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Citrus filling, salty crust make Atlantic Beach Pie a winner

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 7:00am
This Atlantic beach pie recipe comes from Bill Smith, long-time chef of Crook’s Corner restaurant in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. When I first tasted it, I went into a pie-induced trance. I have a fuzzy memory of finishing the pie,…

Call to reduce marijuana fines renewed in Monona petition

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 5:30am
The petition is being circulated to force action under the state's "direct legislation" law, which says municipalities must either approve the ordinance or put it to referendum if the petition is certified.

Dr. Zorba Paster: Mirror test measures body fat

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 5:00am
Dr. Z: I’m a healthy man of nearly 63. I run three miles three times weekly. I do a light resistance workout twice a week. I eat right, lots of fruits and veggies, little red meat and a handful of…

What to watch this week: 'Tyrant' ramps up drama in season 3

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 5:00am
The show “Tyrant” takes place in Abuddin, a fictional Middle Eastern country whose residents suffer under the harsh dictatorship of the ruling Al-Fayeed family.

Head out to Stoughton for music, fireworks and more

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 5:00am
Make your way down to Stoughton for the 3rd annual Catfish River Music Festival. A line up of 19 musical groups provides free music from the Rotary Park gazebo, just outside the Opera House, 381 E. Main St., Stoughton, starting…

Don't become a meal for a blood-sucker this weekend

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 5:00am
Happy holiday weekend Wisconsin. Try to avoid becoming a blood meal.

Badgers sports: UW looking 'big picture' with Under Armour contract

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 5:00am
The $100 million, 10-year apparel and footwear deal went into effect Friday.

Bucks: GM John Hammond extended through 2017-18, Justin Zanik then to take over

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 4:30am
Hammond signed a contract extension on Thursday that carries him through the end of the 2017-18 season, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. After that time, Hammond will serve as a consultant to the team…

Bacteria prevents mosquitoes from spreading Zika, UW-Madison study says

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 4:00am
A bacteria found in butterflies and bees can help prevent the spread of Zika virus, suggesting that mosquitoes could be infected with the bacteria and released into the wild to control Zika outbreaks, UW-Madison researchers said Friday.

Mallards: Josh Stowers powers 1-0 victory over Lakeshore

Thu, 06/30/2016 - 11:30pm
The Mallards found Lakeshore Chinooks starter Marshall Kasowski darn near unhittable on Thursday night, but one hit was all Madison needed.

Around the HTL: Despite a key injury, DeForest remains in the Eastern Section race

Thu, 06/30/2016 - 11:12pm
The Deacons lost leading hitter Kendall Frank to a knee injury, but continue to contend for a section title.

Madison police officer involved in shooting, medical examiner called to hospital

Thu, 06/30/2016 - 11:01pm
The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office has been sent to UW Hospital in connection with the incident, which was initially reported as a disturbance in the 1300 block of Morrison St., the 911 center said.

Police: Cowboy who rode across New York bridge abused his 2 horses

Thu, 06/30/2016 - 9:00pm
In August 2011, Madison police arrested Tod "Doc" Mishler and confiscated his horses on Capitol Square, saying they were dehydrated and underfed, but a citation was later dismissed.

Prep baseball: Area Player of the Year Ben Rortvedt of Verona 'on an entirely different level'

Thu, 06/30/2016 - 7:30pm
The Wildcats' catcher led his team to a sectional final before being chosen by Minnesota in the MLB Draft.

Charles Krauthammer: Will Brexit produce a sovereign kingdom or little England?

Thu, 06/30/2016 - 7:00pm
WASHINGTON — Given their arrogance, pomposity and habitual absurdities, it is hard not to feel a certain satisfaction with the comeuppance that Brexit has delivered to the unaccountable European Union bureaucrats in Brussels.

Brewers: Dodgers unload on Zach Davies to earn series victory

Thu, 06/30/2016 - 6:27pm
The right-hander gives up three homers and a season-high six runs.

Teachers should be paid like Green Bay Packers -- David Rizzo

Thu, 06/30/2016 - 6:00pm
Our governor supports “pay for performance,” and he’s the one who's “out of touch”?

Scott Walker needs a new campaign slogan -- Bruce Bloedorn

Thu, 06/30/2016 - 6:00pm
Gov. Scott Walker's poll numbers are still low, so I imagine he is contemplating changing his campaign theme should he run for re-election. His first theme was "Open for Business." He promised to create an economic recovery that would produce…

Help people, pets locked in hot cars -- Lynn Pauly

Thu, 06/30/2016 - 6:00pm
As our temperatures rise, keep in mind that it's best to leave your dog at home when you go to the grocery store or run errands.

Liberals have taken away many rights -- Keith Yefchak

Thu, 06/30/2016 - 6:00pm
Monday's letter to the editor "Local progressives are not intolerant" asked what rights or privileges left-leaning folks have taken away.

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