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DNR responsible for all citizens safety -- James Penczykowski

Sun, 08/07/2016 - 6:00pm
I was furious after reading the article in Monday's State Journal, "DNR scales back proposed rules" about narrowing the scope of clean water regulations.

Around Town: Opening the door for refugees in Madison

Sun, 08/07/2016 - 6:00pm
About 200 people took part in a community celebration, picnic and fundraiser hosted by the local group Open Doors for Refugees and held Sunday at the Olin Park shelter.

Three injured in head-on crash in town of Cottage Grove

Sun, 08/07/2016 - 5:30pm
Alcohol was a factor in the crash early Sunday in the town of Cottage Grove, the Dane County Sheriff's Office reported.

Mt. Horeb lumber store suffers as much as $1 million in fire damage

Sun, 08/07/2016 - 5:15pm
A lumber components store in Mount Horeb suffered as much as $1 in damage after a fire Saturday, the Mount Horeb Fire Chief said.

SOS: Frontier Communications charges for no service

Sun, 08/07/2016 - 4:00pm
Getting paid for not doing anything may be a dream job, but it's no fun if you're the one getting the bill for no service.

Samsung Gears Up for Apple's iPhone 7 With the Note 7

Sun, 08/07/2016 - 3:41pm
Pop quiz: Do the following quotes refer to smartphone giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) or Samsung (NASDAQOTH: SSNLF)?

Just ask us: What can be left out for Hippie Christmas?

Sun, 08/07/2016 - 3:30pm
TVs and computers contain harmful materials that can't be brought into landfills.

For many colleges, application fees mean revenue

Sun, 08/07/2016 - 3:00pm
PITTSBURGH -- August officially kicks off college application season. Rising high school seniors will begin inking their essays and submitting their grades and test scores to more than 4,000 U.S. colleges and universities.

Badgers football: Former Marshall High standout Ty DeForest transfers to Illinois State

Sun, 08/07/2016 - 2:45pm
In other UW news, Krenwick Sanders and Kevin Estes did not make the Badgers' 105-man fall camp roster.

Torres, Fernando

Sun, 08/07/2016 - 2:30pm
MADISON - Fernando Torres, age 73, passed away on Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, at his home in Madison due to pancreatic cancer and other health complications.

Taute, Marthinus Philippus "Tinus"

Sun, 08/07/2016 - 2:30pm
WAUNAKEE - Marthinus Philippus Taute, "Tinus" to his friends and family, age 57, of Waunakee, Wis., passed away in his home on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, surrounded by family. He faced cancer with courage and embraced God's way. Born on…

Miller, Ernest J. Jr.

Sun, 08/07/2016 - 2:30pm
MOUNT HOREB - Ernest J. Miller Jr., age 65, of Blue Mounds, Wis., died on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, at UW Hospital in Madison, Wis. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ellestad Camacho Funeral Home, 500 N. 8th St., Mount…

Williams, Travis L.

Sun, 08/07/2016 - 2:30pm
COLUMBUS / BEAVER DAM - Travis L. Williams, age 33, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, at his home. He was born on May 5, 1983, in Columbus to Tracey and Dawn (Balfanz) Williams. Travis attended Columbus High…

Martinson, Eugene

Sun, 08/07/2016 - 2:30pm
MOUNT HOREB - Eugene Martinson, age 84, of Mount Horeb, Wis., died on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ellestad Camacho Funeral Home, 500 N. 8th St., Mount Horeb, Wis.

United puts limits on stopovers, remains more generous than rivals

Sun, 08/07/2016 - 1:30pm
CHICAGO — Travelers accustomed to taking advantage of free stopovers on United Airlines flights booked with miles may find the airline’s policy a little less generous after October.

Wedding reception evacuated following carbon monoxide incident

Sun, 08/07/2016 - 1:22pm
More than two dozen people were taken to a hospital Saturday night following the evacuation of a wedding reception on Madison's East Side.

End of summer good time to find great car lease deals

Sun, 08/07/2016 - 1:00pm
As the end of summer nears and dealers discount their 2016 cars to make room for next year’s models, shoppers who want to lease could find some hidden bargains. The key is to understand — and maximize — two little-understood…

Ag experts: Wisconsin in midst of perfect growing season

Sun, 08/07/2016 - 12:57pm
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Agricultural experts say Wisconsin in the midst of an nearly perfect growing season.

Nancy Kavazanjian: Why I grow genetically engineered crops

Sun, 08/07/2016 - 12:11pm
BEAVER DAM — For the last three years I’ve grown and donated well over 20,000 pounds of sweet corn to local food pantries, friends, family, neighbors, an FFA group and our church.

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