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James Howard chosen as president of Madison School Board; Mary Burke vice president

Mon, 04/25/2016 - 6:30pm
Both served in those same positions this past year.

Johnson's obstruction doesn't help state -- Andrew Tauber

Mon, 04/25/2016 - 6:00pm
We need a senator who works for Wisconsin.

Artist right to draw attention to racism -- Lonnie West

Mon, 04/25/2016 - 6:00pm
UW-Madison needs to step up and address issues of race and inclusion.

More religious lunches will add to conflict -- Shane Vondra

Mon, 04/25/2016 - 6:00pm
The writer of Wednesday's letter "Answer to 'Jesus lunch' is more speech" said he would like to see a Mohammed lunch, a Buddha lunch, and an atheist lunch in Middleton.

Animal agriculture causing climate change -- Charlie Talbert

Mon, 04/25/2016 - 6:00pm
Tom Sinclair’s Friday guest column, "Paul Ryan can help break gridlock on climate change," claims this catastrophe is not yet tangible for Wisconsinites.

Fix busy road before someone is hurt -- Alex Kimbel

Mon, 04/25/2016 - 6:00pm
I'm 12 years old, and I live by a busy road in Verona that is getting dangerous. It's Woods Road.

Professor's dishonesty hurt 'search for truth' -- David W. Cole

Mon, 04/25/2016 - 6:00pm
In the past year, the University of Wisconsin System has highlighted the central role played in its mission by “the search for truth.” If, as has been reported in the State Journal, professor Johanna Almiron gave an inaccurate and grossly…

Judy Collins lecture canceled; laryngitis sidelines singer-songwriter's Overture appearance

Mon, 04/25/2016 - 5:40pm
Singer-songwriter Judy Collins has canceled her Madison appearance scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Overture Center, citing laryngitis.

Badgers women's soccer: Rose Lavelle named to U.S. Under-23 Women's National Team roster

Mon, 04/25/2016 - 5:28pm
University of Wisconsin junior Rose Lavelle was named to the U.S. Under-23 Women's National Team.

UW-Madison faculty plan vote of no confidence in Ray Cross, Board of Regents

Mon, 04/25/2016 - 5:25pm
Chancellor Rebecca Blank warned that such a vote could prompt backlash from state legislators.

Special deputies can keep registering voters through the fall election

Mon, 04/25/2016 - 5:15pm
Online voter registration won't be ready for prime time by the November election, meaning special deputies will remain until then.

After his words led to homicide, man given a chance at rebirth

Mon, 04/25/2016 - 5:10pm
Curtis Bell, who told Marcius Lee about the money that Robert France was carrying in 2014, leading to France's murder, was sentenced Monday.

Spring planting ahead of schedule in Wisconsin

Mon, 04/25/2016 - 5:00pm
Warm, dry conditions are getting state farmers out in the fields.

Janesville man arrested for OWI after crashing car into lagoon

Mon, 04/25/2016 - 4:45pm
Authorities rescued an unconscious 39-year-old man Sunday night after he drove into water while under the influence of alcohol and heroin, the Janesville Police Department said.

From farm products to T-shirts using Virent's technology

Mon, 04/25/2016 - 4:45pm
Virent, of Madison, uses plant sugars instead of petroleum to produce the main chemical used in polyester fabrics.

Baseball: Madison Mallards release promotional schedule for 2016 season

Mon, 04/25/2016 - 4:16pm
The Madison Mallards released their promotional schedule for the 2016 season, featuring fireworks shows, bobblehead giveaways, a visit from a WWE Hall of Famer and other entertainment acts.

Packers: Green Bay releases defensive end Ray Drew

Mon, 04/25/2016 - 3:54pm
The Green Bay Packers released defensive end Ray Drew on Monday.

NFL: Garrett Graham signs 1-year deal with Denver Broncos, report says

Mon, 04/25/2016 - 3:44pm
Former University of Wisconsin standout Garrett Graham has signed a one-year contract with the Denver Broncos, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Kupka, Michael Robert

Mon, 04/25/2016 - 3:30pm
FITCHBURG - Michael Robert Kupka, age 61, of Fitchburg, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016, at Unity Point Meriter Hospital in Madison.

Hollis, Alice Ruth

Mon, 04/25/2016 - 3:30pm
BELLEVILLE - Alice Ruth Hollis, age 97, of Belleville, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Heartsong Assisted Living in Belleville. She was born on Dec. 24, 1918, in Belleville to her parents, Edward and Lydia (Bartlett) Kuhl. On…

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