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'Eyeing up' living donors crosses line -- Dr. Joseph Bellissimo

Wed, 07/08/2015 - 6:00pm
Transplant medicine is a gift to society, but the lack of potential donors severely limits the number who can be helped, and that is tragic.

Anonymity makes accountability impossible -- Jeffrey R. Baylis

Wed, 07/08/2015 - 6:00pm
The statement from Rep. John Nygren, R-Marinette, "In my view, there should be some privacy for constituents to contact my office,” reveals he does not support open government.

Follow these step to dissolve democracy -- Steve Bernhardt

Wed, 07/08/2015 - 6:00pm
The following are some steps to take when attempting to dissolve a well balanced democracy:

Business Highlights

Wed, 07/08/2015 - 5:39pm
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Brewers: Carlos Gomez powers victory over Braves

Wed, 07/08/2015 - 4:30pm
Gomez hits a pair of home runs, including a decisive three-run shot in the eighth inning, in Milwaukee's 6-5 win Wednesday at Miller Park.

Beer Baron: Ale Asylum heats up first imperial stout release party

Wed, 07/08/2015 - 4:30pm
Reverend Horton Heat will play a show at the Aug. 29 event featuring the release of twin imperial stouts.

Mal día para las computadoras; fallas técnicas plagan EEUU

Wed, 07/08/2015 - 4:28pm
NUEVA YORK (AP) — Fue un día difícil para la tecnología: la aerolínea más grande del país, su bolsa de valores más antigua y su periódico financiero más prominente sufrieron fallas técnicas qu…

Chicago Tribune: Greek vote a massive denial of reality

Wed, 07/08/2015 - 4:14pm
You’ve had it with that boss of yours, so it felt great to unload. This is what I really think, said you. And the next morning? With luck, you still have your job … and a relationship to manage.

Capitol evacuated due to a 'credible bomb threat'

Wed, 07/08/2015 - 3:50pm
The state Capitol has been evacuated because of what the state Department of Administration has called a "credible bomb threat."

Federal funds to bolster food manufacturing, biotech headed to Madison region

Wed, 07/08/2015 - 3:45pm
A new program puts 14 counties in south-central and southwestern Wisconsin first in line for some $200 million in economic development grants.

Bad day for geeks: Tech disruptions plague United, NYSE, WSJ

Wed, 07/08/2015 - 3:36pm
NEW YORK (AP) — It was a rough day for technology: The nation's biggest airline, its oldest stock exchange, and its most prominent business newspaper all suffered technology problems that upen…

Democrats sue state over redistricting, call it "one of the worst" gerrymanders ever

Wed, 07/08/2015 - 3:35pm
Calling the current state legislative redistricting plan "one of the worst gerrymanders in modern American history," a group of 12 Wisconsin Democrats sued the state Wednesday, asking that the…

Tredinnick, Brett

Wed, 07/08/2015 - 3:30pm
FENNIMORE - Born June 23, 1973, Brett Tredinnick barely survived his first week on Earth and was confined to a wheelchair his whole life. Through it all, Brett smiled.

Azen, Amy

Wed, 07/08/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Amy Azen, age 85, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born in Chicago on April 25, 1930, the only child of Harry a…

Baertschi, Joanne T.

Wed, 07/08/2015 - 3:30pm
JANESVILLE - Joanne T. Baertschi, age 66, of Janesville, died Saturday, July 4, 2015, at home. She was born on Sept. 28, 1948, in California. She married Bill Baertschi Sr. on Aug. 17, 1980. F…

Ramaker, Lorraine

Wed, 07/08/2015 - 3:30pm
SAUK CITY - Lorraine Ramaker passed away peaceably on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at Maplewood of Sauk Prairie. She was born to Thomas and Lillian Richards in Florence, Wis., on Nov. 27, 1920.

Kvernen, Christopher L. "Chris"

Wed, 07/08/2015 - 3:30pm
MOUNT HOREB / RIDGEWAY - Christopher L. "Chris" Kvernen, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital. Chris was born in Madison on Jan. 10, 1958, the son of William O.…

Scharfman, Howard

Wed, 07/08/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Howard Scharfman, age 90, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015, at Oakwood Village West. Howard was born Dec. 27, 1924, in New York, N.Y., to Samuel and Frances Scharfman. He was a gradu…

Martin, Richards Harold "Coach"

Wed, 07/08/2015 - 3:30pm
SAUK PRAIRIE - Richards Harold "Coach" Martin, age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, July 6, 2015, after a brief battle with lung cancer.

Gill-Volker, Marianne

Wed, 07/08/2015 - 3:30pm
VERONA - Marianne Gill-Volker, age 72, died on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Meriter Park Hospital. Arrangements are pending. A full obituary will appear in Sunday's paper.

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