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Inmate goes AWOL from Ferris Center, Dane County Sheriff's Office says

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 8:30am
A Madison man serving a 10-day sentence walked out of jail Saturday night.

Waunakee man killed in rollover crash, authorities say

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 8:15am
A Waunakee man was killed early Sunday morning in a rollover crash in Columbia County, authorities said.

Badgers football: Former UW quarterback Ron Vander Kelen dies at 76

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 7:45am
The Preble native who won MVP honors with a Rose Bowl record 401 passing yards in 1963 despite losing to Southern California died of natural causes.

One killed, 8 injured in Rock County crash, authorities say

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 7:45am
One person was killed and eight others injured Sunday night in a two-vehicle crash that closed down southbound I-39/90 in Rock County for several hours.

Catching Up: Marianne Fairbanks' Weaving Lab

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 7:00am
Marianne Fairbanks is still working on solar textiles, a project she hopes will lead to the mass production of everyday cloth that collects and stores solar power.

New liver transplant policy could help country but harm UW Hospital

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 6:00am
Donor livers would be shared more broadly around the country under a new proposal meant to reduce geographic disparities in access to transplants.

Michael Perry: Starting the day with a hairball

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 5:50am
The sun rose and set the dewdrops afire, the cat hacked up a hairball, and the day began.

Blue Sky Science: How do toys affect a baby’s development?

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 5:45am
Virtually every theory of child development says that play is crucial to development in every way. It affects cognitive development, social and emotional development as well as language development.

Ask the Weather Guys: Is another transition around the corner?

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 5:30am
As we transition to late summer/early autumn, the thunderstorm frequency decreases and precipitation tends to occur in persistent, light to moderate rain events that sometimes last an entire day.

Packers: Ty Montgomery in catch-up mode trying to make team

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 4:45am
Finally back on the field after missing most of his rookie season because of an ankle injury, Montgomery is playing catch-up as he tries to win a roster spot.

Pro golf: Ryan Moore wins John Deere Classic for 5th PGA Tour title

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 3:40am
The 33-year-old Moore finished at 22-under 262 at TPC Deere Run, making only one bogey in 72 holes. He won for the first time since successfully defending his CIMB Classic title in Malaysia in 2014.

Prep football preview: Evansville/Albany the favorite in a reconstituted Rock Valley

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 3:00am
The league lost two members and has gone from a two-division alignment to a single, 10-team conference this season.

Prep football: McFarland's Tyler Johnson looking to shock the world this fall

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 3:00am
After the young Spartans went 2-7 last year, an experienced crew led by the senior linebacker is hoping for a state playoffs berth this season.

Scrapbook: Scholarships, academic honor, reunion

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 12:00am
Scholarships: The WPS Charitable Foundation has announced its recipients for the Ray Koenig Memorial Scholarship. Each student will receive $1,250. Area recipients include: Tyler Arnold and Pasquale Nicholas Reda, Sun Prairie High School; Marin Lynch, Richland Center High School; Bear…

Mallards: Losing streak reaches 5 with playoff opener at home Monday night

Sun, 08/14/2016 - 11:30pm
The Madison Mallards enter the Northwoods League playoffs on a serious skid.

Home Talent League playoffs: Danny Sullivan pitches Dodgeville past Verona

Sun, 08/14/2016 - 10:45pm
Danny Sullivan tossed a three-hit shutout, striking out 13, as visiting Dodgeville upset third-seeded Verona 1-0 in a Home Talent League Western Section amateur baseball playoff game Sunday afternoon.

Domenica Ghanem: Bill Clinton should right his wrongs if he becomes the first 'first man'

Sun, 08/14/2016 - 9:03pm
If Hillary Clinton wins the election this November, Bill Clinton would be more than just the first ‘first gentleman.’ As a former president, he’d get the unique opportunity to do what I’m sure many former presidents wish they could —…

Police: Man shot in Milwaukee had a gun in his hand

Sun, 08/14/2016 - 8:15pm
The shooting sparked protests and riots that left several businesses burned and four officers injured, none seriously.

Badgers football: David Edwards provides crucial depth at two positions

Sun, 08/14/2016 - 7:30pm
While much was made of the University of Wisconsin’s offensive line injuries last season, the tight ends were often in the same situation.

Pro-lifers carrying unwanted candidate to term -- Matthew Coppens

Sun, 08/14/2016 - 6:00pm
Dear pro-life Republicans:

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