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Hands on Wisconsin: Scott Walker compares teachers to NFL players

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 2:00pm
At a listening session aimed a rebuilding his standing after his failed presidential run, Gov. Scott Walker suggested teachers should be paid for their performance like Green Bay Packers players.

Police investigating Thursday evening shooting at Southwest Side apartment

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 1:01pm
A resident fired a single shot at an intruder in his apartment.

Estimate: 61 percent of Wisconsin's school districts will get more state aid next year

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 12:20pm
Madison's number is up 2.3 percent.

Unexpectedly high plantings stoke concerns about corn glut

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 12:15pm
Nationally, acreage dedicated to corn is up 7 percent from last year while Wisconsin farmers planted 5 percent more.

Madison teenager cited for allegedly stealing money from car

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 12:05pm
Police said the money was returned to the victim.

Badgers sports: Wisconsin shows appreciation for fans at "Night of the New Red Threads" event

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 12:00pm
The month of July was 19 minutes young and the lights of Camp Randall Stadium still beamed onto the turf field, where University of Wisconsin men’s basketball coach Greg Gard and UW football coach Paul Chryst stood posing with fans…

Parts of State Street to close next week for sign installation at Orpheum

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 11:54am
Pedestrians and bicyclists will still be able to access businesses and residences on State Street during the closure.

UW-Madison police investigating Friday morning strong-arm robbery

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 11:25am
Police said the suspect struck the victim numerous times and took the victim's wallet.

Econ Quiz: How many job seekers per job opening?

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 11:15am
Economists sometimes measure the strength of the labor market by comparing the number of unemployed persons to the number of job openings.

Things are heating up at Fitchburg's Ferenheit Gallery

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 11:00am
Local sculpture artist Steven Feren has opened a gallery to present his own work and work of other artists whose work he admires.

DOJ launches website for concealed carry applications

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 11:00am
Wisconsin's Department of Justice has launched a new website for residents to apply for and renew concealed carry weapon licenses.

Department of Labor to investigate Columbus repair shop after 17-year-old sustained life-threatening injuries while working

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 11:00am
The worker was pinned in a machine while cleaning scrap from underneath a cycling laser cutter.

Pair stone fruits & raspberry jam for a sweet summer dessert

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 10:30am
Summertime is harvest time for sweet stone fruits: apricots, peaches, plums, nectarines and plumcots, a hybrid of a plum and an apricot. Plumcots have been around at least since the days of Luther Burbank, who named them. They’re also known…

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

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 10:30am
Here's how members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation voted on major issues this week.

Kathleen Parker: Elizabeth Warren and Hillary Clinton are double-trouble for Trump

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 10:29am
WASHINGTON — Watching Hillary Clinton beaming sidewise on stage as Elizabeth Warren taunted Donald Trump brought the Wrigley twin ditty to mind: Double your pleasure, double your fun, with double good, double good, Doublemint gum.

Cinnamon berry shortcake that isn't at all short on flavor

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 9:15am
Strawberry shortcake has always been a favorite dessert of mine — it reminds me of the carefree days of summer at my grandparent’s house, where we’d buy strawberries by the pound and eat them in just about everything.

Janesville police arrest man after finding him in car trunk

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 9:05am
Royal Powell, 33, had a warrant out for his arrest from the Department of Corrections.

Brillat-Savarin cheese makes a buttery companion to grilled pears

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 8:30am
Brillat-Savarin and I have been getting together — a lot. Not the man, who expired 190 years ago. But the cheese, which is immortal.

Steve Chapman: On trade, Trump is an encyclopedia of error

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 8:20am
CHICAGO — Donald Trump is not a professor, but for years he will be yielding insights to every student of economics.

Man attempts strong-armed robbery at Fitchburg Great Clips

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 7:45am
The suspect was last seen heading east on McKee road Thursday evening.

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