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Legislature passes 20-week abortion ban

Thu, 07/09/2015 - 2:22pm
Assembly lawmakers on Thursday easily approved a ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy after emotional testimony from lawmakers.

Bucks: Greg Monroe thrilled to come to Milwaukee, Khris Middleton excited to re-join him

Thu, 07/09/2015 - 2:15pm
The NBA team is finally able to formally announce its free-agent signings.

Drag racers crash on East Wash; motorcyclist, 19, seriously injured

Thu, 07/09/2015 - 2:05pm
A drag race between a motorcycle and a car ended badly Wednesday night, with the two vehicles colliding on East Washington Avenue and the motorcycle driver suffering serious injuries.

Beer Baron: Move over, growler: Great Dane introduces Crowlers

Thu, 07/09/2015 - 12:15pm
The 32-ounce, sealed-on-the-spot cans are a relatively new way to take home draft beer. 

Regents pass budget to absorb $125M in state cuts

Thu, 07/09/2015 - 11:15am
The $6.2 billion budget was approved on a voice vote, with at least on regent opposing it.

Oak Bank Hires Kevin Volker as Loan Assistant

Thu, 07/09/2015 - 10:30am
Fitchburg, WI - Oak Bank is pleased to welcome Loan Assistant, Kevin Volker to its Loan Servicing Team.

Sani-Matic Appoints Aaron Zell as President and CEO

Thu, 07/09/2015 - 10:30am
MADISON, Wisc. - Sani-Matic announced the appointment of Aaron Zell as president and CEO. The senior manufacturing executive joins Sani-Matic with over 25 years' experience successfully leadin…

T.A.S. Communications Receives Award of Excellence

Thu, 07/09/2015 - 10:15am
Dan Hogan, President of T.A.S. Communications Inc., announces that the company has received the 2015 Diamond Plus Award of Excellence from the Association of TeleServices International. The aw…

State Bank of Cross Plains Hire Stanley Koopmans

Thu, 07/09/2015 - 10:15am
CROSS PLAINS, Wisconsin - On May 26, 2015, the State Bank of Cross Plains, a full service community bank with nine offices in Dane County, announced the hiring of Stanley

Dr. Jeffrey Grossman named interim head of UW Health

Thu, 07/09/2015 - 9:00am
The UW Hospital board approved the appointment this week, UW Health announced Thursday. Grossman has been president of CEO of UW Medical Foundation, UW-Madison's doctor group, since 2001.

Cowardice of GOP is astounding -- Gary Bidwell

Thu, 07/09/2015 - 6:00am
The unfathomable cowardice of Wisconsin’s governor and GOP-controlled Legislature is truly epic. The purposely anonymous and unaccountable slipping of non-budget policy and law changes into th…

City Council will consider changes to Landmarks Ordinance

Thu, 07/09/2015 - 5:55am
Proposed changes intended to clarify law and process amid tensions between historic preservation and development.

Chris Rickert: Assuming privacy in emails to a lawmakers a sad commentary on citizenship

Thu, 07/09/2015 - 5:30am
Sensitive lawmakers could always respond to their constituents' email with a stock, open records disclaimer.

Restaurant review: Prairie Cafe spreads its wings in new location

Thu, 07/09/2015 - 5:30am
This new version of the longstanding Middleton Hills cafe will win you over without trying too hard.

Know Your Madisonian: Bernie Tennis

Thu, 07/09/2015 - 5:00am
Longtime Madisonian Bernie Tennis can make your self portrait appear before your eyes. 

Assembly passes $73B state budget, sends it to Scott Walker

Thu, 07/09/2015 - 4:20am
Walker has not said when he will sign it, but fast action before the Monday presidential announcement was expected.

Wisconsin police dog euthanized after attacking handler

Thu, 07/09/2015 - 3:13am
LANCASTER, Wis. (AP) — A police dog in southwestern Wisconsin has been euthanized after authorities say it attacked its handler, causing a significant arm injury.

Jerry Davis: Deer hunters should read thought-provoking book

Wed, 07/08/2015 - 11:54pm
Fall hunting regulation pamphlets are beginning to appear; studying them is a good evening activity.So could reading a good book.

Mallards: Collin Theroux, J.J. Gould hit home runs in victory against Stingers

Wed, 07/08/2015 - 11:15pm
WILLMAR, Minn. — Collin Theroux and J.J. Gould supplied the power and Dalton D’Spain delivered another quality start as the Madison Mallards beat the Willmar Stingers 5-2 on Wednesday night.

Gary Engberg: Crystal Lake produces fish even in summer months

Wed, 07/08/2015 - 9:54pm
Drifting across the main lake is the technique that most anglers use to catch fish. 

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