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Citizens United corrupts political parties -- Lynn Ketchm

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 6:00pm
Since the U.S. Supreme Court's Citizens United decision, it’s been clear the 1 percent are buying elections left and right. The Koch brothers spent hundreds of millions dollars in 2014 and, un…

It's easy for armchair moralists to be glib -- Lyman Woodman

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 6:00pm
The nation again has been thrown into self-flagellation over the release of the U.S. Senate report on the CIA’s use of coercive tactics to get intelligence from captured jihadists who declared…

'Right-to-work' is not the way -- Molly O'Connell

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 6:00pm
Republican Rep. Chris Kapenga felt it was "not right" that his first paycheck as a unionized electrical contractor included a deduction for union dues. Did he also complain to that same compan…

Civilized society should not torture -- Ron Biendseil

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 6:00pm
Here is a simple way to determine whether the CIA tortured:

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Thu, 12/18/2014 - 6:00pm
Civilized society should not torture

Prep football: After a unique interview, Adam Smith earns the Madison Memorial head coaching job

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 6:00pm
Adam Smith expected the interview process for the football coach opening at Madison Memorial High School might be unique.

GOP lawmakers object to $197 million Hill Farms redevelopment

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 6:00pm
The state is seeking developers for the project, which was approved by the State Building Commission in March 2013.

Prep boys basketball outlook: Scenic Bluffs Conference

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 5:25pm
2013-14 FINISH

Packers: Green Bay looks to get back on track against Buccaneers

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 5:15pm
A late-season loss already knocked Green Bay off-stride, and the hungry Packers know they can't afford to stumble again against the lowly Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Hands on Wisconsin: Merry Chrystmas

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 4:15pm
Barry and Bucky's gift to Badgers fans this year is a new football coach, longtime Wisconsin offensive coordinator Paul Chryst. Most people seem very excited the move.    

Assistant dean at private academy charged with sexual assault of student

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 4:00pm
The assistant dean of discipline at a rural Edgerton private school was charged Thursday with sexual assault for improperly touching a 14-year-old student last week, according to a criminal complaint.

Egener, Dorothy L. (Pine)

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Dorothy L. (Pine) Egener, age 81, died peacefully on Dec. 16, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born on Nov. 19, 1933, to Maurice and Loretta …

Randall, Mary Kathleen

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Mary Kathleen Randall was born to Kathleen (Watson) and Emery Randall, M.D., on Nov. 25, 1948, in Boscobel.

Disrud, Arlene

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 3:30pm
MOUNT HOREB - Arlene Disrud, age 91, of Mount Horeb, Wis., died on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, at Ingleside Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Ellestad Camacho Funeral Home, 500 N…

Benkert, Catherine

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 3:30pm
MADISON / GREEN BAY - Catherine Benkert, age 94, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Madison. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, at 1 p.m. at OUR LADY Q…

Arthur, Harold J. "Jim"

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 3:30pm
MINERAL POINT - Harold J. "Jim" Arthur, age 90, a lifelong Mineral Point resident, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, following a long illness. Jim was bor…

Arneson, Lois (nee Melland)

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 3:30pm
BARNEVELD / MADISON - Lois (nee Melland) Arneson died on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare. Funeral services are pending at the Ellestad Camacho Funeral Home, 500 N. 8th St., Moun…

Kemnitzer, Patrick "Pat"

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 3:30pm
PLATTEVILLE - Patrick "Pat" Kemnitzer, age 66, of Platteville, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa.

Scidmore, Allan K.

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Allan K. Scidmore, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, at Attic Angel Place. He was born on March 11, 1927, in North Dakota.

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