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City to move ahead with Judge Doyle Square negotiations
In a Tuesday voice vote, the City Council approved a preliminary development agreement for the project.
Patrick Durkin: Crazy for row-trolling? I've been called worse
There are far easier ways to fish than row-trolling. Then again, given a choice between rowing all day or casting a muskie lure 10,000 times between strikes, I’d rather row.
Slide the City event in Racine canceled
Organizers' pitch for a similar event this summer in Madison failed.
CapX2020: State puts brakes on power line construction
LA CROSSE — State authorities have halted work on part of a high-voltage power line under construction between Alma and Holmen after contractors violated a no-work agreement designed to protec…
GOP should prove it supports open government -- Jim Sparks
First, kudos to the Wisconsin State Journal for taking a bold and hard-hitting stand for open democratic government in the open records debacle.
Use photo of leaders for caption contest -- Joseph Smith
Just when you thought Wisconsin's Republican leaders in the governor's office, Senate and Assembly couldn't get any dumber, they tried to sneak into the budget their ridiculous idea of restric…
Remind lawmakers government belongs to us -- Bob Jones
The Legislature’s attempt to radically close off public records from public view should be the final straw for all of us -- regardless of our political persuasion -- if we believe in a governm…
We should know what our lawmakers are up to -- Gene Bier
State lawmakers work for me. I pay their salaries and provide their benefits.
Attempt to hide records insults democracy -- Paul Malischke
Last weekend, when we were celebrating the founding of our nation, Republicans in the Legislature were intent on destroying our open records laws. In response to some recent embarrassing revel…
Quick read: Key provisions of the 2015-17 Wisconsin budget
The Republican-controlled state Senate began debate Tuesday of the two-year state budget. Here are some highlights.
Police: Man carrying gun near Elver Park fireworks arrested
Madison police arrested a man they said was illegally carrying a concealed gun near last week's Elver Park fireworks show.
Janesville man charged with 10th offense OWI
Mark R. La Veen fell asleep at a stop light while driving drunk, police said.
Two charged in State Street fracas that left four men stabbed
Anthony J. Winzer was charged with four counts of first-degree reckless injury for the stabbings.
Partial prevailing wage repeal in budget would affect up to 90 percent of public projects
A partial repeal of Wisconsin's prevailing wage is expected to be added to the state budget during floor debate today in the state Senate.
Eastbound lanes of Regent Street closed for problem with pavement
The eastbound lanes of Regent Street between Randall Avenue and Monroe Street were closed Tuesday afternoon.
Hands on Wisconsin: Republicans just want to protect constituents
Republicans claim their attempt to gut Wisconsin's open records law is misunderstood. They claim they don't want to hide information from the public, only protect the privacy of their constitu…
Scott Walker's office helped draft changes to open records law
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said Tuesday Gov. Scott Walker's office was involved in discussions about the changes.
Prep track and field: Baraboo's Josie Schaefer advances to world meet
She will compete in the discus July 15 in the International Association of Athletics Federations World Youth Championships in Cali, Colombia.
Thomas, John
MADISON - John Thomas was born into Eternal Life on Saturday, July 4, 2015, at age 89.
Wheeler, Lester H.
RICHLAND CENTER - Lester H. Wheeler, age 79, of Richland Center, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2015, at the Richland Hospital following a four year battle with chronic kidney disease.
