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Patrick Durkin: Piping plover has a tough go in Wisconsin
The next time someone complains that deer don’t have a chance against forest predators such as coyotes, bobcats, wolves and black bears, tell them piping plovers would love to lead the whitetail’s pampered life.
New Glarus man arrested for alleged 4th drunken driving offense
A New Glarus man involved in a crash Thursday night was arrested for his alleged fourth drunken driving offense.
Suspected heroin dealer arrested, 3 guns seized, Madison police say
A suspected heroin dealer was arrested without incident Tuesday morning on Madison's East Side, with police seizing three handguns during the arrest.
Pride parade closing Downtown streets on Sunday
Several Downtown streets will be closed for part of Sunday so the annual Pride parade can take place.
Leonard Pitts Jr.: Milwaukee shooting releases decades of anger
As racial martyrs go, you could hardly do worse than Sylville Smith.
Burglar steals cartons of cigarettes from Janesville store, police say
A burglar made off with cartons of cigarettes from a store in Janesville early Friday morning, with police looking at surveillance video to get a description of the suspect.
Armed suicidal man surrenders in Iowa County, Sheriff's Office says
A suicidal man armed with a handgun surrendered to Iowa County deputies Thursday after about two hours, the man dropping the gun once he came outside.
Cal Thomas: Sheriff David Clarke speaks the truth in Milwaukee
Growing up, I watched a lot of Westerns. In addition to the cowboy hero, the town sheriff was almost always a model of integrity. He stood for law and order against bank robbers, cattle rustlers and horse thieves all trying…
Pedestrian struck by car on Park Street, Madison police say
A woman walking across South Park Street was seriously injured Thursday afternoon when she was struck by a car.
Heavy rain hits Madison area; cooler weekend on tap
Friday morning commuters had to contend with heavy rain and strong winds in south central Wisconsin and the Madison area, as thunderstorms moved through the region, a taste of of inclement weather that could continue through Saturday.
Buying wine? You need a good guide
Unless you are completely committed to traveling your wine journey all alone (a horrible idea), you need to find a trustworthy and effective resource to sometimes show you the way and sometimes, when the path is clear, walk at your…
Jerry Davis: More changes to Wisconsin's deer seasons
My general advice to hunters is to use the new regulations guides that apply to the county in which you hunt and disregard the others.
Credit Madison schools for trending up
OUR VIEW: Better scores, higher graduation rates, parent engagement must continue
Dr. Zorba Paster: Learning about a mistake helps with healing and closure
Having a child is a glorious time, a happy time — that is, when everything goes right with the pregnancy and delivery.
Connect with neighbors at Madison and Fitchburg block parties
Connect with neighbors Saturday at Celebrate South Madison Festival or Peace in the Park block party. Fitchburg offers a Bridging the Gap Between Cultures block party on Saturday, as well.
Badgers women's soccer: Rose Lavelle's national team pursuits take back seat for final season at Wisconsin
As the sun beat down on the practice fields behind the University of Wisconsin Hospital complex, two strength and conditioning assistants for the UW women’s soccer team observed the final shooting drills of a sweltering summer practice, 48 hours prior…
Tom Oates: Worries exist about Packers backup Brett Hundley
GREEN BAY — It had been almost a year since anyone saw Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Hundley take a snap in a game setting.
Packers: Eddie Lacy's early touchdown leads to preseason victory over Raiders
He finishes with nine carries for 45 yards