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Gay marriage is 'equal justice under law' -- Nick Kelly
The U.S. Supreme Court recently made marriage equality the law of the land in all 50 states. In a 5-4 decision, the justices made marriage available to all citizens.
Walker would be a failure as president -- Ron Kaufman
Gov. Scott Walker will go down in history as the worst governor Wisconsin has had.
Gay marriage is nothing to fear -- Rabbi Jonathan Biatch
It was predictable that the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling supporting the legality of same-sex marriage would bring forth screams of fear, essentially predicting the downfall of our society. From…
Republicans seek to diminish public scrutiny of lawmakers' communication, bill drafting files
State lawmakers' communication, as well as drafting files of legislation would no longer be available for public scrutiny under proposals unveiled late Thursday.
Know Your Madisonian: Ron Johnson
When he was young, Ron Johnson "wanted to join the Black Panther Party and get a gun and go to war." But they gave him a book instead.
Tom Oates: Milwaukee makes big move, reeling in big man Greg Monroe
The agreement shows the Bucks have been busy filling their greatest needs during the offseason.
Man charged in 3-county crime spree pleads guilty to federal gun charges
A man who is charged in three counties for an alleged crime spree in September 2013 pleaded guilty Thursday to federal gun possession charges.
Schrameyer, Paul A.
MOUNT HOREB - Paul A. Schrameyer, age 66, of Mount Horeb, Wis., died on Thursday, July 2, 2015, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ellestad Camacho Funeral Home, 500 N. 8th S…
Erb, Joshua Edward
LAKE MILLS - Joshua Edward Erb, age 38, born on July 12, 1976, made his highest climb on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, after fighting the hardest battle of his life, a seven month fight with cancer.
Leighty, Donald E.
POYNETTE - Donald E. Leighty, age 91, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 1, 2015.
Harasha, Dorothy I.
LANCASTER - Dorothy I. Harasha, age 96, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at the Atrium Post Acute Care in Lancaster.
Congdon, Jim
FORT ATKINSON - Jim Congdon, of Fort Atkinson, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015, under the care of Rainbow Hospice.
Loff, Neil K.
DANE - Neil K. Loff, age 70, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015.
Competency exam ordered for driver charged with striking pedestrian
A Sauk City man charged with striking and killing a pedestrian last month in Madison was ordered Thursday to undergo a competency evaluation to determine whether he is mentally fit to proceed …
Nicholas Winton, savior of Jewish children, dies at 106
LONDON — He was just a 29-year-old clerk at the London Stock Exchange when he faced the challenge of a lifetime. Traveling with a friend to Czechoslovakia in 1938, as the drums of impending wa…
Woman ordered to stand trial for stabbing death of husband
A rural DeForest woman pleaded not guilty Thursday to stabbing her husband to death and was ordered to stand trial for first-degree intentional homicide.
Applications due for pitch contests
Two pitch events for entrepreneurs will be held at Madison's Forward Festival in August.
Tomah man charged with threatening to kill Obama in La Crosse
Federal authorities on Thursday charged a Tomah man with making threats to kill President Barack Obama during his visit to La Crosse today.
Vote (Mostly) Online closes (mostly)
The website was created to encourage young people to vote in last fall's statewide elections.
Legislative finance panel to begin final flourish of activity on budget
The Wisconsin Legislature's joint finance panel was set to meet Thursday to begin a final flourish of activity on the next state budget.
