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Madison man taken into custody following day-long standoff
Eric B. Pottinger faces tentative charges for resisting arrest, second-degree recklessly endangering safety and failure to comply with officer's attempt to take a person into custody while armed.
Los Angeles Times: Ensuring the right to vote
A federal appeals court decision striking down parts of North Carolina’s election law — including a photo ID requirement — is only one of several recent judicial rulings that have breathed new life into the Voting Rights Act and the…
O'Brion, Lynn Ann (Helmann)
PORTAGE - Lynn Ann (Helmann) O'Brion, age 67, of Portage, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2016, from a brain hemorrhage. She was born on June 10, 1949, to Oscar and Ruth (Mony) Helmann.
Herman, Donella J.
VENICE, Fla. - Donella J. Herman passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 31, 2016, in Florida.
Schulenberg, Mary Ann "Modie"
MADISON - Mary Ann "Modie" Schulenberg, age 68, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 29, 2016.
Adams, Michael Wayne
MADISON - Michael Wayne Adams was born on July 1, 1961, and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 26, 2016.
Hulick, Harry Andrew
JANESVILLE - Harry Andrew Hulick, age 97, of Janesville, died on Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at Cedar Crest. He was born March 22, 1919, in Janesville, Wis., to Theodore and Alexandria Hulick.
Knight, Richard Curtis
ROCK SPRINGS - Richard Curtis "Dick" Knight, age 81, of Rock Springs, Wis., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, following a long illness. Richard was born on Aug. 31, 1934, in Rockford, Ill., to…
Restaurant News: Black Restaurant Week starts Aug. 14
There are no prix-fixe meals, it's just an effort by the Black Chamber of Commerce to highlight black-owned restaurants, food carts and catering companies.
Burglar gets cigarettes from convenience store, Madison police say
A smash and grab burglar broke into a Far East Side convenience store early Wednesday, taking an undisclosed amount of cigarettes.
One more hot day, then cooler weekend on tap
If we can take one more day of heat, it should be a very nice weekend in Madison.
Three sex offenders to live in same house in Janesville, police say
Three convicted sex offenders will be living in the same house in Janesville, the three being released during August, according to police.
Victorious groups, including Planned Parenthood, seek $1.8M from state in abortion ruling
If a judge grants the request, it would put Wisconsin taxpayers on the hook to compensate parties to the lawsuit, which include Planned Parenthood.
Burglar breaks into brewery, can't break into ATM, Madison police say
A burglar targeting a cash machine inside a North Side brewery came away empty-handed.
Brazil's national cocktail poised for Olympic exposure
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — It’s tempting to call cachaça a Brazilian rum and think of the caipirinha as another muddled tropical cocktail.
Analysis: Paul Ryan's Trump dilemma has gotten much, much worse
The uncomfortable truce meant to keep the Republican Party united through Election Day is now hanging by the slimmest of threads. And all that is keeping the GOP from outright civil war is a raw political calculation from the party's…
Scott Walker latest high-profile state Republican to skip Trump rally
None of the highest-profile Republicans in Wisconsin will not be attending a Friday rally in Green Bay for their party's presidential nominee.
Greendale teen reported missing; statewide alert issued
A 14-year-old Greendale girl has been reported missing, and a statewide alert has been issued for information about her.
GOP lawmaker, Iraq vet: Donald Trump exchange with fallen soldier's family "inappropriate"
Rep. Dale Kooyenga said he's not ready to support Trump's candidacy.
DNR board approves disputed Wisconsin River plan
Some groups are concerned about siting of a shooting range and declining water quality in backwater areas.
