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We don't need laws in the bathrooms -- Wayne Shockley
I don’t think laws should regulate the use of bathrooms one way or the other. And we don’t need the president of the United States giving directives about bathroom use.
Don't like 'carbon tax'? Try 'freedom fee' -- Steve Lewis
I can understand why the writer of Sunday's letter "Carbon tax has unanswered questions" and others are skeptical about a carbon fee and dividend. Nobody likes paying taxes, and many don't trust the government to spend their money wisely.
Lack of funding for UW hurts economy -- Jon Morgan
I sat proudly in Camp Randall on Saturday watching my oldest son graduate from UW-Madison. As a two-time graduate of UW, I looked out over the field of new graduates and marveled at what UW has meant to so many…
Higher wages will kill entry-level jobs -- John H. Pickle Jr.
Several fast-food restaurant markets have initiated their response to a $15-an-hour minimum wage.
Stop hatred in hearts to end violence -- Wayne Alden
Everyone is perplexed and saddened by these three recent murders in Madison.
DNR, UW-Madison researchers launch crowdsourced wildlife tracking project
Anyone with computer access can now take part in conducting wildlife research in Wisconsin.
Badgers women's rowing: Wisconsin earns at-large bid to NCAA Championships
The University of Wisconsin women's rowing team earned its ninth consecutive to the NCAA Championships after being selected for an at-large bid, the NCAA announced on Tuesday.
Prep boys tennis: Madison Memorial's Colt Tegtmeier eyes Big Eight title, high state seed
Like many Wisconsinites during a spring that rarely warms up, Colt Tegtmeier longs for a place where the temperatures are always balmy and the sun shines more brightly more often.
DOC investigating inmate death in Oshkosh prison
Department of Corrections officials and law enforcement are investigating the death of an inmate earlier this month at a state prison in Oshkosh, DOC officials confirmed Tuesday.
Badgers track and field: Wisconsin's Kelsey Card named Big Ten Field Athlete of the Year
Card won her second consecutive Big Ten title in the shot put, breaking her own conference championships record with a throw of 59 feet, 9.50 inches.
UW-Madison fraternity suspended after member alleges 'hostile, discriminatory environment'
Sigma Alpha Epsilon will not be allowed to hold a fall recruitment or take part in events with the rest of the UW-Madison Greek community through Nov. 1.
Fitchburg alderman Tony Hartmann announces Assembly bid
Rep. Robb Kahl, D-Monona, announced he wouldn't run for the seat after another Democrat announced a challenge.
Wisconsin nursing home payments might be worst in nation, study says
Wisconsin’s payments for nursing home care might be the worst in the country, a new study says, causing the facilities to lose more than $50 a day on Medicaid patients and charge $100 a day more for those who pay…
Marquardt. Larry
MADISON - Larry Marquardt, age 67, of Madison passed away peacefully on May 12, 2016, at the VA Hospital surrounded by his family. Larry was born on July 20, 1948, in Scandinavia, Wis.
Olson, Dianne C.
SUN PRAIRIE - Dianne C. Olson, age 64, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016, at her home in Sun Prairie. She was born on June 30, 1951, in Madison to John and Henrietta (Nolden) Kurt. She married William M.…
Lukosaitis, John A.
COTTAGE GROVE - John Anthony Lukosaitis, age 59, of Kenosha and Cottage Grove, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on Jan. 7, 1957, in Kenosha, the son of Anthony and…
Ripp, Ronald J. "Trail Boss"
POYNETTE / MADISON - Ronald J. "Trail Boss" Ripp, age 64, passed away on May 14, 2016, at the UW American Center Hospital in Madison, of heart failure.
Manske, Robert Paul
WAUNAKEE - Robert Paul Manske, age 74, passed away at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital on May 10, 2016, taken from his family by cancer. The wonderful doctors and nurses at the VA worked tirelessly to help him…
Wofford, Theresa Marie
MADISON - Theresa Marie Wofford, age 62, of Madison, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016, succumbing to a long time struggle with diabetes related health problems. She was born on Feb. 5, 1954, in Madison Wis., to James and…
Nett, Eugene Paul "Mope"
PORTAGE - Eugene Paul "Mope" Nett, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, surrounded by his loving family at Tivoli in Portage. Eugene "Mope" was the owner and operator the Porterhouse Supper Club in Portage and currently the…