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March 25, 1971—January 14, 2025

Sandra, age 79, of Baraboo, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Sandra was born on May 25, 1945, in Madison, Wis. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no services. Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Richard J. Beale, 88, passed away January 18, 2025. Visitation at 9 a.m., with funeral at 11 a.m. on January 23, 2025, Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., Madison. Military Honors will be at 12:30 p.m., Highland Memory Gardens.

Green Bay has reportedly interviewed three candidates to lead a unit that's struggled with consistency, especially in terms of generating pass rush.

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WASHINGTON — The Pentagon said Wednesday it began deploying 1,500 active-duty troops to help secure the southern border, putting in motion plans President Donald Trump laid out in executive orders shortly after he took office to crack down on immigration.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A Maine coon cat named Mittens became an accidental jet-setter this month when her cage was overlooked in a plane cargo hold and she made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia.

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department ordered federal prosecutors to investigate state or local officials who they believe are interfering with the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration, saying they could face criminal charges, according to a memo obtained by The Associated…

Ohio State’s run to its first national championship in a decade enabled the Buckeyes to dominate the Associated Press’ all-College Football Playoff team.

UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin touched on key issues facing college sports in her annual address to the Athletic Board.

The governor's State of the State address will include a request to spend $300 million on mental health services like peer-to-peer suicide prevention programs and expanded mental health training.

Vern Birrenkott sold appliances for 60 years on Williamson Street and at the corner of Atwood and Fair Oaks avenues.

The man contended the shutdown violated his constitutional rights and no longer believes peaceful protest is an option.

The demotion comes at a time when diversity, equity and inclusion positions are under increased scrutiny.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Donald W. Downing of Columbus was lost over Vietnam during an armed night reconnaissance mission.

It's only going to get harder to get a seat at the Williamson Street restaurant.

At about 6:40 a.m. Wednesday, emergency responders were sent to the injury crash at Highway 14 (Humes Road) and Deerfield Drive.

The cause of the fire has not been determined and estimated damages had not been determined.

Beloit, Sun Prairie jazz ensembles clinch a spot on the program for one of the world's great jazz orchestras.

At about 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, fire crews were sent to the 400 block of Franklin Street on a report of a fire at a four-unit apartment building.