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Why stop at selling names of parks? -- John Petri
I'm happy the Department of Natural Resources is seriously considering selling naming rights to the state parks and forests. What's more appropriate than the “Georgia-Pacific State Forest at K…
Did Walker forget about Jeremiah Wright? -- Pamela Midbon
I'd always heard that Gov. Scott Walker was a political junkie who kept abreast of the latest news developments and current events. After all, he is a career politician.
Protests were a celebration of community -- Chet and Donna Thomas
Gov. Scott Walker wants to correct the impression given by his comments last week, saying how he confronted 2011 protesters is his best example of how he can stand tough in a difficult situation.
Fitchburg is fortunate to have Pfaff -- Alice Jenson
I urge Fitchburg residents to support Mayor Shawn Pfaff in the April election.
Charged theft of more than half-million dollars 'isolated incident,' Sun Prairie says
The theft of more than $500,000 in Sun Prairie city funds by a trusted, longtime city department head was an "isolated incident" by someone whose job was a "highly specialized and technical po…
Police: Man robbed at Southwest Side bus stop
A man waiting for a bus on Madison's Southwest Side Wednesday morning was robbed at gunpoint, police said.
UW-Madison under federal investigation for handling of sexual violence complaints
UW-Madison is now the second university in the state to be included in a growing probe of possible violations of federal law over the handling of sexual violence and harassment complaints, acc…
Family members escape Southwest Side fire by jumping from balcony
One person was injured and 11 people were displaced Wednesday by a fire at a Southwest Side apartment building, according to the Madison Fire Department.
Madison start-up GrocerKey wants to put grocery buying at shoppers' fingertips
The new business is part of the current gener8tor accelerator class.
Volk, Gale H.
SMITHLAND, Iowa - Gale H. Volk, 67, of Smithland, Iowa, formerly of the Middleton/Madison area, died on Nov. 15, 2014.
Moritz, Natalie S.
WAUWATOSA / LAVALLE - Natalie S. Moritz, age 85, of Wauwatosa, formerly of LaValle, went to her heavenly home on March 1, 2015.
Newton, Geraldine A. "Sue"
OREGON - Geraldine A. "Sue" Newton, age 87, of Oregon, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015, at Sienna Meadows in Oregon. She was born on May 26, 1927, in Madison, the daughter of Arthur and J…
Giddley, Robert L.
STOUGHTON - Robert L. Giddley, age 76, passed away on March 2, 2015, at his home.
Brown, Wilma Arlene Harris
MINERAL POINT / BAGLEY - Wilma Arlene Harris Brown, age 92, of Mineral Point, formerly of Bagley, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2015, at the Mineral Point Care Center.
Coplien, Dawn Lynette
MADISON - Dawn Lynette Coplien, age 54, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at her home.
Johnson, Maxine L.
MOUNT HOREB - Maxine L. Johnson, age 94, of Mount Horeb, Wis., died on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at her home with family by her side. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ellestad Camacho F…
Hovland, Alvin J.
MADISON - Alvin J. Hovland, age 93, died on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.
Dietrich, Rosemary C.
MOUNT HOREB - Rosemary C. Dietrich, age 86, of Mount Horeb, Wis., died on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Ingleside Nursing Home.
Darby, Sandy (Diana)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Sandy (Diana) Darby, born in Redondo Beach, La., died on Feb. 27, 2015, in Louisville, Ky. Sandy, a longtime resident of Madison and owner of Renaissance Travel, has died aft…
Ruhland, Raymond A.
REEDSBURG - Raymond A. Ruhland, a.k.a. Red Rooster Ray, age 92, died on Tuesday evening, March 3, 2015.
