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It was distressing to read Gov. Scott Walker's flip comment that he would cancel the Iran nuclear deal on his first day as president.

President Barack Obama is demanding that criticism of his Iran nuclear framework “needs to stop.”

Officer Reginald Davis pleaded guilty in January to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct with the use of a dangerous weapon.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — High school students are blocking one of Madison's main thoroughfares to protest the death of an unarmed biracial man at the hands of a white police officer last month.

Unpaid bills are up, statewide, even though heating costs this winter are as much as 30 percent lower.

The development complicates the situation, as the current vaccine's value is unknown.

Rep. Melissa Sargent, D-Madison, has introduced a bill to legalize marijuana in Wisconsin. 

MIDDLETON - Frederic J. "Bud" Chadwick passed away peacefully on April 12, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare and Palliative Care Center. He was born on Aug. 26, 1928, in Westby, Wis. and graduated f…

FONTANA - Russell J. Hovde, age 87, of Fontana, Wis., died on Thursday, April 9, 2015, at the Golden Years Care Center in Walworth, Wis.

WAUNAKEE - Louise M. Sande, age 90, is now at peace with those she loved who passed before her. Her beautiful smile is now smiling down on us from Heaven. Louise was born on April 1, 1925, in …

RICHLAND CENTER / HILLSBORO - Wayne McKay Barnes, age 87, of Richland Center, formerly of Hillsboro, died on Sunday, April 12, 2015, at Schmitt Woodland Hills. He was born on July 31, 1927, in…

MADISON - At age 58, the graceful Linda Rae Bohman, of Madison, comfortably passed away April 11, 2015, at home with her loving extended family, and supported by Agrace HospiceCare. She died o…

MADISON - Steven Richard Hoberman, age 69, died on April 10, 2015. He was born in Jersey City, N.J. in November of 1945, and was united in marriage to Amy Elizabeth Kell in January of 1979.

MADISON - Dorothy H. Modlish, age 94, residing at Oakwood village, 6175 Mineral Point Road, Madison, died peacefully in her home on Sunday, April 12, 2015, at 8:40 p.m.

MADISON - Victoria L. Karlov, age 62, of Madison, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, April 11, 2015. She was born on March 3, 1953, in Chicago, the daughter of Raymond and Arlen…

WAUNAKEE - Our Grandma, age 101, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015. She was born in Springbrook, Wis., on March 28, 1914, to Ernest and Mary Swenson.

McFARLAND - Arlene LaVerne Clift, age 83, began her journey into eternal life on Saturday, April 11, 2015. She was born on Feb. 23, 1932, in Sheridan County, N.D., the youngest of 11 children …

MADISON - Paul Ginsberg, Dean of Students Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, died on April 13, 2015, at the age of 90.

SUN PRAIRIE - Lorraine Knorr, age 95, passed away gracefully on Monday, April 13, 2015, at the Sun Prairie Health Care Center. She was born on Feb. 1, 1920, in Bristol Township, the daughter o…

MONONA - Art Ptaszynski, age 88, of Monona, passed away on April 11, 2015, at home. He was born on Oct. 19, 1926, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Frank and Jennie Ptaszynski. He married Virginia …