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Young, Gifted and Black Coalition rally shifts to East Towne
Madison’s Young, Black and Gifted Coalition held another rally Saturday, this time at East Towne Mall, to protest the recent killings of black men by police in various parts of the country and…
Time for consistant immigration policy -- Allen Knop
Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, and Ted Cruz, R-Texas, both of Cuban ancestry, have been vocal opponents of immigration from Central America and of President Barack Obama restarting relations with Cuba.
Turn 300-year-old oak into a monument -- George E. Sutton
The tree highlighted in the Dec. 19 State Journal article "300-year-old oak tree at UW-Madison to be felled" appears to mean a lot to UW-Madison.
Remember the 'other' is your 'brother' -- Martin Burkel
There is trouble in Missouri, there is discord in New York.
Officers are at risk if they don't shoot -- Al Olson
In Tuesday's article "Weekend standoff ends safely as Madison cop, suspect don't shoot," it seems the leaders of the Madison Police Department felt it was good the officer did not shoot when t…
Break code of silence in black communities -- Melvin Boone
Dozens of murders go unpunished in black communities across the country due to a code of silence -- not by the police, but by African Americans who fear being labeled a snitch.
Jesus revered by Muslims, too -- Umair Ahmed
This holiday season brings festivities galore. It is a time for family get-togethers, gift giving, and also sharing with the less fortunate among us.
Driver drags State Patrol trooper after traffic stop
A Wisconsin State Patrol trooper received injuries after being dragged by a vehicle following a traffic stop late Friday night.
Hands on Wisconsin: Bucky bounces back
Bucky hopes to bounce back against Auburn at the Outback Bowl on New Years day.
uw men's basketball preview 12-28
The Badgers (11-1) play host to the Bulls (7-2) at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Kohl Center.
Badgers men's basketball preview: No. 6 UW vs. Buffalo
The Badgers (11-1) play host to the Bulls (7-2) at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Kohl Center.
Motorists rescue Wisconsin man from burning car
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Passing motorists helped rescue a man after his car skidded onto frozen Lake Monona and burst into flames.
Campbell, Roy
MADISON - Roy Campbell, a loved and respected father, grandfather, friend to many, and active member of communities in Madison, Wis., and Ontonagon, Mich., passed peacefully on Friday, Dec. 19…
Cox, Frederick Lee
MADISON - Frederick Lee Cox, age 33, of Madison, peacefully entered into eternal rest, surrounded by family, on Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, at his home. Frederick was born on July 8, 1981, to Kenar…
Gillings, Dale N.
MIDDLETON - Dale N. Gillings, age 90, passed away on Friday, Dec. 26, 2014. Funeral arrangements are pending. A full obituary will appear at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www…
Fingerson, Gerald D.
DODGEVILLE - Gerald D. Fingerson, age 84, of Dodgeville, was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014, at Sienna Crest in Dodgeville. His daughter who adored him more than words…
Edwards, Mark S.
MADISON - Mark S. Edwards, age 62, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014, at Meriter Park Hospital.
Hoffland, Dorothy Adelia (Hepp)
DEERFIELD - Dorothy Adelia (Hepp) Hoffland, age 96, of rural Deerfield, passed away in the early morning hours on Friday, Dec. 26, 2014, at St. Mary's Care Center, after having her family by h…
Austin, George Herbert
MADISON - George Herbert Austin was born on May 29, 1930, to Helma and Oscar Austin, and grew up on a fur farm near Canton, Minn. He died on Dec. 16, 2014, after fighting a courageous two year…
Dorow, Donald A.
PITTSVILLE - Donald A. Dorow, age 90, died on Friday, Dec. 26, 2014. Survivors include his three children, Pauline (Jim) Deitrich of Reedsburg, Ronald Dorow of Baraboo, and Debra (Jeff) Alsip …