the resolution establishes a variety of advisory work groups on issues like alternatives to incarceration, length of incarceration and solitary confinement that would infor…

After anxious wait, Madison residents hear news from Nepal earthquake survivors

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 8:00pm
Local Madison residents with ties to Nepal anxiously awaited news from their family and friends after a devastating earthquake hit the country Saturday. 

James Howard, Mary Burke elected Madison School Board leaders

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 7:00pm
Mary Burke elected board vice president. 

Politicians have hurt Madison's brand -- William P. Rowe

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 6:00pm
Our Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce tells us Madison needs to change its image or brand of being hippies and protesters if we are to attract business start-ups.

We should oppose utility rate increases -- Frank Ryan

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 6:00pm
Next time I look at my rising utility bill, I expect I'll feel comfort knowing I'm helping increase the already ridiculously extravagant pay packages of the area's top utility executives by mi…

GOP needs to hear climate message -- Dawn Ramin

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 6:00pm
Thank to the State Journal editorial board for its recent editorial "GOP shouldn't ignore climate concern."

Is Walker still waiting for call from God? -- Dick Tschanz

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 6:00pm
Once again our esteemed governor has confused me. Gov. Scott Walker is now telling us he will wait until his budget mess is settled in June before announcing his surprise candidacy for preside…

Opt out of tests to oppose 'reform' -- Lora Schmid-Dolan

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 6:00pm
Chris Rickert's column in Tuesday's paper, "Fuss over tests not really for the kids," misses the point. 

Canadian sentenced to two years for re-entering U.S. illegally

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 4:33pm
A Canadian citizen was sentenced Friday to two years in federal prison for re-entering the U.S. after he was deported in 1998 and again in 2003 for committing crimes in the U.S.

Madison man pleads guilty to child porn charges

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 3:50pm
A Madison man pleaded guilty Monday to five counts of possessing child pornography and now faces at least three years in prison.

Sheriff's Office: Deputies stop suicide attempt at Dane County Jail

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 3:45pm
A Dane County Jail inmate suffering from mental health issues attempted to commit suicide Monday morning, but deputies intervened. 

Detert, Charles "Chuck" Jr.

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 3:30pm
MARSHALL - Charles Detert, Jr., age 90, of Marshall, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2015, in Lake Mills. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Chuck's honor to St. John's Lutheran Church would …

Northrop, Barbara L.

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 3:30pm
MOUNT VERNON - Barbara L. Northrop, age 70, of Mount Vernon, died on Sunday, April 26, 2015, at her home with family at her side. Funeral arrangements are pending at the ELLESTAD CAMACHO FUNER…

Krist, Karen

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 3:30pm
BARNEVELD - Karen Krist, age 64, of Barneveld, died on Sunday, April 26, 2015, at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. Funeral arrangements are pending at the ELLESTAD CAMACHO FUNERAL HOME, 500 …

Lockwood, Barbara Jean

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 3:30pm
RIO - Barbara Jean Lockwood, age 75, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2015, following a brief illness.

Wagner, Gary P.

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 3:30pm
Cambridge - Gary P. Wagner died Friday, April 24, 2015, at his home. He was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, on Dec. 7, 1957, to Eva H. (Ripp) and Richard C. Wagner. He grew up in Wauna…

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