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Pipeline threatens Dane County health and safety -- Dr. Michele Brogunier
As a Dane County citizen and physician dedicated to the health of our local citizens, I oppose the last-minute legislation added to the state budget barring local governments from requesting s…
Suggested caption an insult to Three Stooges -- Dick Tschanz
In Wednesday's letter "Use photo of leaders for caption contest" a writer suggested that a caption for the picture published in Sunday's State Journal of Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgeral…
Walker shows contempt for transparency -- Jon Temte
Let’s not fool ourselves.
Deal with homeless in Downtown Madison -- Tom Sawyer
My wife and I use to frequent Downtown Madison and State Street but very seldom go there anymore. In the past when we've had guests visit us, we would recommend they visit Downtown Madison, bu…
Verona police: Armed robbers steal teen's cellphone
Two men stole the cellphone of a 16-year-old-boy in an armed robbery Thursday afternoon, Verona police said.
UW tenure task force to meet in August
Legislators voted to remove tenure protections from law in the state budget.
Man planned to assassinate president with a slingshot
Brian Dutcher told a Secret Service agent that he was "very good" with a slingshot and could get it past security during President Obama's visit to La Crosse.
University of Wisconsin regents approve budget cuts
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has approved a budget that will absorb the first year of a $250 million cut in state aid.
Junior golf: Incoming freshman Jacob Werlein of Waunakee sets blistering City Junior pace with opening 69
Werlein played his final 10 holes in 4-under-par to shoot 69 and take a five-storke lead into the final round at Hawks Landing.
Mendel-Clemens, Amy
DANE - Amy Mendel-Clemens, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 7, 2015.
Schrank, Sharon L.
REEDSBURG - Sharon L. Schrank, age 71, died on Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Our House Senior Living in Reedsburg. She was born on Dec. 4, 1943, in Madison, the daughter of Hugo and Charlotte (Kl…
Gard, Lauretta A.
"COBB"Lauretta A. Gard, age 97, of Cobb, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Bloomfield Healthcare following a long illness. Lauretta was born on Aug. 29, 1917, in Eden Township to Frank…
Thomas, Ronald E. "RT"
WATERLOO - Ronald E. "RT" Thomas, age 84, of Waterloo, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Willowbrook Nursing Home.
Walsh, Janice C.
MADISON - Janice C. Walsh, age 77, peacefully passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015, after a long illness surrounded by her family.
Burgi, Janice Kolman
SUN PRAIRIE - Janice Kolman Burgi, age 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born in Richland Center on April 16, 1946, the daughter…
Historic vessel serves as taxi, tour and party boat
The 91-year-old wooden Cherokee is the newest addition to The Edgewater
Murphy Group Holdings acquired by Hub International Midwest
Murphy is a multi-line insurance brokerage located near Madison at 251 Progress Way, Waunakee.
Badgers football: Joel Stave, Corey Clement, Michael Caputo to represent UW at B1G Media Day
The three players will join new coach Paul Christ in Chicago on July 30 and 31.
Radium level exceeded federal limits in city well near UW campus
Madison Water Utility officials will be keeping a close eye on a water well near the UW-Madison campus, after recent tests showed radium levels higher than federal limits.
Assembly votes to affirm commitment to open government
The symbolic resolution affirms support for open government, but doesn't prevent lawmakers from changing the state's open records law in the future.
