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New director could be boon for WARF -- Eric A. Johnson

Fri, 07/08/2016 - 6:00pm
In his column last Sunday, Tom Still presented a one-sided laudatory view of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation's patenting and business-development activities under the leadership of Carl Gulbrandsen.

Invest study money in body cameras -- John Danielson

Fri, 07/08/2016 - 6:00pm
The recent police incident in Madison involving the use of deadly force should be a wake-up call to get body cameras on police officers. Make that an immediate priority.

Tech and Biotech: Wisconsin startup investment funding dips; D2P advances seven UW discoveries

Fri, 07/08/2016 - 5:15pm
A report by the Tech Council shows more young companies received funds in 2015 but the total lags 2014's level.

Phone scammers take advantage of Dallas shootings

Fri, 07/08/2016 - 4:40pm
A new phone scam is circulating that solicits money for those affected by the shootings in Dallas on Wednesday.

Four charged with stealing credit cards, buying thousands in gift cards, as part of national ring

Fri, 07/08/2016 - 4:28pm
Police say the four men are part of a nationwide group that steals wallets at Panera Bread restaurants, then quickly buys thousands of dollars worth of iTunes gift cards from Target with the victims' credit cards.

Who reported highest per resident tourism dollars spent?

Fri, 07/08/2016 - 3:55pm
Wisconsin has been a popular summer destination since the 1870s when railroads drew visitors to our state by publishing illustrated guides promoting resorts in Green Lake, Baraboo and the Wisconsin Dells. Tourism now reaches every county in the state, and…

Zenk, Jordan Patrick

Fri, 07/08/2016 - 3:30pm
HOUSTON, Texas - Jordan Zenk, age 27, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in Houston, Texas, losing his life to the disease of addiction. Jordan was born May 29,1989, in Janesville, Wis., to Gina Zenk and Richard Schwartz, New York.

Meier, Jesse R.

Fri, 07/08/2016 - 3:30pm
COLUMBUS - Jesse R. Meier, age 40, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at home of an apparent heart attack. He was born on Jan. 30, 1976, in Fort Atkinson to Lawrence and Sharen (Meylor) Meier. He graduated from…

Weiler, Robert J. "Bob"

Fri, 07/08/2016 - 3:30pm
CRESCENT CITY, Fla. / WAUNAKEE - Robert J. "Bob" Weiler passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. He was born in Milwaukee, Wis., son of John and Edwina (Feldner) Weiler, on Aug. 20, 1926. He was united in marriage to…

Misurelli, Christopher Anthony

Fri, 07/08/2016 - 3:30pm
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Christopher Anthony Misurelli was a candle that burned brightly to give others light. Sadly, that light was extinguished on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in San Diego, Calif.

Massen, Carol Mae (Soley)

Fri, 07/08/2016 - 3:30pm
ARKDALE - Carol Massen passed away peacefully the evening of July 5, 2016, at Willow Pointe Memory Care Center in Verona, Wis., following a long struggle with dementia.

Kleinschmidt, Charles Brandt

Fri, 07/08/2016 - 3:30pm
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. / WESTERVILLE, Ohio - Charles Brandt Kleinschmidt, age 81, of Bonita Springs, Fla., and Westerville, Ohio, passed away suddenly and peacefully due to heart complications Wednesday morning, July 6, 2016, at his residence in Westerville, Ohio.

Norlin, Ann C. (Schutz)

Fri, 07/08/2016 - 3:30pm
SAN ANSELMO, Calif. - Ann C. (Schutz) Norlin passed away peacefully on May 18, 2016, at the home of her daughter, Sharlyne Balano. She was 101 years old. Born in Spring Green, Wis., on Nov. 25, 1914, Ann was the…

Kutka, Steven A.

Fri, 07/08/2016 - 3:30pm
HELENVILLE - Steven A. Kutka, age 51, of Helenville, died Wednesday, May 25, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 17, 1965, in Cudahy, Wis., to Dennis and Andrea (Smith) Kutka.

Jay Hatheway: Hillary Clinton had the power to classify, declassify at will

Fri, 07/08/2016 - 3:29pm
The partisan attacks against Hillary Clinton and her alleged misuse of classified documents is fundamentally flawed.

Roll Call: Key votes from the Wisconsin congressional delegation this week

Fri, 07/08/2016 - 3:10pm
Here's how members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation voted on major issues this week.

Beautiful weekend on tap; warmer week ahead

Fri, 07/08/2016 - 2:45pm
If you like beautiful, warm, sunny weather, Madison is the place to be this weekend.

Badgers women's basketball: Wisconsin freshman Kendra Van Leeuwen named to Canada's U18 team

Fri, 07/08/2016 - 2:43pm
The 5-foot-8 Van Leeuwen, from Brantford, Ontario, was the second-leading scorer on the Canadian U17 national team that placed sixth in the World Championships in 2014.

Prowler in the shrubbery cause for concern on isthmus, Madison police say

Fri, 07/08/2016 - 2:15pm
A man hiding in shrubbery outside a house on Madison's isthmus has raised a red flag by police, warning the community of a prowler in our midst.

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