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Beer Baron: A new Stone is back in Wisconsin

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 9:00am
Things have changed, both with the California brewer and in Wisconsin's market, since it pulled back in late 2010.

Dodge County: Driver suffers life-threatening injuries in crash

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 8:45am
A driver was flown to a Milwaukee hospital Monday afternoon after crashing into a bridge pillar and suffering life-threatening injuries in Dodge County.

Chris Rickert: Fitchburg mayor correct: Cul-de-sacs a dead-end of a design

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 5:30am
These bastions of exclusivity are of little use to anyone but the people who live there.

Wisconsin ranked 13th in overall well-being for children, report says

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 4:15am
Huge racial gaps continue to exist in the data that form the backbone of the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count report.

Jerry Davis: Charter school engages students in grouse habitat improvement

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 3:30am
A group of high school students in Price County believed they could make a difference and could find out what the optimal habitat is and how they could help to transform their school forest into that ideal ecosystem. At least…

Jerry Davis: Poison ivy PSAs are always helpful; but usually necessary

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 3:30am
Stating the obvious, poison ivy grows as an herb, a vine and a shrub, and all growth forms have trifoliate (groups of three leaflets) leaves. Remember the mnemonic, leaflets three, let it be?

Brewers: After big start to season, Jimmy Nelson struggling mightily in June

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 3:00am
For the first two months of the season, Jimmy Nelson looked every bit the part of an ace-in-training for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Environmental group hits Ron Johnson on pollution, climate change

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 12:01am
The league accuses Johnson of "stubbornly refusing to accept the settled science regarding humans’ role in the warming of our planet."

One juvenile injured after being stabbed during fight

Mon, 06/20/2016 - 10:45pm
Two juveniles were fighting when one stabbed the other in the back, resulting in non-life threatening injuries, police said.

State officials aim to help homeless veterans with $5 million program

Mon, 06/20/2016 - 10:15pm
The Welcome Home Veterans Initiative began Monday and will help homeless veterans pay for their first month's rent, security deposits and utility bills.

Prep boys track and field: Oregon's Alex Duff leads All-Area team

Mon, 06/20/2016 - 8:00pm
It wasn’t a perfect day, Alex Duff’s final day running track and field for Oregon High School.

Pro golf: Players impressed by University Ridge

Mon, 06/20/2016 - 7:30pm
Based on first impressions, University Ridge is Wes Short’s kind of golf course.

Clinton will make America safe, prosperous -- Stephanie Lowden

Mon, 06/20/2016 - 6:00pm
I am supporting Hillary Clinton.

Congress should follow Madison's energy plan -- Laura Green

Mon, 06/20/2016 - 6:00pm
When it comes to our energy future, Congress could take a few pointers from the city of Madison.

Democrats should fix landlord rules -- Paula Dent

Mon, 06/20/2016 - 6:00pm
The recent series of articles on homelessness and landlord/tenant problems published in the Wisconsin State Journal is journalism at its best.

Don't trust Congress to pick the president -- Walter Gray

Mon, 06/20/2016 - 6:00pm
A Sunday letter proposed voting for the Libertarian candidate to throw the presidential election into the House of Representatives, suggesting that those 435 politicians would do a better job selecting a president than the general populace. I do not agree.

Dane County to begin recycling clean wood waste amid emerald ash borer infestation

Mon, 06/20/2016 - 5:02pm
Dane County in late July will begin efforts to salvage wood that is unstained, untreated and unpainted for conversion into lumber that can be used for flooring, furniture or other purposes.

Trudy Rubin: After lost decades, can EU get immigration right?

Mon, 06/20/2016 - 5:00pm
In this sour campaign season, where the immigration issue has turned so ugly, it’s instructive to watch the European debate over migrants.

Man pleads guilty to killing drug informant

Mon, 06/20/2016 - 4:51pm
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — One of two men accused of killing a drug informant has pleaded guilty.

Pro golf: Steve Stricker adjusts to 'transition time' in his career

Mon, 06/20/2016 - 4:00pm
“I know my priorities and where I want to be with them. I want to spend more time at home and raise money for these charities and our foundation and different things like that.” - Stricker

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