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Shirtless thief leads police on scramble, caught at Red Robin, police say

Thu, 08/04/2016 - 8:15pm
A Kenosha man and woman were arrested after they allegedly stole credit cards from a purse before the man led police on a foot chase while shirtless, Madison police said.

Unsealed search warrants reveal investigation details in Moore, Haynes fatal shootings

Thu, 08/04/2016 - 7:13pm
Detectives told that Martez Moore was fatally shot outside O'Grady's Irish Pub due to "beef" between the "West and South Side" of Madison in regard to someone "snitching."

Charles Krauthammer: Donald Trump would have to pass the fitness threshold

Thu, 08/04/2016 - 7:00pm
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump, the man who defied every political rule and prevailed to win his party’s nomination, last week took on perhaps the most sacred political rule of all: Never attack a Gold Star family. Not just because it…

Olympics: Travel to Rio stressful, expensive for families of athletes

Thu, 08/04/2016 - 7:00pm
While going to the Olympics is a lifelong dream fulfilled for many athletes, it is followed by the stresses and challenges of ensuring those who have lent support every step of the way are able to witness them compete on…

Olympics: Former University of Wisconsin runner Evan Jager ready to shine in steeplechase at Rio

Thu, 08/04/2016 - 6:30pm
Jager, now 27, knows he’s in his prime now. He is so focused he said he will be skipping the opening ceremonies in Rio and will be training in Madison from Aug. 3-9.

$11 would be good a minimum wage -- Chuck Litweiler

Thu, 08/04/2016 - 6:00pm
Everyone knows the current federal minimum wage is inadequate. The question for many of us is how high the rate can be raised without resulting in a large loss of jobs.

Arata-Fratta or Hartmann best choice -- Jackie Captain and Michael Leon

Thu, 08/04/2016 - 6:00pm
We are writing as residents of the Fitchburg Jamestown neighborhood to offer our two cents on the Democratic primary race for the 47th state assembly district, to be held Aug. 9.

Ozanne deserves support in election -- Jodie Rohrer

Thu, 08/04/2016 - 6:00pm
I was an assistant district attorney for seven district attorneys in Dane County during my 35 year career. I have known Ismael Ozanne since he started as an assistant district attorney in 1998.

Ryan needs to get off of the Trump train -- David Floyd Olson

Thu, 08/04/2016 - 6:00pm
On March 15, 1945 my father, Floyd Olson was killed in Germany after crossing the Rhine River at the bridge in Remagan.

Trump could have been meaner to baby -- Patrick Flannery

Thu, 08/04/2016 - 6:00pm
Donald Trump kicked a crying baby out of his rally on Tuesday. We can be thankful that he didn’t try to deport the baby.

Add 'open air neighbors' to vocabulary -- Tom Yager

Thu, 08/04/2016 - 6:00pm
Thank you for your efforts to highlight the many neighbors around us who are down on their luck.

Flossing breaks down biofilms of bacteria -- Dr. Donald J. Loomis, D.D.S.

Thu, 08/04/2016 - 6:00pm
I would like to respond the article in Wednesday's State Journal, "Benefits of daily flossing built on shaky science.”

Non-profit employee to fill Madison's food policy coordinator position

Thu, 08/04/2016 - 5:30pm
Most recently an associate policy director at non-profit Michael Fields Agricultural Institute, George Reistad will take over the position that oversees and shapes city-wide food policy on August 22.

Hands on Wisconsin: How bad is the water in Rio?

Thu, 08/04/2016 - 5:00pm
Polluted water has alarmed some in Rio, where the Olympics are being held. Of course, America knows all about polluted water.

National Guard to assist Wisconsin counties affected by July storms

Thu, 08/04/2016 - 4:14pm
Seventy-five Wisconsin National Guard members were called to state active duty to assist townships in Northwest Wisconsin affected by floods and high winds in July.

WALL STREET JOURNAL-BEST SELLERS

Thu, 08/04/2016 - 3:53pm
Best-Selling Books Week Ended July 31st.

Saager, Eldon

Thu, 08/04/2016 - 3:30pm
POYNETTE - On July 28, 2016, the skies opened and welcomed a kind and gentle man we knew as "Dad." He was tired and ready to be greeted by Mom and The Heavenly Father. Born Jan. 22, 2016, to Alfred…

Crane, Donald E.

Thu, 08/04/2016 - 3:30pm
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas / DEFOREST - Donald E. Crane, age 78, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016, at his home where he resided for 20 years. Donald previously resided in the Deforest area.

Becker, Gregory John

Thu, 08/04/2016 - 3:30pm
MCKINNEY, Texas / VERONA - Gregory John Becker, age 51, of McKinney, Texas, passed away on July 30, 2016, after a lengthy battle with ALS. He was born Aug. 21, 1964, in Madison, Wis., to Gilbert and Dorothy Becker. He…

Clark, Carol

Thu, 08/04/2016 - 3:30pm
NEW GLARUS - Carol Clark, age 78, of New Glarus passed away at her home on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016.

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