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Police seeking Ridgeway man for alleged sexual misconduct in Janesville

Sat, 12/13/2014 - 2:00pm
Anyone who knows Justin Jones or his current location is asked to call 911 or the Janesville police at 608-755-3100.

Police searching for suspect in Airgas robbery Saturday morning

Sat, 12/13/2014 - 8:00am
Madison police are still searching for a suspect in a robbery at Airgas on Robertson Road that took place early Saturday morning, according to a Madison Police Department report.

County Highway MM reopens after fatal crash Friday

Sat, 12/13/2014 - 7:45am
Further investigation on a fatal Fitchburg crash Friday revealed one car crossed the center line on County Highway MM and struck an oncoming vehicle, killing the driver, according to a Fitchbu…

Cynthia Tucker: Torture is morally corrupting and ineffective

Sat, 12/13/2014 - 7:30am
Blame it on Hollywood.

Dense fog could cause problems for morning commutes

Sat, 12/13/2014 - 7:30am
Dense fog could have significant impact on morning commutes for south-central Wisconsin, until the National Weather Service's heavy fog advisory expires around 11 a.m.

Madison Style: Playthings offers unique, loca and American made toys

Sat, 12/13/2014 - 6:30am
The everyday life of a Playthings toy store clerk may include Teeter Poppers, Taggies and Bananagrams. For nearly 30 years, Playthings has been a Madison stop for buying children’s toys and gifts.

Seattle Times: Torture report triggers moral growing pains

Sat, 12/13/2014 - 6:00am
Torture is abhorrent to the American sensibility — especially when the perpetrator is America.

Chris Rickert: Tax report appears to have been shelved long before it was written

Sat, 12/13/2014 - 5:45am
Maybe Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch and state Revenue Secretary Rick Chandler simply bowed to reality in preparing their report on the state's tax system. That's at least a halfway defensible exc…

County, state authorities seek tips in Cottage Grove arson investigation

Sat, 12/13/2014 - 5:30am
County and state authorities are seeking information on an arson investigation in the town of Cottage Grove.

1 dead, 2 injured in 2-vehicle Fitchburg crash

Sat, 12/13/2014 - 5:30am
A two-vehicle crash in Fitchburg killed one and sent two to the hospital Friday.

Packers: Eddie Lacy upgraded to probable for Buffalo game

Sat, 12/13/2014 - 5:05am
Coach Mike McCarthy feels "pretty confident" the Packers' primary back can continue playing after the team's rushing leader was hurt in Green Bay's 43-37 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night.

Badgers men's basketball: Brandon Koenig works through shooting struggles

Sat, 12/13/2014 - 4:00am
Bronson Koenig had a busy offseason planned. Included on his to-do list before the start of his second season with the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team were unique workouts design…

College football: Brian Borland excited, but a little reluctant to leave Whitewater for Buffalo

Sat, 12/13/2014 - 3:00am
Sometimes an opportunity comes along that simply is too good to pass up.

Owner of Little Norway prepares to sell property

Sat, 12/13/2014 - 12:02am
TOWN OF BLUE MOUNDS, Wis. (AP) — Scott Winner knows it's time for a new chapter in the Valley of the Elves.

Packers: Tough Buffalo defense braces for high-scoring Aaron Rodgers and Co.

Sat, 12/13/2014 - 12:01am
Rodgers and the Packers pose a challenge for a defense that ranks in the NFL's top 10 in nearly every measurable category.

USHL: Brendon Kearney scores hat trick as Chicago routs Capitols

Fri, 12/12/2014 - 11:15pm
Brendon Kearney recorded a hat trick, and the Chicago Steel made things look easy Friday in an 8-1 United States Hockey League victory over the Madison Capitols at the Dane County Coliseum.

NCAA women's volleyball: Penn State sweeps UCLA to set up regional final against UW

Fri, 12/12/2014 - 11:15pm
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — No. 5 seed Penn State survived an early challenge and went on to sweep UCLA in the second NCAA volleyball regional semifinal Friday night.

Prep girls basketball: Big second half helps Janesville Craig remain perfect

Fri, 12/12/2014 - 11:15pm
The Janesville Craig girls basketball team needed a huge second half to keep its undefeated record intact Friday night.

Prep girls basketball: Marshall's 30-point first quarter too much for Lake Mills

Fri, 12/12/2014 - 11:15pm
The Marshall girls basketball team raced to a 30-7 lead after one quarter and cruised the rest of the way to a 79-37 victory over host Lake Mills in a Capitol Conference crossover game Friday night.

Prep boys basketball: Sean Chislom leads McFarland over Clinton

Fri, 12/12/2014 - 11:15pm
Senior Sean Chislom scored 20 points and junior Benjamin Rounds scored 18 as McFarland defeated host Clinton 68-45 in a Rock Valley Conference crossover boys basketball game Friday night.

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