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People have had enough of status quo -- Bob Drane

Sun, 05/15/2016 - 6:00pm
Those pundits calling for a third party are missing the point of the election results to date, with all the true emotional energy of “we the people” centered on Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders.

Brewers: Chris Carter snaps funk to spark Milwaukee past San Diego

Sun, 05/15/2016 - 6:00pm
The first baseman halts a 0-for-23 skid with a 443-foot home run and later adds the go-ahead RBI double.

NASCAR: Matt Kenseth wins Sprint Cup race in Dover

Sun, 05/15/2016 - 5:50pm
DOVER, Del. — Matt Kenseth held off Kyle Larson in a thrilling run down the stretch to win a wreck-filled race Sunday at Dover International Speedway.

Around Town: Graduates seek out Abe for good luck after graduation

Sun, 05/15/2016 - 5:43pm
Touching Abe's well-worn nose is said to bring good luck. And the university has made getting up on the statue easier by providing a ladder.

Fire at YWCA does $25,000 in damage

Sun, 05/15/2016 - 5:11pm
The building's automatic sprinkler system extinguished the fire before firefighters got there.

SOS: Can this college certificate be replaced?

Sun, 05/15/2016 - 4:00pm
Joyce Veir of Stoughton would like her college "diploma," which she can't find, replaced. She got it in 1960 from UW-Platteville, which awarded her the prestigious PHT, though at the time the school was called the Wisconsin State College and…

Just Ask Us: When is it safe to return to the road after an emergency vehicle goes by?

Sun, 05/15/2016 - 3:49pm
Some paramedics and firefighters are concerned that drivers are pulling back onto the road immediately after the emergency vehicles and trail the rigs too closely.

Jones, Ida Regina

Sun, 05/15/2016 - 2:30pm
BARNEVELD / RIDGEWAY - Ida Regina Jones, age 95, of Barneveld, died on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Mel's Haven in Dodgeville, following a brief illness. Ida was born on Oct. 29, 1920, to Matthew and Margaret (Demby) Loy. Ida…

Sprecher, Beulah Loraine (Deckert)

Sun, 05/15/2016 - 2:30pm
SAUK PRAIRIE - Beulah Loraine (Deckert) Sprecher, passed away on May 13, 2016, at Oak Park Place, Baraboo. Beulah was born in Eagle Township, Richland County, on Aug. 31, 1924, to Edgar P. and Grace F. (Buck) Deckert. She married…

Luetkens, Milda M.

Sun, 05/15/2016 - 2:30pm
REEDSBURG - Milda M. Luetkens, age 90, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016, at the Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center.

Hauri, Janet R.

Sun, 05/15/2016 - 2:30pm
MONROE - Janet R. Hauri, age 78, of Monroe, died Friday, May 13, 2016, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Monroe. She is survived by her two sons, Bill (Jan) Hauri of Springfield, Mo., and Paul Hauri of Madison; four grandchildren;…

Stevens, Kenneth S.

Sun, 05/15/2016 - 2:30pm
WISCONSIN DELLS - Attorney Kenneth S. Stevens, age 96, of Wisconsin Dells, Wis., went peacefully to be reunited with his spouse on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Our House Assisted Living in Reedsburg, Wis.

Henneman, Erwin "Ed"

Sun, 05/15/2016 - 2:30pm
MAUSTON / SUN PRAIRIE - Erwin "Ed" Henneman, age 84, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016. Arrangements are pending. Full obituary will appear on Tuesday.

Together: Keeping kids' hobby supplies from taking over

Sun, 05/15/2016 - 10:00am
Got kids? If so, you no doubt also have the stuff needed for their hobbies and activities — musical instruments, sports equipment, dancewear, and art supplies — scattered throughout your home.

Executive Q&A: 'Accidental techie' sees big opportunity in big data

Sun, 05/15/2016 - 9:00am
Kurt Sippel founded Applied Tech Solutions in 1999, just before the technology bubble burst.

In push to stop violence, community groups focus on friends, family of potential shooters

Sun, 05/15/2016 - 9:00am
Community leaders are reaching out to members of two local factions in an effort to put the brakes on a feud that has claimed three lives over the past month.

Simply Swimming goes back to its Middleton roots

Sun, 05/15/2016 - 8:30am
Founded on Mineral Point Road in 2004, Susie Mather has moved her business to the former home of Middleton Sports & Fitness, a business started by her parents in 1972.

Balancing Act: Arianna Huffington wants you to go to bed

Sun, 05/15/2016 - 7:15am
Arianna Huffington thinks you need more sleep, and she’s probably right.

20-year Yahara pact is state's biggest push to keep farm pollution out of lakes

Sun, 05/15/2016 - 6:00am
An agreement signed by more than 60 local governments will pool more than $2 million annually for 20 years starting Jan. 1.

Jerry Davis: It's exciting to peek into a big bird’s nest

Sun, 05/15/2016 - 5:45am
There is something special about seeing the real thing in real time without the aid of much technology. Finding the nest adds to the excitement, too.

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