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Badgers swimming and diving: School record leads to runner-up finish in 800 medley relay at Big Ten championships
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Wisconsin men’s 800-yard medley relay swam to a runner-up finish during the first day of the Big Ten Conference championships Wednesday night.
Bucks: Balanced attack overwhelms 76ers in Michael Carter-Williams' debut
MILWAUKEE — Michael Carter-Williams didn’t have to do too much to help his new team whip up on his former team.
Tom Oates: The early line? Packers' first pick will be defensive tackle or cornerback
Don’t let the 2014 NFL draft fool you.
Dairy farmers deny charges that their raw milk sickened football team.
Attorney for Pepin County dairy farmers criticizes state report that claims Durand football team students and coaches were sickened by bacteria caused by their raw milk.
From a 'distraction' to fast-tracked to his desk: Scott Walker poised to sign right-to-work bill
Walker's comments on right to work have shifted.
Tammy Baldwin's office like a black hole -- March Schweitzer
I am not surprised U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is having problems because of her slow response to the mess in Tomah.
Fiddling on right-to-work while Rome burns -- Fred Schepartz
Four years ago we faced a $3 billion budget deficit and a depressed economy. We were told we were broke. We were told curtailing public sector collective bargaining rights was necessary to fix…
Union training programs are key to workforce -- Frank Piraino
Aside from the political issues of right-to-work legislation now making its way through our Legislature, we must preserve the training of expert craft construction workers now provided and fun…
Politicians love themselves more than America -- Mike Pfrang
Rudy Giuliani thinks President Barack Obama doesn’t love America, and Gov. Scott Walker doesn’t know whether Obama does.
Prevent the privatization of education -- James Fortier
We should all be concerned about the attack on our public schools taking place in our state Legislature. An attempt is being made to greatly expand voucher and charter schools.
Support Daley for Supreme Court -- Robert J. Hein
Please join me in voting for Judge James Daley for the Wisconsin Supreme Court on April 7.
Bill that would delay use of test scores circulating among lawmakers
The legislation is in response to concerns over the Smarter Balanced exam, which is aligned to the Common Core State Standards, that students in Wisconsin will take next month.
Clorox to stop shipping to Woodman's, wants lawsuit dismissed
The Clorox Co. will no longer sell its consumer products to Woodman’s grocery stores and is also asking a judge to dismiss Woodman’s price discrimination lawsuit against Clorox.
Governor's proposed cap on historic tax credits could threaten Garver Feed Mill proposals
Four developers competing to redevelop historic property all rely on millions in the state tax credits for redeveloping historic buildings.
Packers: Team releases veteran linebacker A.J. Hawk
The Green Bay Packers have released inside linebacker A.J. Hawk, cutting ties with the nine-year veteran and respected locker room presence.
Johnson, Craig S. "Tiger"
MADISON / JANESVILLE - Craig S. "Tiger" Johnson, age 51, of Madison and Janesville, died on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, at home. He was born in Janesville on April 2, 1963, the beloved son of Char…
Perrin, Merlin
JOY, Ill. - Merl Perrin, age 69, of Joy, Ill., died on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at Clarissa Cook Hospice House. Merlin James was born on Jan. 28, 1946, in Fennimore, Wis., to Frank and Lucina (S…
Gilbertson, Florence Edna (Wittman)
WYOCENA - Florence Edna (Wittman) Gilbertson, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015.
Van Fleet, Nancy R.
COLUMBUS - Nancy R. Van Fleet, age 82, died on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, at the Columbus Community Hospital. She was born on Nov. 12, 1932, in Madison, to Evan and Irene (Steinhauer) Hughes.
Shoemaker, Jean M. (Poore)
MADISON - Jean M. (Poore) Shoemaker, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015. A full obituary will appear in the Sunday, March 8, 2015, edition of the paper.